A few weeks before the start of the Paris Olympic Games, one of Team USA’s superstars could finally withdraw. The surprising name of his potential replacement has even just been revealed and has provoked various reactions on the web.
After her fourth place at the 2023 World Cup, she will aim for nothing other than the top step of the podium this summer. The objective of Team USA indeed seems clear for the Paris Olympic Games, namely the gold medal. To do this, the biggest American stars in the NBA have decided to join forces. Enough to constitute a workforce that is most formidable for the competition , although still subject to alterations.
The state of health of each person could therefore weigh in the balance and lead to last minute packages. In this context, the Kawhi Leonard case necessarily raises questions, he who once again ended the season in the infirmary due to a knee injury. The leaders of his federation are therefore already thinking about a possible replacement and have notably circled a name according to Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kawhi Leonard’s potential replacement at the Olympics divides
Adrian Wojnarowski: I’ve heard that Derrick White is a potential candidate for Team USA if Kawhi Leonard fails to recover from the knee inflammation that kept him out late in the Clippers’ playoff run.
Currently playing in the NBA Finals, Derrick White may not be entitled to much rest following them.
Author of a remarkable season with the Celtics (15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists), the 29-year-old guard mainly impressed thanks to his defense. This could therefore allow him to represent his country at the Olympics, to the delight of certain US fans. On the other hand, others struggle to understand this possible choice given the other prestigious candidates:
I like it, another player who can make others better
(Jalen) Brunson, Kyrie (Irving), Paul George, Jaylen Brown, (Jimmy) Butler if he’s healthy…
Victim of a knee injury, Kawhi Leonard could be unavailable for the Paris Olympic Games. To this end, the Team USA staff would consider calling Derrick White as reinforcement, which is already leading to a viral debate on its legitimacy.
