France - French may soon call on Beaubois for national team
The play of Roddy Beaubois this season and particularly of late has perked up the ears of the French Federation, which runs the French national basketball team that will compete in the World Championships this summer. Beaubois is from Guadeloupe, a French holding in the Caribbean, which makes him eligible for the French team, which already has five NBA players on it. However, San Antonio's Tony Parker, out with a hand injury, has said he won't play this year.
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The play of Roddy Beaubois this season and particularly of late has perked up the ears of the French Federation, which runs the French national basketball team that will compete in the World Championships this summer.
Beaubois is from Guadeloupe, a French holding in the Caribbean, which makes him eligible for the French team, which already has five NBA players on it. However, San Antonio's Tony Parker, out with a hand injury, has said he won't play this year.
Could that open up a point guard spot for Beaubois?
"I got a call a few days ago, and they talked about coming here to talk about it," he said Monday. "We'll see when they come. But until then, I just try to focus on the season. If they come, we'll talk, and I will think about it."
Beaubois added that it would be "an honor, for sure" to represent his country.
Owner Mark Cuban has never been a fan of NBA players competing internationally. He can't officially block a player from playing internationally, but he can certainly encourage a player one way or the other. He said he'd have to think long and hard about giving his blessing if Beaubois gets the chance.
Parker, Nicolas Batum (Portland), Ian Mahinmi (Spurs), Boris Diaw (Bobcats) and Ronny Turiaf (Warriors) all were on the most recent French national team.
Beaubois figures to be a hot commodity for the French in future international tournaments.