Kawhi Leonard Named to USA Basketball Roster for Paris Olympics
After dealing with knee issues in recent seasons, Kawhi Leonard may just be ready for the Paris Olympics with a star-studded USA roster led by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry.
Leonard’s Inclusion in the USA Basketball Roster
In a sign that Kawhi Leonard’s right knee inflammation continues to improve, the Los Angeles Clippers’ All-Star forward was named to the final spot on the USA Basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Leonard’s inclusion came after reports of the USA roster surfaced, with one spot remaining unnamed until the team’s training camp.
Leonard’s Recent Performance and Availability
Leonard, 32, averaged 23.7 points with 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 68 games this season. Despite missing the final eight games of the regular season due to knee issues, Leonard’s availability for the playoff opener is yet to be determined by head coach Tyronn Lue.
Star-Studded USA Roster
The 12-player roster includes notable names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker. Other team members named were Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, and Tyrese Haliburton.
Coaching Staff
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will lead the team as the head coach, assisted by Tyronn Lue, Erik Spoelstra, and Mark Few.
