Spain guard Jose Manuel Calderon has underlined his commitment to the national side by announcing he fully intends to play at next summer's EuroBasket in Poland.

Calderon, who might have earned MVP honors at EuroBasket 2007 had the Spanish not lost to Russia in the final seconds, got hurt in his country's quarter-final win over Croatia at the Olympics and had to miss the semi-final win over Lithuania and gold medal game against the United States.

"We are missing a gold at the EuroBasket and the next tournament is a great opportunity to achieve that," said Toronto Raptors star Calderon.

"Will I be taking a break? No, if I am fit, I will play at the EuroBasket."

Spain center Pau Gasol recently hinted he may take next summer off to rest.

He said last week: "I will take a decision after the end of the season when I see how the season ends and how I feel physically and mentally."