Yall acting like Brazil is a warzone. The Olympics will pass by uneventfully just like the World Cup.
Put yourself in a NBA star's shoes...
Why would an 8 figure income player want to play somewhere for free where there is a danger from violence, corruption, zika virus (can be sexually transmitted, and through mosquitos), and one of the highest concentration of HIV rates in the world with big booty temptation everywhere? In thick, humid 100 degree jungle heat, and they can't even bring their families?
fukk a gold medal, you got too much to lose.
The rest of the competition and in other sports? Sure...it's their chance for glory and competition at the highest levels. But not for NBA stars.