Lillard unsure about suiting up for Team USA at Rio Olympics
Damian Lillard answers questions from the media during his presscon Tuesday. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Even with the multiple beg offs to be included in the USA Team, Damian Lillard said Tuesday he’s still unsure if he’ll carry the Star-Spangled Banner in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lillard is in the country for Take on Summer Tour and the Portland superstar said he’s still hasn’t given representing the US in the summer Games a thought.
“I haven’t even thought about it,” Lillard said.
Reigning two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors withdrew from Team USA while other point guards Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, and John Wall of the Washington Wizards also begged off.
That leaves Lillard, Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, and Toronto’s Kyle Lowry as the most viable floor generals for the Olympic team.
Lillard has never been part of the Team USA and this 2016 Olympics is his best chance to be part of the National Team.
He also did not dwell on the probability of him donning the red-white-and-blue.
“I’m not sure, I haven’t even looked at the percentage,” said Lillard.
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