In recent years Several countries have resorted to the nationalizations of NBA players to reinforce the options of your selections in international competitions. The most striking in the last tournaments was The case of the Bahamasthat were about to qualify for the last Olympic Paris Games.
It was thanks to NBA players like Buddy Hield (Warriors) y DeAndre Ayton (Blazers), both born in Bahamas, who added to Eric Gordon (Sixers), after nationalizing it. With those players were About to surprise Spain In the pre -Olympic last summer (86-78).
Following your example, Jamaica could incorporate several NBA players To increase your options to improve international competitions, according to the journalist Daniel Blake of the Jamaica Observer.
Negotiate three nationalizations
Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons) y Devin Vassell (San Antonio Spurs) are three of the players who according to that same source They are in conversations with the Jamaica Basketball Federation to negotiate your nationalization and be able to join your selection.
Norman Powell, clippers player, confirming his presence with Jamaica
In addition, according to that same medium, The twin brothers Ames Thompson (Rockets) y Ausar thompson (Pistons) began the process of processing their respective passports last week, while Norman Powell (Clippers) y Josh Minott (Wolves), already with the Jamaican passport, their participation with Jamaica in the next Preclassifying of the Americas For the 2027 World Cup.
Jamaica He has never participated in a World Cup or an Olympic Games. Yes it was in the FIBA Americanup in 2013, when beat Brazil and Argentinabut failed to qualify for the second round.