(Source: FIBA - International Basketball Federation) MADRID (2016 Rio Olympics) - Sergio Scariolo proved a long time ago that he will take bold decisions as Spain's national team coach. He also revealed himself to be an astute judge of both character and talent. In a EuroBasket 2009 game against Turkey, the Italian called a timeout with 12 seconds remaining and his Spain team trailing 61-60. Looking to catch Turkey by surprise, Scariolo designed a play for then national team rookie Sergio Llull to get the ball at the top of the key and drive hard to the basket in an attempt to score the game-winner, or at least draw a foul. Llull exploded into the lane and leapt high but had his shot blocked...
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