Evan Fournier, Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert… The packages of the French team executives open a new era among the Blues, and no leader really stands out to ensure the interim during the Eurobasket 2025. Among the players who can take on the role of manager, there is Guerschon Yabusele.
With its advantage at the Olympic Games, the “Dancing Bear” has since won its place in the NBA, the Sixers and now Knicks, and it is ready to assume new responsibilities. “I am really very enthusiastic about the Eurobasket, because we will train a new group of players. In my mind, it is not a question of arriving like a chef, or saying 'does not do this, do not do that.' »» he explains at the microphone of Skweek. “I'm not here for that. I am there to bring this mentality of victory, to share these moments of competition, so that everyone understands what the national team represents, what it means to play for their country, to wear this jersey. »»
Pass the team before you
To support him in his task during the preparation and then during the competition, Yabusele will be able to count on Isaïa Cordinier, Mam Jaiteh, Vincent Poirier or Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Matthias Lessort. None have the caliber of a Nicolas Batum, a Nando of Colo or an Evan Fournier yet to federate, but it's time to go up in grade.
“We must be examples. By wearing this jersey, you have to give everything, try to win as much as possible, do your best, and people will appreciate you for it. You have to come, fight with others, let your ego aside, do everything for the team … The team must always pass first, and then try to write the story. »»
