Eric Gordon on playing for the Bahamas: To switch over to a smaller country is more meaningful
Eric Gordon: “I did represent the US, but I’m also Bahamian. My mom was born there and I grew up there. And so for me to switch over to even a smaller country is more meaningful. So I think that thing like the naturalized players are subjects in other countries. I think it does work out well for me”.
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Eric Gordon on representing the Bahamas after previously playing for Team USA:
“Switching over to a smaller country is more meaningful”
eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/… – 2:03 PM
Eric Gordon on representing the Bahamas after previously playing for Team USA:
“Switching over to a smaller country is more meaningful”
eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/… – 2:03 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Eric Gordon opting out wasn’t good for PHX. They only have his Non-Bird Rights so he’ll likely leave in Free Agency.
Josh Okogie opting out isn’t the same. PHX has his Early Bird Rights and can use that to sign him to a much larger contract moving forward (up to 4yrs/$56.5M). – 1:39 PM
Eric Gordon opting out wasn’t good for PHX. They only have his Non-Bird Rights so he’ll likely leave in Free Agency.
Josh Okogie opting out isn’t the same. PHX has his Early Bird Rights and can use that to sign him to a much larger contract moving forward (up to 4yrs/$56.5M). – 1:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope declining his player option was always a lock to happen. If he leaves, free agent Eric Gordon is someone I could see the Nuggets pursuing. – 4:03 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope declining his player option was always a lock to happen. If he leaves, free agent Eric Gordon is someone I could see the Nuggets pursuing. – 4:03 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Returning to action, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece to a friendly win over the Bahamas in Piraeus
Eric Gordon and Deandre Ayton were sidelined by the visitors
#FIBAOQT #Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 2:46 PM
Returning to action, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece to a friendly win over the Bahamas in Piraeus
Eric Gordon and Deandre Ayton were sidelined by the visitors
#FIBAOQT #Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 2:46 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Montenegro – Bahamas 35-43 at halftime
DeAndre Ayton 11 points, 5-9 FG, 5 rebounds
Buddy Hield 3 points, 1-7 FG, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Eric Gordon 0-6 FG
Nikola Vucevic 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists
#Basketball #Bahamas #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/4Tk5fKzdhp – 1:47 PM
Montenegro – Bahamas 35-43 at halftime
DeAndre Ayton 11 points, 5-9 FG, 5 rebounds
Buddy Hield 3 points, 1-7 FG, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Eric Gordon 0-6 FG
Nikola Vucevic 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists
#Basketball #Bahamas #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/4Tk5fKzdhp – 1:47 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
“I don’t worry about my future in the NBA at all.”
1-on-1 with Eric Gordon. On the Bahamas National Team, his pride, 2024 Olympics, NBA free agency, and more.
Exclusive on @SportalgrG. sportal.gr/basket/article… #bahamas #Paris2024 #NBA pic.twitter.com/jjUcQcCRHp – 11:45 AM
“I don’t worry about my future in the NBA at all.”
1-on-1 with Eric Gordon. On the Bahamas National Team, his pride, 2024 Olympics, NBA free agency, and more.
Exclusive on @SportalgrG. sportal.gr/basket/article… #bahamas #Paris2024 #NBA pic.twitter.com/jjUcQcCRHp – 11:45 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
“I don’t worry about my future in the NBA at all.”
1-on-1 with Eric Gordon. On the Bahamas National Team, the upcoming NBA free agency, championship opportunity, and more.
Exclusive on @SportalgrG.
Story: sportal.gr/basket/article… #Bahamas #NBA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/a4aHg1gW7n – 9:57 AM
“I don’t worry about my future in the NBA at all.”
1-on-1 with Eric Gordon. On the Bahamas National Team, the upcoming NBA free agency, championship opportunity, and more.
Exclusive on @SportalgrG.
Story: sportal.gr/basket/article… #Bahamas #NBA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/a4aHg1gW7n – 9:57 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
“I don’t worry about my future in the NBA at all.”
1-on-1 with Eric Gordon. On the Bahamas National Team, the pride NBA free agency, championship opportunity, and more.
Exclusive on @SportalgrG.
Story: sportal.gr/basket/article… #Bahamas #NBA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/8taV1nar4C – 9:50 AM
“I don’t worry about my future in the NBA at all.”
1-on-1 with Eric Gordon. On the Bahamas National Team, the pride NBA free agency, championship opportunity, and more.
Exclusive on @SportalgrG.
Story: sportal.gr/basket/article… #Bahamas #NBA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/8taV1nar4C – 9:50 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Eric Gordon arrived in Greece this morning, and he will play with Bahamas national team vs. Montenegro and Greece in Acropolis Tournament. #bahamas #basketball #fibaoqt #nba @SportalgrG – 7:03 AM
Eric Gordon arrived in Greece this morning, and he will play with Bahamas national team vs. Montenegro and Greece in Acropolis Tournament. #bahamas #basketball #fibaoqt #nba @SportalgrG – 7:03 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Bahamas national team announced its extended 19-man roster 🇧🇸
It includes five NBA players such as Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield, and others:
basketnews.com/news-208134-ba… – 3:02 AM
The Bahamas national team announced its extended 19-man roster 🇧🇸
It includes five NBA players such as Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield, and others:
basketnews.com/news-208134-ba… – 3:02 AM
More on this storyline
For Eric Gordon, his experience with the US national team doesn’t really apply to the Bahamas, but the Bahamas are not a pushover despite the results: “No, it’s definitely different. I think our team is built for it. We have a good enough team to try to make it to the Olympics as long as we stay together. And the Acropolis tournament was an experience for our young guys to feel how the euro game really is”. -via EuroHoops.net / June 28, 2024
Shams Charania: Phoenix’s Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season and becomes a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Multiple contenders are expected to pursue Gordon, who averaged 11 points on 37.8 percent 3-point shooting last season. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / June 27, 2024
How different is the vibe for you playing on the national team compared to the NBA teams you’ve played on? Eric Gordon: “It’s very different, different rules. In FIBA, this is also the reason why you play good basketball, it is more athletic and the challenge is really great.” -via sportal.gr / June 26, 2024