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Philippines: Kyle Kuzma would like to play with Jordan Clarkson

They only played half a season together at the Lakers, in 2017/18, but Kyle Kuzma And Jordan Clarkson have become friends for life, and if they don't end up in the NBA, they could wear the same jersey in the national team. In an interview with All-Star Magazinethe Wizards power forward reveals he is willing to play for the Philippines to reunite with Clarkson.

“If I don't play for the United States, I could have fun with JC. That would be cool.” he said when asked if he would play for the Philippines.

The problem is that FIBA ​​only allows one naturalized player per roster, and Clarkson is already considered “naturalized” because he obtained dual citizenship after turning 16. FIBA ​​can change the Jazz guard's status, but the conditions are very strict and the player must prove that he has lived in the country for several years, or played for several seasons in the local championship. Which is not the case for Clarkson.

Many obstacles…

Furthermore, Kuzma would have to become a naturalized citizen himself, and that is a lengthy process. Kuzma is already 29, and if he wants to compete in the 2027 World Cup and possibly the 2028 Olympics, the timing is tight.

Not to mention that he has already played for the United States, it was during the preparation for the 2019 World Cup, and it is not certain that he will obtain an exemption, like Eric Gordon with the Bahamas.

In short, the chances of seeing a Kuzma-Clarkson duo in the selection are slim, and the person concerned prefers, logically, to project himself on the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. “My number one goal is to play for Team USA in four years at the Olympics, but I think it's really cool that players choose other places to play because it's very, very difficult to play for the United States.”

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