Kevin Durant Will Remain On USA's Olympic Roster Despite Lingering Calf Issue

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Tue Jul 23, 2024 2:06 am

Kevin Durant will remain on the United States' Olympic roster despite his continued delay in returning from a right calf strain. Durant was held out of the United States' final exhibition game against Germany on Monday. Steve Kerr had hoped Durant would play in one of their exhibition games.

USA Basketball has until Saturday to finalize the roster, and Durant will be on it. Durant practiced last week and his activity level has ramped up.

"There's no thought of replacing Kevin," Kerr said. "I was hoping he would get a game in here, but it just didn't work out that way."

In 22 career Olympic games, Durant has averaged 19.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Durant ranks sixth in total points scored in the Olympics and is Team USA's leading scorer with 435. points. Durant helped lead the United States to gold in 2012, 2016 and 2021.

Via Brian Windhorst/ESPN

kenwood3333 · Post #2 » by **kenwood3333** » Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:06 am

Meanwhile Kawhi left the team with unknown injuries.

haste10176 · Post #3 » by **haste10176** » Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:05 am

kenwood3333 wrote:Meanwhile Kawhi left the team with unknown injuries.

Yes but Durant clearly is more committed to the side long term 2012 2016 2021 its no wonder he gets more of a chance

MitchB3 · Post #4 » by **MitchB3** » Tue Jul 23, 2024 12:56 pm

haste10176 wrote:
kenwood3333 wrote:Meanwhile Kawhi left the team with unknown injuries.

Yes but Durant clearly is more committed to the side long term 2012 2016 2021 its no wonder he gets more of a chance

Kawhi's injury is well known. Also, a calf isn't something to play with, so he should withdraw since it's the Phoenix Suns cutting him a $48+ Million per year contract.