SPAIN big man Marc Gasol will miss the Rio Olympics as he recovers from a foot injury.
[See Pau Gasol wants to play for Spain in Rio Olympics despite Zika virus concerns]
The Grizzlies center underwent surgery in February to repair his broken right foot and is still recovering.
[See Marc Gasol out for rest of season after surgery on broken right foot]
Gasol and the Spanish team decided it would be best to tap another player who can perform better, according to a report by abc.es.
[See Pau Gasol considers freezing sperm if he plays in Rio amid Zika virus threat]
The Spanish national team still has strong options on the frontcourt including Spanish-Montenegrin Nikola Mirotic of the Chicago Bulls and Felipe Reyes of Real Madrid.
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