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Dalembert Removed From Team Canada
FanHouse —
Filed under: 76ers, FIBASamuel Dalembert, who became a Canadian citizen last summer in order to compete for the Canadian national basketball team, has either been kicked off or has deserted the team amid its bid to qualify for the Olympics, reports the Canadian Press. Team coach Leo Rautins indicates his relationship with Dalembert have been rocky all summer, but doesn't play his hand as to what actually happened. "Everybody that's here now wants to be here, and wants to be a part of this team, and that's it," said Rautins. "Everybody here is playing for each other, and playing for ...
Canada vs. Samuel Dalembert
SLAM Online —
by Marcel Mutoni
OK, so things between Canada and the Montreal-raised baller really aren’t as contentious as the headline implies, but it’s worth noting that Samuel Dalembert is no longer on the national hoops team.
Despite the big man’s absence, the scrappy Canucks were able to gain a crucial victory in their quest to qualify for the Beijing Games.
TSN sheds light on the tiff between Dalembert and Team Canada:
“Everybody that’s here now wants to be here, and wants to be a part of this team, and that’s it,” said Rautins. “Everybody ...
Samuel Dalembert Dropped from Canadian National Team
Recliner GM —
Here is a bit of Sixers related news…
Samuel Dalembert has apparently been booted from the Canadian National Team.
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert was released from the team after Tuesday’s defeat to Slovenia.
“Without going into too much detail, it’s a situation that we decided to move forward with the players who have the passion and desire to play for Canada,” Head coach Leo Rautins said.
“It’s disappointing for sure, but I think you have to have players who are a 100% committed to it.
“If not, it’s not going to happen for ...
