Reporter: Garza rejected the recruitment of the U.S. men s basketball youth team many times, and he is eager to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina

According to reporter Darko Dželetović, Celtic player Garza recently officially wrote a letter to FIBA, applying to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a naturalized player. After a deep conversation with Garza's father and trainer Frank, Darko Dželetović learned that the family always believed that Garza, who obtained a Bosnia-Herzegovina passport as early as the age of 21, would eventually obtain the FIBA ​​permission to fight against Bosnia-Herzegovina alongside Nurkic and others. FIBA will review the application after the European Championship, which means that 26-year-old Garza is expected to fight for his grandfather's motherland in the 2027 World Cup in Qatar (need to qualify first).

It is understood that Garza rejected the call of youth teams at all levels in the United States many times in his early years and always regarded playing on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina as his ultimate goal.

According to previous reports, Garza signed a 2-year contract of 5.5 million with the Celtics. In the 2024-25 season, Garza played 39 games, averaging 3.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per game, shooting percentage of 49.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 27.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 68.6%.