Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze has once again commented on Liz Cambage’s situation, saying it was difficult to see how his actions could not have been interpreted as intentional.
Cambage denied allegations of racism and violence on Monday, raising the eyebrows of many who had seen images and heard testimonies.
“The only reason these (allegations) have been raised in recent weeks is based on their comments, which were very negative comments about Basketball Australia and, in particular, the Opals,” he said. Gaze at SEN Monday afternoon.
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“I think his comments were very bad, indicating that he didn’t think they had given him a safe environment and one where he felt supported, loved and cared for.”
Now the video of the incident is rotating, showing an elbow swinging Cambage hitting an opponent; she denies having done so on purpose.
“I do not know how you can say that [it wasn’t intentional] when you look at the vision, the vision is there for everyone to see, it’s a very, very vicious blow to the Nigerian player, “Gaze said.
“I don’t know how it can be argued that it was unintentional. … “
Liz Cambage playing the Los Angeles Sparks. (Getty)
Gaze had previously labeled Cambage’s alleged comments to the Nigerian team as “highly offensive”, “gravely unfair” and “disgusting”.
The 56-year-old said it was “desperately disappointing” that we probably wouldn’t see Cambage in an Opals shirt again, given her immense talent.
“Well, my understanding is in the foreseeable future, she will not play in Australia,” Gaze said.
“Here we have a World Cup in Australia, which should be an important event for us to win at least one medal. Make no mistake, we are much, much better with her on the team as a player.
“It simply came to our notice then [without her] by the conflict that seems to have been caused by his language and his behavior “.
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