Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry will skip the 2016 Olympics in Rio to allow his knee and ankle to heal, announcing his decision Monday in a statement released by the Warriors:
Marcus Thompson of the San Jose Mercury News first reported on Curry's decision to withdraw from the Olympics. He wrote Monday morning that "Curry informed Team USA right before he returned to playoff action that he was opting out of this summer's competition, which begins with a showcase in Las Vegas on July 22."
USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said he was "disappointed" about Curry's withdrawal but added, "We understand these situations arise, and we are fully supportive of his decision," via Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press.
It's a big blow for Team USA, which will have to get by without the NBA's biggest star and the two-time defending MVP. Curry may not be the only star to decline an invitation to Rio, either.
Thompson reported that LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Andre Iguodala were also considering skipping the Olympics due to fears about the spread of the Zika virus. ...
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