Durant to practice with Team USA

Durant will not play in Thursday’s scrimmage.

With LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul among those who participated earlier in the week but elected to leave town early or watch from the stands, the quality of competition was comparable to that of an National Basketball Association All-Star Game played in the offseason – without most of the All-Stars. His improved offensive skills, athleticism, versatility and his reputation as an elite defender, will allow for George to show that he deserves a spot on the final roster for the 2016 Team USA men’s basketball team.

Durant, a year after causing a bit of a wave, is back wading in smooth waters. The former MVP, however, will not be playing at the showcase game on Thursday at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.

Durant first told USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo and head coach Mike Krzyzewski he was mentally and physically drained and needed rest. “It’s like that”, Durant said.

Durant was limited to just 27 games last season after suffering a Jones fracture in his right foot, then rushing back and requiring further surgery.

He missed the majority of last season because of a foot injury that required multiple surgeries. If I wanted to be secretive about workouts, or be by myself, I’d be stupid to do that.

Durant was a member of the United States team that won the gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics. A lot of people may be doubting me as well.

Later in the day, Westbrook’s aggressiveness rubbed off on Kevin Durant, who roped in his teammate when reporters asked about his impending free agency. “But I think after two trips down I’d be all right”. “But I’m glad I went through that journey, and it’s made me a stronger man”. Now, the team had to depend on basically a bunch of role players to make for a competitive year. Statistically, James has eclipsed Durant’s career-high in field goal percentage in three of the past four seasons.

According to Sports Illustrated, US Basketball president stated that attendance in the minicamp is a must for players that are hoping to play in the upcoming Olympics.