Davis won't be lacing'em up for Team USA
Anthony Davis on Monday virtually ruled out playing for Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games as he prepared to begin treatment on knee and shoulder injuries that have ended his fourth NBA season early.
"I love USA Basketball. I loved when I was there in 2012. I loved when I played in the (FIBA) World Cup in 2014," Davis said. "But I think everyone understands that health is more important."
On Sunday evening, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry announced the 6-foot-10 Davis, who has posted team-leading averages of 24.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 61 games, would sit out New Orleans' final 14 regular season games so he can focus on treating a torn labrum in his left shoulder - which will require surgery - and tendinitis in his left knee.
