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Rudy Gobert isn't waiting until training camp to team up with new Jazzman Boris Diaw.
After sitting out France's Olympic qualifying games this past week in the Philippines, Gobert announced on Twitter that he intended to play for his country next month at the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

C'est avec plaisir que j'annonce que je serai présent à Rio avec mes frères pour défendre les couleurs de la France! #RoadToRio 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) July 11, 2016

Gobert averaged 9.1 points and 11 rebounds a game last season for the Utah Jazz. The 24-year-old is eligible to begin contract extensions with the club through Oct. 31.
He joins Diaw, Australian guard Joe Ingles and Brazilian point guard Raul Neto as Jazzmen in the games.
"I hope that Rudy and Boris have a great experience and come back healthy," Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said. "And ditto for Joe and ditto for Raul. I respect their want and passion to play for their country."
— Aaron Falk


Gobert averaged 9.1 points and 11 rebounds a game last season for the Utah Jazz. The 24-year-old is eligible to begin contract extensions with the club through Oct. 31.

He will join Diaw, Australian guard Joe Ingles and Brazlian guard Raul Neto as Jazzmen at the games.

"I hope that Rudy and Borise have a great experience and come back healthy," Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said. "And ditto for Joe and ditto for Raul. I respect their want and passion to play for their country."


— Aaron Falk

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C'est avec plaisir que j'annonce que je serai présent à Rio avec mes frères pour défendre les couleurs de la France! #RoadToRio 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) July 11, 2016