Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James admitted Wednesday he's missed playing with Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, but he didn't fully commit to a return in 2020.
Rachel Nichols of ESPN spoke with the three-time NBA champion about a range of topics for an interview set to air Thursday. She provided a preview of the discussion, including his thoughts about a possible return to the United States national team in Tokyo.
"Every time I watch 'em, I wish I was out there," James said. "I did not retire from Team USA. I just did not play this summer. So I left the door open."
James announced shortly after the Cavs finished their NBA Finals comeback triumph over the Golden State Warriors that he wouldn't make the trip to Brazil with the American delegation.
"I could use the rest," he told Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com.
Ultimately, the 31-year-old veteran and the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, who have combined to win six of the past eight MVP awards, both opted against playing for Team USA. Curry cited lingering ankle and knee injuries as key reasons for his decision.
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