re: asik out of eurobasket...back spasms

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ATL, is the back a real issue or an excuse to bail on the euro team?

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I have no clue. This is the first time we've seen an actual diagnosis more specific than back spasms, and it does seem potentially more serious than a pulled muscle that needs to rest. On the other hand, it did seem like we were bidding against ourselves on his deal, so maybe part of the deal was Asik focuses on getting ready for the Pels and not the national team this summer. The specificity of the diagnosis makes me think it's probably real though.

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If the former, has any medical professional or Pels employee voiced serious concern?

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That poster on PR only asked about Jrue because he talked to his alleged insider friend during the playoffs.