Of all the stars selected for Paris 2024, perhaps none as surprising as Kawhi Leonard. A player who has never worn the American uniform in an official match. Especially since injuries have barely allowed him to be available for big events. This year his meniscus and knee problems have once again left him limping and finally sidelined from the peak of the season. Putting his presence in France in doubt again.
Until now Leonard had Team USA in suspense, which was already considering alternatives. But, luckily for Grant Hill and Steve Kerr, everything points to him The forward will be present at the training camp pre-tournament. That series of training sessions and friendly matches that the Americans usually hold within their borders. This year’s tournament starts next week in Las Vegas.
This does not mean that Leonard ensures his presence at the Olympic event. Rather, this set-up will serve as a litmus test in order to take the last step and include him in the final call. In any case, a ‘B’ team always attends these training camps and acts as a sparring for the main team and from which Leonard’s replacement could well emerge if he cannot appear in Paris.
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2024-06-27 16:41:33
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