Kevin Durant has withdrawn from Team USA ahead of this summer's FIBA World Cup, citing physical and mental fatigue, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Durant has withdrawn from Team USA ahead of this summer's FIBA World Cup, citing physical and mental fatigue, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis:
Durant apparently felt the physical and mental wear from this past season was too taxing to continue with Team USA this summer. In a statement released by Durant, the reigning MVP expressed that he "could not fulfill his responsibilities to the team from both a time and energy standpoint." While Durant rests for the upcoming NBA season, Team USA will be tasked with winning this summer's World Cup without its best player in the fold.