Former but still beloved San Antonio Spur Derrick White is now officially a member of the U.S. Olympic Team's basketball roster. Ironically, White will replace a considerably less-adored one-time Spur, Kawhi Leonard.
Former but still beloved San Antonio Spur Derrick White is now officially a member of the U.S. Olympic Team's basketball roster.Although the injury-prone Leonard had a few strong practices with the 12-member Olympic squad, USA Basketball and management from the Los Angeles Clippers — Leonard's current team — felt it best for the two-time NBA Champion not to compete in Paris later this month, according to an online statement.
Meanwhile, White is coming off his best career regular season performance, averaging 15 points, 5 assist and 4 rebounds along with shooting nearly 40% from the three-point line.
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