Another big name pulled its name away from the nearing FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 as Jamal Murray officially backed out from Team Canada.
The Denver Nuggets star cited a need for more recovery after they won the NBA championship with Nikola Jokic, who withdrew earlier for Serbia.
“When I came into training camp, I wanted to see how my body would respond after a long and demanding season and if I would be physically able to compete at the highest level required for the World Cup.”
“In consultation with medical staff and the team, it is clear that additional recovery is required, and I have made the difficult decision to not participate in the tournament,” said Murray in an official statement.
Despite withdrawing, Murray still expressed his desire to represent Canada in the Olympics happening next year in Paris, France.
