The Spanish Basketball team that travels to Turkey in August to defend its crown as world champions will have to do so without star player Pau Gasol.
The power forward, who plays for the reigning NBA Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, sent an open letter to the press explaining that he does not expect to be in condition to help the Spanish defend the crown they won in Japan in 2006.
"After a period of reflection with my doctors, physical preparers and physiotherapists, both Spanish and American, I have told the President of the Spanish Basketball Federation Jose Luis Saez and the coach, Sergio Scariolo, that current circumstances go against my participation in the next World Championships," confirmed Gasol in a letter to the Spanish press.
"This year I have suffered two important muscle injuries, the first in my career, and I believe that the time has come to rest. I think it is better to choose the moment rather than for my body to choose it for me at the least appropriate moment," explained Gasol, adding that he would want to return to the national team in the future.
Spain coach Scariolo admitted he was disappointed to lose his star player. "We are not going to look for a substitute for him, because one doesn't exist," he said. Nevertheless, Scariolo accepted the decision of his star.
"Because of the commitment and the dedication that he has shown to us over all of these years, we have to respect it," he said.
Barcelona power forward Fran Vazquez will almost certainly replace Gasol in the Spain squad.
The World Championships are to be held in Turkey from August 28 until September 12.
国际英语资讯:U.S. defense secretary visits Brazil
体坛英语资讯:Axelsen kicks off World Championships title defence with easy win
为什么我们会打哈欠?打哈欠又为什么会传染?
这家日本虾厂员工来去自由,工作效率却大大提高
国内英语资讯:FOCAC Beijing summit a new starting point for China-Africa partnership: Tunisian ambassador
体坛英语资讯:Mexican Aguirre to coach Egyptian national soccer team
国际英语资讯:Zimbabwes president-elect urges nation to now focus on economy after polls
体坛英语资讯:Iran wins Asian U21 Volleyball title
How to Prevent Teenagers From Committing a Crime 如何预防青少年犯罪
日本公司推AI摄像头 用来识别小偷
国际英语资讯:New Brexit talks planned to find way of resolving Northern Ireland border issue
华为销售额首超苹果,成全球第二大手机供应商!
Crocs洞洞鞋要成历史?官方是这么说的....
体坛英语资讯:Bordeaux move to third round in UEFA Europa League qualifications
国内英语资讯:China Focus: Xinjiang becomes logistics hub of Belt and Road
国内英语资讯:Good progress made in achieving Chinas goals concerning ethnic minorities: official
我国计划将更多抗癌药纳入医保
国际英语资讯:Russia-U.S. economic war looms larger as new sanctions near
过度使用微信,正在让人越来越焦虑
研究显示 我国纯母乳喂养率偏低
毕业证印错字母6年,美国大学花30万重印!
The National Sight Day 全国爱眼日
国际英语资讯:U.S. investigators start probe into crash of stolen aircraft from Seattle airport
Self-Protection Awareness 培养自我保护意识
体坛英语资讯:Luiz delighted with Sarris aggressive approach at Chelsea
体坛英语资讯:FC Barcelonas Digne on verge of joining Everton
国内英语资讯:World Congress of Philosophy opens in Beijing
国内英语资讯:18 injured in magnitude-5 quake in Yunnan
Sex Education Is Essential In School 性教育很重要
国际英语资讯:Cuba tourism suffers following U.S. travel restrictions, hurricanes
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |