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Instead, Oberto played 16 minutes against Uruguay, and in typical fashion: making slick interior passes to his teammates; playing smart, tough defense; and going hard after every rebound and loose ball. “I returned to life,” he told Argentine reporters after that game. “I passed through tough days, but I had the perseverance to go on working with the team doctor and kinesiologist, and I made it.” San Antonio Express-News

Argentina, Fabricio Oberto 

Manu Ginobili: 2day ARG NT's training camp starts in BuenosAires. Very happy 2 play w @Andres Nocioni @Luis Scola @Fabricio Oberto @Carlos Delfino & the whole team again. Twitter

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Fabricio Oberto has declared himself ready to go for Argentina. The veteran center, a member of Argentina's 'golden generation', announced at the beginning of July he was coming out of retirement to be available for the FIBA Americas Championship and help his country qualify for next summer's Olympics. FIBA.com

Argentina, Fabricio Oberto 

Now Oberto says he has the all-clear as Argentina prepare to host the tournament in Mar del Plata. "It is time to say that according to the results of many tests, I have been cleared and I am able to resume practicing safely," Oberto said. "From now I am available to the national team if they want me to train and reach peak physical condition ahead of the tournament. "I have had a long downtime, so I will make every effort to reach a suitable condition for this tournament out of respect for the national team and the affection I have for my colleagues and friends." "I greatly appreciate all the continuing concern you have shown for me and the affection and support I have always received. "I hope to see you in Mar del Plata." FIBA.com

Argentina, Fabricio Oberto 

Alvaro Martin: CABB: @Obricio7 aka #FabricioOberto received medical clearance and will represent Argentina in Olympic qualifier in #MardelPlata 2011. Twitter

Argentina, Fabricio Oberto 

So Fabricio has been cleared to play? (Note: Oberto retired from the Portland Trail Blazers last season because of ongoing problems with cardiac arrhythmia.) Manu Ginobili: Fabri is planning to play. He is getting into really good shape. He got the OK from the doctors, so he is trying to get into better shape, the best possible. He got the thumbs-up to go do it. Of course, he is rusty, but we all know how hard he will work, and I am thrilled to play with him again and pumped to again play together, a month and a half to be with him and all my other friends on the team. San Antonio Express-News

FIBA, Fabricio Oberto 

"It's all up to Fabricio Oberto if he plays or not. If he gets medical clearance and everything is guaranteed, no doubt he will be part of the team," Argentina's head coach Julio Lamas said. La Mañana de Cordoba

Argentina, Fabricio Oberto 

If Oberto plays again, Atenas de Cordoba will make him an offer. Clarin

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"We know that if doctors clear him to play again his desire is staying in the NBA. But nobody can take hope out of us Atenas fans," said president Felipe Lábaque. Clarin

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Jeff McDonald: Perhaps some confusion surrounding Fab Oberto's recent visit. He's not about to re-join the Spurs. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Fabricio Oberto 

Former Spurs starting center Fabricio Oberto sat in general manager R.C. Buford’s box to watch Saturday’s game against the Rockets, and he was at the team’s practice facility Sunday morning. Oberto said he will have some medical tests done while in San Antonio before proceeding with conditioning work he hopes will lead to a continuation of his career. The popular player from Argentina began the season with the Trail Blazers but announced his retirement because of problems with heart palpitations. He also experienced the condition while playing for the Spurs. “I’ll have some tests, and we’ll see,” Oberto said. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Fabricio Oberto 

Fabricio Oberto, who retired few months ago for a heart disease, in an interview with Ole, admitted that for him it would be a dream to play with Argentinean NT the pre-Olympic tournament which will be hosted by Mar del Plata from August 25th to September 5th). "My head wants to play. It would be a dream. So far it is just a wish because I need to be sure that nothing will happen to me before making a decision. I am having a lot of tests to my heart to understand the gravity of my disease" said Fabricio Oberto. Sportando

Argentina, Fabricio Oberto 

In an interview with the sports channel Showsport Cordoba, Fabricio Oberto seems opened to the possibility of returning to play basketball. “I have to finish some studies but the doctor tells me I can have a normal life if I pass. So, we will see,” he said even if he announced his retirement after starting the season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Fabricio Oberto, who is awaiting to open the museum of his life on December 12, said: “I still train. I go to the gym. I think I’ll keep trying to see how I feel.” hoopsnotes.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, Fabricio Oberto 

Fabricio Oberto, the center from Argentina who announced his retirement this week, showed up in San Antonio on Friday to visit with his good friends Manu Ginobili, of the Spurs, and Luis Scola, whose Houston Rockets arrived in town for tonight’s game against the Spurs at AT&T Center. Naturally, the three members of Argentina’s 2004 Olympic gold medal winning team went out to dinner, and this time they invited a Brazilian to join them. Spurs rookie Tiago Splitter had gotten to know Oberto well when the two played in Spain. “We broke our rule and added a Brazilian guy to our table,” Scola said. San Antonio Express-News

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Jeff McDonald: According to Manu, doctors didn't exactly force Oberto to retire. Could have kept playing, but figured it wasn't worth it anymore. Twitter

Manu Ginobili, Fabricio Oberto 

Jeff McDonald: Pop on Oberto's future: "He's probably going to become the No. 1 vintner in the world now." Twitter

Gregg Popovich, Fabricio Oberto 

So the Blazers will put Oberto, a 2007 NBA champion with the Spurs, on waivers Friday and will be able to use most of his $854,389 salary to put towards a big man to replace him -- at least until Greg Oden and/or Joel Pryzbilla return from injuries. It may not seem like a lot by NBA standards, but remember to double it because the Blazers are paying luxury tax. Pretty generous parting gift from a guy who logged a total of 45 minutes over five games with the Blazers. CBSSports.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Fabricio Oberto 

Some sad news out of Portland late Thursday - Blazer big man Fabricio Oberto has unexpectedly announced his retirement due to recurrent palpitations related to a prior cardiac condition. Oberto experienced lightheadedness and dizziness during the first half of Portland’s game at Milwaukee on Nov. 2 and was just expected to miss a few games. But thinking forward, Oberto made a good decision and has put basketball second to his health. "I made this decision to put my health and my family in front of basketball," said Oberto in a press release. "It was a tough decision to make after playing for so many years, but it was the right one." CBSSports.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Fabricio Oberto 

In his sixth season in the NBA, Oberto appeared in each of Portland’s first five games, averaging 1.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.0 minutes. “We want to thank Fabricio for his professionalism and hard work during his short time here,” said Trail Blazers General Manager Rich Cho in the release. “It's unfortunate to lose him, but we respect his decision to do what's best for his health and his family.” CBSSports.com

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Luis Scola: I'm in shock for Oberto's news! One of the top argentinian athletes of the history. Playing with him was a pleasure. Thanks for all fabri Twitter

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