Parker doubtful for London Games

FRENCH basketball team leader Tony Parker could miss the Olympics because has not recovered as fast as expected from an injury to his left eye.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

FRENCH basketball team leader Tony Parker could miss the Olympics because has not recovered as fast as expected from an injury to his left eye.The San Antonio Spurs guard was injured in a New York nightclub 10 days ago and said he eventually had to undergo surgery to have a shard of glass removed from his eye, which he was at risk of losing.Parker had expected to be back training after a week-long rest but said on Sunday he was still sidelined and may have to withdraw from the London Games.Parker will be out of action pending the doctor’s decision, so will miss four warm-up matches. He will be available only from July 7 if he is given the green light to play.However, the 30-year-old plans to stay with the French squad in Pau, south-western France, until he leaves for the U.S.Parker also confirmed he had filed a lawsuit against the New York nightclub where he was injured when a fight broke out between two other patrons.