Quote:Atlanta Hawks forward/centre Al Horford is enthusiastic about joining the Dominican Republic national team to play the Americas Championship by the end of August. Although the 23-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the NBA playoffs, he declared to feel healthy and confident about playing the tournament, while team clearance and insurance issues are yet to be solved.

Horford averaged 11.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks in 67 games for the Hawks.

The Dominicans are in group B of the competition with Brazil, Cuba, Argentina and Venezuela.