The men’s basketball team, led by coach Ahn Jun-ho, will have a friendly match with the Japanese national team at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on May 5 and 7. The Japanese basketball team, which is set to participate in the Paris Olympics, will hold a ceremony in front of its home fans.
The biggest interest is whether LA Lakers star Rui Hachimura will play in the match against Korea. All Japan’s attention is on Hachimura, who has returned to the national team in three years. Expectations are high that Japan can perform well at the Paris Olympics if Hachimura does well.
The Japanese national team is sponsored by leading Japanese conglomerates such as Jordan Brand, Japan Airlines, and Softbank. They are also expecting a great promotional effect as the Japanese national team has performed well at the Paris Olympics thanks to Hachimura’s great performance.
However, there is an internal dispute that Hachimura has fallen out with coach Horvath as he neglected training because he is an NBA leaguer. 토토사이트 모음
The Japan Basketball Association hosted an Olympic event hosted by its sponsor on Sunday. It was an event where 300 invited fans and players met. However, Hachimura was absent due to poor condition.
An angry coach Horvath made a bombshell remark during a press conference, saying, “No one but Watanabe (injured) will play against Japan.” The Japanese Basketball Association expressed objection to the coach’s sudden remarks. Horvath later reversed his stance, saying, “I am not sure” whether Hachimura will play or not.
The upcoming match between Korea and Japan will be broadcast live on air in Japan. Advertisements have reportedly been sold out with the guarantee that NBA players Watanabe and Hachimura will participate. However, sponsors are also shaking their heads as both players are on the verge of being absent.
If Korea sinks the Japanese basketball team in Tokyo, the heart of Japan, it will properly sprinkle red pepper powder ahead of its participation in the Olympics. Will Hachimura participate in the match against Korea.