Kawhi Leonard Makes Team USA Roster for 2024 Olympics
Clippers Star Joins Elite Group for Paris Games
Leonard's Inclusion Highlights Resurgence
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been named to the final roster for Team USA's 2024 Olympic basketball squad, according to sources cited by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Leonard earned the coveted 12th and final spot on the roster, joining a star-studded lineup of some of the world's top players.
Leonard's selection is a testament to his remarkable recovery from a torn ACL and subsequent resurgence in recent seasons. The two-time NBA champion has averaged over 20 points per game since joining the Clippers in 2019 and has led the team to the playoffs in each of his first three years with the franchise.
Leonard's inclusion on Team USA is a significant moment for both the player and the American squad. For Leonard, it marks his first appearance in the Olympics since 2016, when he helped the United States claim a gold medal in Rio de Janeiro. For Team USA, Leonard's presence adds a veteran leader and a proven performer to a roster that already boasts a wealth of talent.
With Leonard's addition, Team USA now has a full roster of 12 players who are expected to be ready for the start of Olympic training camp, according to coach Steve Kerr. The team will travel to Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, where they will seek to defend their Olympic title and continue their dominance in international basketball.
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