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    Marc Gasol out of Spanish team to Rio Olympics as he recovers from foot injury

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    Jul 20, 2016
    Marc Gasol now focuses on preparations for the new season with the Memphis Grizzlies. AP

    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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    Marc Gasol now focuses on preparations for the new season with the Memphis Grizzlies. AP
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