Jarred Vanderbilt expresses desire for Slovenian passport after minicamp

Jarred Vanderbilt, forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, expressed a strong interest in returning to Slovenia after attending a minicamp hosted by Luka Doncic. He shared his newfound appreciation for the country, mentioning plans to seek a Slovenian passport. Vanderbilt's comments have sparked speculation about a potential future with Slovenia's national basketball team, following similar aspirations from former teammate Jaxson Hayes. In his three years with the Lakers, Vanderbilt has seen inconsistent playing time due to injury, and his role remains uncertain heading into the upcoming season.

• 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jarred Vanderbilt says he wants a passport to return to Slovenia