SAN ANTONIO — For the first time since 2017, San Antonio Spurs' Jakob Poeltl will put on the Austrian basketball jersey.
Poeltl will be on the court for Team Austria at the FIBA 2022 European Qualifier this summer.
"Nice to finally be back on the national team," Poeltl shared on social media. "Great to be back with Austria's national team."
His participation was hindered somewhat due to insurance concerns, but now will be on the court against Ireland and Cyprus to begin the tournament on June 30.
Aside from getting ready to represent his country, Poeltl has been giving back to the children of Austria.
He recently put on a kids basketball camp, and from the looks of it, the kids had a fun time.
As for his future in San Antonio with him entering his final contract season, Poeltl understands the NBA is a business and isn't thinking about his contract situation right now, but will prefer to remain in San Antonio.
"I'm not worried. The NBA is very competitive. No question. You should never feel too safe," Poeltl said.
The tournament is the final window for the first round of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers.
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