NBA Warriors, Curry (center), Spurs Reinard (right) and Cavaliers James (left), are sure not to play in the Rio Olympics!
The American men's basketball team at the Rio Olympics has confirmed that two more heavy troops will be missing. Cavaliers James and Spurs Reynard both made the final decision today, notifying the US Basketball Association that they will not go to Rio. WeChat official account: [Basketball skills]
James explained his reason for withdrawing from the national team. "I will take advantage of this summer to recuperate and prepare for next season." Renard's first child will be born in July. He said through the statement, "Exit is a very difficult decision. I also hope that there will be a chance to represent the country in the future."
This year's US men's basketball team has set off a wave of star withdrawals. The 12-man roster has almost lost half of the pillar stars. However, Anthony (Carmelo Anthony) has confirmed that he will play in the Olympics, and Durant (Kevin Durant) will not be absent. Almost 10 players have been confirmed.
Except for Durant and Anthony, the other eight players who can be selected are Paul George, Kyle Lowry, Jordan (DeAndre Jordan), Klay Thompson, Demar DeRozan, Butler (Jimmy Butler), DeMarcus Cousins and Draymond Green.
Currently, the US men's basketball team is waiting for Irving (Kyrie Irving) to respond. With the current US men's basketball lineup, there are plenty of inside and forward players, and point guards are needed to join. There is only one point guard in the current lineup.
New York Knick 32-year-old forward Anthony participated in the Olympics four times and had the opportunity to become the first player in the history of the American men's basketball team to win the Olympic men's basketball gold medal three times. Anthony played with James in three Olympic Games in 2004, 2008 and 2012, and won gold twice.
Brazil Rio Olympics were held from August 6 to 21. The US men's basketball team has won gold medals for two consecutive times and will complete three consecutive dominances this year.
James announced that he would not play in the Olympics.
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