Andrew Bogut’s former coach and fellow basketball great Andrew Gaze has weighed in on the star’s retirement decision.

Praise for the NBA champion and three-time Olympian has filtered in from around the world, but Mr Gaze admitted to James Bracey he “selfishly” had a different perspective on the news.

“I have great respect for [Bogut] and what he’s been able to do, but I was a little disappointed.

“I’m looking ahead to Tokyo and seeing our team, and I think he would play an important role.

“There’s no doubt even a quarter-fit Andrew Bogut was probably going to be selected, but he’s probably looked at it and said, ‘well if I can’t be at my best, I’m probably more harm than good’.

“I guess you could look at it as a selfless act as well, so good on him.”

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