Raul Neto doesn’t take Fenerbahce for granted and doesn’t close the door to an NBA return

By Antonis Stroggylakis/ astroggylakis@eurohoops.net

Jakarta, Indonesia – Raul Neto and the Brazilian national team had just completed one of their final practices ahead of their 2023 FIBA World Cup debut against Iran Saturday (26/8). For Neto, this is his first appearnce in his country’s colors after seven years and the 2016 Olympics.

“I’m excited. I haven’t played for the national team for a while, so I’m happy to be back,” Neto told Eurohoops. “I’m particularly excited about the group we have.”

Neto’s comeback with Brazil takes place during a very interesting summer for him and his career. After spending eight years in the NBA with four different teams (Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers), the 31-year-old guard is returning to Europe with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Beko to make his first-time EuroLeague…