According to Leonard Solms (via ESPN), a Phoenix Suns player will not participate in the Olympics.
Bol Bol was arguably the team's best player, which makes the news unfortunate for South Sudan's chances of making a run for a medal.
He is coming off a year where he averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 61.6% from the field and 42.3% from the three-point range in 43 games for the Suns. In one game, he had 25 points, 14 rebounds, one steal and one block while shooting 11/17 from the field and 2/3 from the three-point range.He has also spent time with the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic over five seasons in the NBA.
Apr 12, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol smiles before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports / Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports The 24-year-old has career averages of 6.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 55.0% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range in 166 regular season games.
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