Knicks' Guerschon Yabusele Addresses EuroBasket Disappointment

France and fellow defending finalist Spain were each eliminated over the weekend, as the latter fell victim to an equally shocking upset at the hands of Finland. The French came in as the defending runners-up of both EuroBasket and the Summer Olympics, placing second to the United States in the latter staging in Paris last year.

Yabusele did take the time to thank all French powers on and off the floor for their efforts in the whole EuroBasket process. The French place ninth on the final leaderboard, tops among teams that were eliminated in the Round of 16. France was missing one of its key pieces in young Washington Wizards standout Alex Sarr, who was removed from group play with a tournament-ending injury.

Thank you for your unwavering support since the beginning of the preparation, your messages on social networks, and your energy," Yabusele's translated post read. "Even in difficult moments, we have always felt your strength, and that means a great deal. Thank you to my guys who showed up this summer. A special group that has marked me and with which I will keep precious memories. We will continue to believe, to work, and to move forward."

If anything, Knicks fans stand as one of the understated winners of EuroBasket play as Yabusele appears to be well-worth the two-year, $11.2 million investment made to take him away from the rival Philadelphia 76ers. Yabusele averaged 13.7 points on over 46 percent from the field and notably put up one of the most dominant efforts of pool play with a 36-tally effort in a triumph over undefeated Poland in Katowice, one that heled secure the group win for France.