Gamiaw Sports: Tony Parker’s team France qualifies for Rio Olympics

By Rita Salonga via RH News

Manila, Philippines - France emerged as the victor in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament-Manila leg, held last week at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

NBA superstar Tony Parker suited up for team France as they went head to head with Canada, 83-74, securing their spot in the Rio Olympics.

Parker contributed 26 points and four assists.

Parker is not the only NBA player who extended their playing time to their country.  Hornets’ Nicolas Batum and recently traded to Utah Jazz’ Boris Diaw joined Parker for France while Canada had Cavaliers Tristan Thompson and Raptors’ Cory Joseph.

France national coach Vicent Collet said that they won because they were able to identify their mistakes during their previous games and found a way to fix them.