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France coach Claude Bergeaud has warned his players to avoid relying on NBA All-Star Tony Parker if the side wants to enjoy a successful run at this month's World Championship in Japan. His comments came after the San Antonio Spurs guard scored 23...

France coach Claude Bergeaud has warned his players to avoid relying on NBA All-Star Tony Parker if the side wants to enjoy a successful run at this month's World Championship in Japan.

His comments came after the San Antonio Spurs guard scored 23 points to lead France to a 66-59 win over Italy in a Berlin tournament contest on Monday. "Tony is so strong, so dominant that the guys watch him play," Bergeaud said. "We need a good rout to realise we have to play all together."

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