library. (Information photo, AFP)
Tokyo Olympic US men's basketball team's 12-man roster is about to come out and is approaching complete. Today, according to multiple US media reports, Nets Harden ( James Harden) and Heat Bam Adebayo nodded to participate. The number of people has reached 8 people, but Warriors Stephen Curry, who was still considering it, decided to decline the invitation.
Nets guard Harden (right) nodded and agreed to join the United States to go to the Tokyo Olympics. (Information photo, AFP)
According to ESPN, today's Heat center Edbayo's agent revealed that Edbayo promised to join the US team to the Tokyo Olympics. In addition, according to reports from The Athletic and several American media, Nets guard Harden has also confirmed to join the United States team to play. According to the Associated Press, Harden's promise to be called depends on the continued recovery of his leg injury and there will be no recurrence in the next few weeks.
According to the compilation report of "ESPN", the 8 players nodded and confirmed that the contestants were Heat Edbayor, Nets Harden and Durant (Kevin Durant ), Warriors D. Green, Magic Bradley Beal, Celtics Jayson Tatum, Suns Booker, and Trail Blazers Lillard.
"The Athletic" added that the Nets Kyrie Irving is still affected by an ankle injury and is unlikely to participate in the Olympics while recovering. Adrian Wojnarowski also pointed out that the Jazz Mitchell declined the invitation due to recovery.
According to the Associated Press and The Athletic, Curry, the Warriors, who had previously been half-standard about participating in the competition, decided to refuse the call.
Team USA will start training camp on July 6, and the Tokyo Olympic men's basketball game will be held from July 25 to August 7. Team USA will strive to make the fourth consecutive gold medal.
