Rudy Gobert will be one of France's notable absences for Eurobasket 2025!

After participating in the main international competitions for four consecutive summers, French star center Rudy Gobert will not join his national team in EuroBasket 2025.

Gobert explained the reasons for his absence to L'Aisne Nouvelle and why he will skip the tournament. "I have had very hectic summers in recent years, and it has taken a toll on me," said Gobert. "People don't always realize how intense EuroBasket is. It ends just before the NBA resumes, and it's a huge responsibility. I had said I would wait until the end of the season to decide, and now I have. This summer, I will focus on myself, my family, and my son."

EuroBasket 2025 will take place from August 27 to September 14, and France is expected to have a strong presence in the competition. Players have very little time to recharge before returning to their clubs.

The preparation for EuroBasket also keeps them busy for weeks before the actual tournament. For example, France is scheduled to start training on July 24, with preparation matches beginning on August 4.

France's Absences and Gobert's Career with the National Team

This year, France will have to deal with multiple absences. In addition to Gobert, centers Victor Wembanyama and Mathias Lessort are also out, while Evan Fournier is currently uncertain.

Gobert has been a key member of the French national team for the last decade. The center for the Minnesota Timberwolves and four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year has won two Olympic silver medals (2021, 2024), two bronze medals at the World Cup (2014, 2019), a bronze at EuroBasket 2015, and another at the 2022 tournament.

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