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Luca Vildoza came back on the court after more than 6 months' break.

Luca Vildoza

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However, his effort was not enough for Argentina to overcome Venezuela in the FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers. The South American giants lost 58-71 (17-27, 17-19, 15-15, 9-10).

Former Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard scored 6 points (2/3 2PT, 0/3 3PT, 2/5 FT), grabbed 8 rebounds, dished 2 assists, made 5 turnovers, and collected 5 PIR over 26 minutes of playing time.

Vildoza has not played since NBA Summer League (August 9, 2021). Then he decided to undergo right foot surgery and recover from the physical problems, he dragged on.

A month ago, he expressed his wish to come back to the NBA, where Vildoza did not appear on the floor for a single match.

"I am preparing to return to the NBA, no matter what," the Argentinian guard said. "NBA is the dream of many players. Having stayed at the door - shocks me."

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