USA Basketball is now down three point guards from its original list of 30 finalists for the Olympic team of 12 players that is expected to be announced in June.
NBA MVP Stephen Curry followed two-time Olympic champion Chris Paul‘s withdrawal from consideration on Monday. The Wizards’ John Wall, a point guard like Curry and Paul, is also not expected to be able to play due to knee surgery.
Who else is left?
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder (2012 Olympian, 2010 FIBA World Cup)
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers (2014 FIBA World Cup)
Mike Conley, Memphis Grizzlies
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (an addition to the finalists list in February)
The U.S. sent three point guards to the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics, and with the same head coach and officials in place for Rio, it would be expected three will be on this year’s roster.