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Ben Gordon: “I’m Playing This Summer”

Ben Gordon Great Britain Basketball Olympics
Detroit Pistons baller Ben Gordon has today confirmed his intention to play for Great Britain this summer at the London 2012 Olympics.

The London born shooting guard has been on GB’s radars for the past couple of years but is yet to suit up, causing much skepticism amongst fans. However, in an article published earlier in the Daily Mirror, he said:

“I am playing in the summer and I’m really excited about it.

“I’m looking forward to the Olympics. I’ve got a lot of family there so it will be nice to see them and it will be a great competition with us really looking to be the surprise team.We’re looking to win the gold medal, that’s the ultimate goal.

“Although realistically we’ll be aiming to win as many games as possible. It’s hard to predict at this stage but we’ll look to go out there and compete every night.”

His confirmation means Gordon will team up with former Chicago Bulls teammate Luol Deng, a prospect he is looking forward to:

“It’s going to be great, it’ll be like old times in Chicago. I haven’t had the chance to play with him since leaving the Bulls so I’m looking forward to it.”

With Gordon in the line-up, Great Britain’s roster is strengthened considerably, reducing the offensive load on Luol and giving the team another guard who can take over ball handling duties.

Are you hyped yet?!

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