Rudy Gobert: 'The goal is the gold medal' / News - Basketnews.com

After an overtime thriller win against Turkey in the first EuroBasket 2022 playoffs game, the French center Rudy Gobert revealed that the goal for the French squad is the gold medal.

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EuroBasket 2022 playoffs in Berlin started on Saturday with a battle between Turkey and France, where the French national team won after an overtime thriller (87-86).

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After the game, the French national team's center Rudy Gobert, who finished the game with 20 points and 17 rebounds, talked in a press conference about his team's goal for this EuroBasket.

"Nothing is guaranteed in this sport, that's why it is beautiful. The goal is the gold medal, but now the next goal is the next game," said Gobert.

"We have a lot of work to do. It is probably the best EuroBasket ever, there are a lot of strong teams, and that's what it makes it great and challenging for us," added Gobert.

In the quarterfinals, France will face the winner of Serbia and Italy, who will play on Sunday. When asked which team Gobert prefers to face, the center did not want to choose the opponent.

"Whichever team is the winner," Gobert said and smiled.

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