Gilbert Arenas says that the present roster for america nationwide staff for the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a “sorry-ass group.” He mentioned his disappointment within the roster whereas talking with Trae Younger throughout a current episode of Gil’s Arenas.

“You see that checklist he [Steve Kerr] obtained? A sorry-ass group,” Arenas remarked. The 12-man staff boasts Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Mikal Bridges (Brooklyn Nets), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Josh Hart (Knicks), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz), Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) and Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers).

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Arenas continued: “I’m pleased for the individuals who make it. It’s cool, it’s cool for among the guys who obtained there that I don’t know, a few of them most likely don’t even begin on their staff. I don’t know, I don’t wanna take a look at it, trigger it’s embarrassing generally the place you might have star gamers who’s actually stars that do wanna take part, and also you simply robotically simply say, yeah, he’s not gonna match our fashion.” Arenas additionally theorized that Nike performs a task in protecting gamers affiliated with different manufacturers off the roster.

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The dialog arose whereas discussing Trae Younger not making the staff. “I positively wish to… It’s as much as them if they need me to,” the Atlanta Hawks star stated on the present. Regardless of not making the reduce, Younger is arguably one of many high gamers within the NBA. At simply 24 years outdated, he’s a two-time NBA All-Star, whereas averaging over 25 factors and 9 assists for his profession.

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