“When I took the flag of Cameroon after winning the NBA, no one asked me to do it. I am Cameroonian and I am proud of it. If I have the opportunity one day to wear the colors of Cameroon, and to represent Cameroon in basketball, that would make me very happy.” This is what was declared Pascal Siakamafter the Raptors' victory against the Warriors in the NBA final.
Five years later, the Pacers winger could keep his word since the Cameroonian federation has placed his name in the list of players pre-selected to participate in the training camp which will take place from June 15 to 30 in Riga, Latvia. The Federation specifies that this list will be reduced to 16 players before leaving for training. There, Cameroon will play two preparation matches against Egypt and Georgia. Then, it's time for the pre-Olympic tournament where Cameroon will challenge Montenegro and Brazil, from July 2 to 7.
“Minimal” chances of participating
A few weeks ago, a former manager explained that contact had been established but that Siakam was reserving his response. “ The Federation has been in contact with Siakam for some time. She does everything to have him in the selection », confirmed Yves Tsala, Sport News Africa. “ The chances of seeing Siakam in the selection exist but they are tiny. As long as his future at the club is not assured, he will not have a free mind. »
Free agent, Siakam is forced to wait to extend with the Pacers, or sign elsewhere, before possibly playing this TQO. Given that free agency begins on July 1st, it will be very complicated to be in uniform on July 2nd. Especially if he didn't participate in the course.
