“I think from a morale standpoint as a player if you’ve been through the things that I’ve been through the past couple of years you want to feel what that success feels like”, Anthony said.
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Anthony won gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and a bronze in 2004. Anthony is looking to get third gold medal, a feat that no other member of USA Basketball has ever done. He can, however, use this to fuel himself for the Olympics where he will play for his nation. The U.S. will play five exhibition games at various locations before traveling to Rio for the Olympics, which begin August 6. He, James and Hall of Famer David Robinson are the only Americans to play in three Olympics.
Coming off a career-high season and a historic playoff run, All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors has agreed to play for the U.S.in this year’s summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He missed time for the first time in his career during the 2015-16 season because of the plantar fasciitis injury, sitting out seven games from December 21 through January 3.
“This was a very hard decision”, said Leonard, the back-to-back National Basketball Association defensive player of the year.
Jordan reportedly is in the mix for a roster spot because Detroit center Andre Drummond has decided not to play.
Also, San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard could be a lock for the 12-man roster of the American basketball team, .
Team USA’s Olympic preparations kick off with a training camp in late July, and will include five exhibition matches.
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Meanwhile, ESPN has reported Thunder forward Kevin Durant, Pacers swingman Paul George and Warriors guard Klay Thompson are “locks” to join Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Team USA. News stories displayed here appear in our category for General and are licensed via a specific agreement between LongIsland.com and The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news organization.
