Dellavedova has found it tough watching the play-offs knowing his side could have made a title push,and he could have likely sought a similar role next NBA season,but he has decided to return to United with eyes on remaining in the Boomers as the team aims to improve on their bronze medal in Tokyo.
Dellavedova missed playing in the play-offs due to a fractured index finger,but he is training hard and said he will be at full fitness well before the Boomers go into selection camp in August.
The 32-year-old is aiming to play at his fourth World Cup in August and fourth Olympics in 2024 but acknowledges some elite players will miss out on selection with young talents like Josh Giddey,Dyson Daniels and Will McDowell-White pushing for guard positions.
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“Boomers camps have always been some of the most competitive,physical basketball you can play,” Dellavedova said.
“There’s always great players that have to miss out,and it’s only going to get tougher as we have more young talent coming through who really want to represent Australia which is awesome.
“It’s going to keep pushing everyone to be better and come into camp ready because it will be on from day one - that’s why I’m already training my arse off now.”