The base has explained that the doctors have recommended rest to be at 100%
The international continues to recover from a knee injury he suffered in the Eurobasket
The Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown, who has played for Maccabi Tel Aviv since the end of June 2022, has announced this Tuesday that it will not be in the Basketball World Cup in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, which will be played between August 25 and September 10.
“Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate with my brothers from the Spanish team in the current edition of the FIBA World Cup this year. I have met with three different specialists who have told me that continued rest and treatment are the only way to get him back to 100% for this upcoming season,” explains Brown on social media.
“An injury in the race for the gold medal last year in the Eurobasket that never gave me time to heal, thaving to jump immediately to my 2022-2023 Euroleague season“, Explain.
“My hope is to have the honor of representing Spain at the 2024 Olympic Games, and, after much thought and consultation, I believe this decision gives me the best opportunity to help our quest for gold next summer in Paris.” adds the American nationalized Spanish a year ago.
Brown is “eternally grateful” to the Spanish Federation, to the coach, Sergio Scariolo, and to his team, to his teammates “and, most importantly, to the fans”, for welcoming him “last summer with open arms”.
“I look forward to the opportunity to do them proud once again,” concludes Brown.