U.S. basketball team Leonard fails to participate

Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers of the world's strongest U.S. basketball team failed to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics due to an injury.

The U.S. basketball team announced on the 11th that Leonard will replace his entry with Derek White Boston Celtics due to his poor physical condition.

Leonard has been trying for the Olympics over the past few weeks and has also trained in Las Vegas, the National Basketball Association said. "But I decided that it was best to prepare for next season rather than participating in the Olympics."

Leonard, who was born in 1991, was about to participate in his first Olympics, but unfortunately dropped out of the "Dream Team" due to an injury.

Leonard, the Clippers" flagship, also missed 12 games due to a right knee injury at the end of the 2023-24 NBA season.

Leonard showed a strong side in big games, including two NBA Finals MVP in 2014 and 2019.

Meanwhile, White, who replaced Leonard for the U.S. national team, won the championship game for Boston in the 2023-24 season.

He recently re-signed with Boston for 126 million U.S. dollars for four years.

Despite Leonard's absence, the U.S. is considered a strong favorite. LeBron James LA Lakers, Stephen Curry Golden State, and Kevin Durant Pinix will participate in the event.

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