Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry ruled himself out of the Rio Olympics on Monday, citing injury concerns.
The 28-year-old said he wanted to focus on recovering form ankle and knee complaints which have affected him this season.
"After a great deal of internal thought and several discussions with my family, the Warriors and my representatives, I've elected to withdraw my name from the list of eligible players on Team USA's preliminary roster for the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil," Curry said in a statement.
Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski is expected to name his 12-man Olympic roster at the end of the month.
The USA will also be without, Anthony Davis (injury), Blake Griffin and Chris Paul (rest) for the Rio Games, which will be held from August 5 to 21.
The 28-year-old said he wanted to focus on recovering form ankle and knee complaints which have affected him this season.
"After a great deal of internal thought and several discussions with my family, the Warriors and my representatives, I've elected to withdraw my name from the list of eligible players on Team USA's preliminary roster for the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil," Curry said in a statement.
Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski is expected to name his 12-man Olympic roster at the end of the month.
The USA will also be without, Anthony Davis (injury), Blake Griffin and Chris Paul (rest) for the Rio Games, which will be held from August 5 to 21.
