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Argentina’s Manu Ginobili Olympic Status in Doubt?

by Stephen Kersey on June 18th, 2008

Manu Ginobili was hobbled during the 2008 NBA Playoffs due to an ankle injury. Although Ginobili has been off the ankle for about three weeks, he hasn’t seen much improvement in his ankle. For that reason, Ginobili fears he may not be able to represent Argentina as the South American country tries to defend its gold medal in the 2008 Olypmic Games.

If Ginobili is unable to play for Argentina, the chances of Argentina being able to win a gold will be all but dashed. Ginobili is Argetina’s best player and one of the best players in the world in international competition.

For the 2008-09 fantasy basketball season, Ginobili should be fine. His ankle isn’t seriously injured and it’s believed he’d be able to return to 100% by training camp in October. However, if he opts to play for Argentina in the Olympics and re-injures his ankle, Ginobili may be in for a difficult NBA season next year.

Will Manu Ginobili be able to play for Argentina in the 2008 Olympics?

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