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Taking my talents to South Beach
John Wall did the math. He's not making Team USA's squad for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Wall wants in, no doubt. The two-time NBA All-Star will have the 2015-16 season to impress. However, having just left USA Basketball's minicamp in Las Vegas, the Washington Wizards star grasps the red, white and blue numbers game. At this point, Wall is directly competing with fellow point guards Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Mike Conley Jr. Heavy hitters indeed.
If history is a guide, three point guards will be part of the 12-man roster. Barring the unforeseen, two of those spots are locked up. Paul was a member of the 2012 Olympic gold medal squad. Curry helped the US triumph at the 2014 World Cup and then led the Golden State Warriors to the NBA championship.
Before the three PG factoid could be fully stated to Wall, he blurted out a name.
"Kyrie."
“I’ll be out of the picture," said Wall through a laugh and without any noticeable trace of resentment.
That wasn't the case a year ago in the exact same Washington Boys and Girls club. Back then, Wall oozed frustration when discussing having been cut from the 2014 World Cup.
"I’m just being honest," Wall continued. "Chris Paul has already won one (Olympic gold medal). Steph Curry had an amazing last year and just won the World Cup. Kyrie just won the World Cup. Russell will probably be on the team. They’ll use him as a two-guard.
"So, I probably won’t make it."
Wall not optimistic about making Team USA
Wall wants in, no doubt. The two-time NBA All-Star will have the 2015-16 season to impress. However, having just left USA Basketball's minicamp in Las Vegas, the Washington Wizards star grasps the red, white and blue numbers game. At this point, Wall is directly competing with fellow point guards Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Mike Conley Jr. Heavy hitters indeed.
If history is a guide, three point guards will be part of the 12-man roster. Barring the unforeseen, two of those spots are locked up. Paul was a member of the 2012 Olympic gold medal squad. Curry helped the US triumph at the 2014 World Cup and then led the Golden State Warriors to the NBA championship.
Before the three PG factoid could be fully stated to Wall, he blurted out a name.
"Kyrie."
“I’ll be out of the picture," said Wall through a laugh and without any noticeable trace of resentment.
That wasn't the case a year ago in the exact same Washington Boys and Girls club. Back then, Wall oozed frustration when discussing having been cut from the 2014 World Cup.
"I’m just being honest," Wall continued. "Chris Paul has already won one (Olympic gold medal). Steph Curry had an amazing last year and just won the World Cup. Kyrie just won the World Cup. Russell will probably be on the team. They’ll use him as a two-guard.
"So, I probably won’t make it."
Wall not optimistic about making Team USA
At least he didn't say D. Rose
