Kyle Lowry has decided it was time to walk away from team USA, he had hoped to return but could not get clearance to play.
” … I was hoping to be cleared and ready for the tournament, but I ” … I was hoping to be cleared and ready for the tournament, but I was not cleared for full basketball activities. I was hoping to be available in time to help my country in their quest for the gold this upcoming tournament. I love playing for USAB but I have to sit this one out and support the team from home. At the end of the day, I believe the men that are playing will be great and will win the gold for our country … GO USAB!!” not cleared for full basketball activities. I was hoping to be available in time to help my country in their quest for the gold this upcoming tournament. I love playing for USAB but I have to sit this one out and support the team from home. At the end of the day, I believe the men that are+USAB!!”
Team USA currently has 15 players and will reduce down to 12 before completing their team.