Rodrigue Beaubois might join France in the coming tournaments / News - Basketnews.com

France NT Deputy General Manager Boris Diaw had a meeting with Rodrigue Beaubois, where he allegedly tried to talk the Efes guard into playing with Les Bleus.

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Apart from lighting up the EuroLeague with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, Rodrigue Beaubois could well take advantage of his great performances to make his France NT debut at the age of 34.

Rodrigue Beaubois

Team:Anadolu Efes IstanbulPosition:PG, SGAge:34Height:188 cmWeight:84 kgBirth place:Guadalupe, FranceProfileNewsStatistics

Despite his obvious talent and a great career at the club level (NBA champion with the Mavs in 2011, back-to-back EuroLeague winner with Efes in 2021 and 2022, among others), the combo guard has never been able to play with Les Bleus so far. This a scenario explained by Beaubois suffering injuries at the worst moment, in addition to Mark Cuban not allowing him to join the squad and the decisions made by the French staff.

If Vincent Collet has long tried to bring Beaubois back to the Blues, the coach has not included him in his latest lists, whether for the Tokyo Olympics or the last EuroBasket. While Beaubois will celebrate his 35th birthday in February, it seems that that's about to change.

According to Alain Digbeu, former international and consultant for French SKWEEK , the experienced guard might join France for the next international competitions. In fact, France NT Deputy General Manager Boris Diaw came to meet him in Turkey.

"He is in good shape," Digbeu said in the show. "And Boris Diaw came three weeks to Istanbul. We talked about it and I think it wouldn't be a bad idea for the French team."

"For him to finish his career in the Olympics is a crazy prospect. I don't know if Rodrigue has that in mind but we all know Rodrigue, he's very cool, and he'll take his time," Digbeu, a former French international big man argued.

"It will take time to decide. In any case, it's good news for him and it gives an additional option for the French team."

Beaubois is averaging 12.4 points in the EuroLeague this year. By participating in the 2023 World Championship and then the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, he would have the opportunity to end his career on a very high note.

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