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Years ago

Ben Simmons chances of playing in 2016 Olympics?

Wouldnt the Olympics be a much better preparation than Summer League?

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Bear

Years ago

While that isn't untrue anon^, it is fact that the Olympics is not the pinnacle for some sports, whether an individual considers this to be the case or not...

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Bear

Years ago

My thoughts are less related to any particular player not playing for their country in the Olympics but more about the reason or will to want to play.

The Olympics is the pinnacle an athlete can reach in their sport, given that the sport is one which fits this criteria (such as swimming, gymnastics or track & field for example).

Basketball and many team sports in particular which are played at an elite level to the extent that the NBA is, provide athletes with a pinnacle every season.

Many of these sports also have world championships or a world cup periodically, where once again the pinnacle or close to it can be achieved.

The Olympics, in the case of Australia and where basketball is concerned is of course highly rated by us, because we love the Olympics and hold dear the privilage of representing our country.

That said though, it isn't the pinnacle for players at NBA level, so one might ask the question, what is his incentive to play if he makes the NBA?

It will be interesting to see how this plays out...

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