Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson will participate in the 2016 Rio Games for Team USA, according to USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt.
Thompson, 26, continued to establish himself as one of the NBA's best guards (and players in general) during the 2015-16 season, averaging 22.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc. He helped lead the Warriors to an NBA-record 73 wins during the regular season, though the team lost in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
A gold medal in Rio might help alleviate some of that disappointment, however.
Thompson's inclusion is excellent news for a United States team that will be without several big stars at this year's Olympics. Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, LaMarcus Aldridge, John Wall, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are all out due to injury concerns, while Russell Westbrook and James Harden will also skip the event.
But the United States won't be devoid of talent.
Kevin Durant confirmed he would play in Rio, while Draymond Green ...
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Klay Thompson Accepts Invite to Play in Rio 2016 Olympics
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