The Australian Boomers hopes of securing a first-ever FIBA World Cup have been boosted with NBA star Josh Giddey confirming his dedication to play for the nationwide crew.
Fresh off a surprising efficiency in his first-ever post-season match final week, when he scored an equal career-high 31 factors for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey stated he wouldn’t miss the chance to signify his nation.
The Thunder had their season ended by the Minnesota Timberwolves final Friday. Giddey’s star continued to rise in his second 12 months, averaging 16.6 factors, 7.9 factors, 6.2 assists for his crew
As he heads in to the low season, Giddey stated enjoying for Australia remained a precedence and he would line-up for the Boomers within the World Cup to be performed in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines in August and September.
“I will be there,” Giddey stated on Monday morning.
“It’s very important, as a young kid being an Australian, you grow up as a basketballer wanting to be a part of the green and gold.
“Whether that’s at a World Cup or an Olympic games, I was no different.
“I remember when the Olympics were going on in London, I think I was 12 years old, I would take days off school to sit there and watch those games.”
Giddey will play alongside fellow NBA gamers Patty Mills, Jock Landale, Joe Ingles, Josh Green, Dyson Daniels, Matisse Thybulle and doubtlessly even Ben Simmons for the Boomers.
The 20-year-old stated that line-up ought to elevate expectations of profitable the entire thing.
“I’ve always dreamed of playing for the Boomers,” Giddey informed SEN.
“I’ve had a couple of brief stints playing for Australia with the juniors or with the senior team a couple of years back.
“Now I think Australian talent is as good as it’s ever been.
“This World Cup is going to be probably the most real chance we’ve ever had to win a gold medal.
“I’ll definitely be there, and I’m really excited for it.”
Giddey can also be eyeing off enjoying for the Boomers on the Paris Olympics in 2024 the place the Aussies will look to enhance on their bronze medal success in Tokyo.
Source: www.news.com.au
