Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will not represent his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as he declined Team USA's invite Friday.
Beal released the following statement regarding his decision to pass up the Olympics:
I could not be more grateful for the invitation to represent my country, as it is the ultimate honor; however, it is with deep regret that I have declined the opportunity to participate with Team USA this summer in Rio. I have made the decision to dedicate this summer to getting in the best physical shape of my life and feel it is imperative that I stay true to my plan so I can be at my very best supporting my coaches and teammates for the upcoming season. I wish Team USA nothing but great success and I hope to earn another opportunity to represent my country in the near future.
ESPN's Marc Stein first reported on Friday that the 22-year-old had received an invitation, but his participation was uncertain due to his status as a restricted free agent.
According to Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post, the former University of Florida standout recently dis ...
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