Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Team USA for upcoming Paris Olympics

 

Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Team USA for upcoming Paris Olympics

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Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from Team USA's basketball team for the upcoming Paris Olympics due to chronic knee issues, opting to prepare for the NBA season instead. Derrick White of the Boston Celtics will replace him. Leonard participated in all pre-Olympic practices but felt he couldn't perform at his best during the games. Team USA's pre-Olympic exhibition schedule includes matches against Canada, Australia, Serbia, South Sudan, and Germany before starting the Olympic group phase on July 28.