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Jordan Clarkson won't play for Asian Games 2018


Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson will not don the national colors for the 2018 Asian Games.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank said in a statement that NBA players "can participate in the Olympics, FIBA World Cup, Continental Cup competitions, and associated qualifying tournaments. Because the Asian Games are not one of those competitions, NBA players are not able to participate." 

Earlier reports said Clarkson was allowed by the Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC).

Clarkson was included in the Final 12 lineup chosen by Asiad head Coach Yeng Guiao.

The Asian Games will be happening later this month in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. — LA, GMA News

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