Washington Wizards point guard John Wall doesn’t think he will make the USA’s 2016 Olympic team.
USA basketball is in great shape and has so much talent that they’re turning away superstar players. One of those players that could not make the roster is Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, who told CSN Washington he doesn’t think he’ll be headed to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
“I’m just being honest,” Wall continued. “Chris Paul has already won one (Olympic gold medal). Steph Curry had an amazing last year and just won the World Cup. Kyrie [Irving] just won the World Cup. Russell [Westbrook] will probably be on the team. They’ll use him as a two-guard.
“So, I probably won’t make it.”
The math and trends seem to dictate that only three point guards would make the team. Wall assumes he won’t be one of those three because of the depth at the position and if Westbrook makes the USA team as a shooting guard, it really gives the team four.
Wall said he is used to being overlooked, a sad reality when you’re trying to make the USA team. Take into account that players like Derrick Rose and Damian Lillard, who also would’ve contended for the point guard spot didn’t even go to the minicamp.
“It’s tough, but I’ve been overlooked my whole career. I’m used to it. Just more motivation and fuel to my fire,” Wall said. “Going into this year, (USA Basketball) is an opportunity, but my main goal is focusing on the Washington Wizards.”
Wall added that he doesn’t think there will be a minicamp next year and said no regrets.
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