Latvia launched their preliminary roster for the Olympic Qualifying Event hosted in Riga, Latvia. That roster is headlined by Boston Celtics heart Kristaps Porzingis.
Porzingis is at present recovering from a strained proper calf. He is anticipated to be prepared for Recreation 1 of the NBA Finals, beginning on Thursday, June 6.
The 7-foot-3 heart missed the 2023 FIBA World Cup for Latvia, as he was recovering from plantar fasciitis. It is unknown if Porzingis will play for Latvia within the Qualifying Event in early-July, or within the Paris Olympics, ought to his workforce advance.
Latvia’s roster additionally contains present NBA participant Davis Bertans. Former NBA gamers Dairis Bertans, Rodions Kurucs and Anzejs Pasecniks are additionally on the roster.
Latvia will play in Group A in opposition to Georgia and the Philippines. The winner of Group A will advance to play both Brazil, Cameroon or Montenegro for berth within the Summer season Olympics.
