In his four years in the NBA, John Wall hasn’t gotten much Team USA love. In fact, it wasn’t until a few days before the Vegas camp started that he received an invitation. He led the NBA in total assists last season, as his game is predicated on a fast break-style, which many consider suitable for international play.
Despite all of that, he was part of the first round of cuts (along with teammate Brad Beal and Paul Millsap). But if you ask Wall, he thinks his fate was predetermined before he even received the invite.
The NBA leader in total assists this past season spoke with CSNwashington.com on Saturday at his charitable foundation’s “Back2School” event for children in Washington. Asked if he was given a fair shot to make the final 12-player roster, Wall said, “Nah, I don’t think so, but it’s a part of the game. I’m just happy to have the opportunity to be there and represent my country. I wish them the best of luck and hope they can win gold.”
“I’ve been (around) for four years in a row. I think that’s enough time,” Wall said. “Everybody had the same fair amount of time as far as being (in Las Vegas) and playing. I think [Team USA] already had kind of in their mind what they wanted to do and what decisions they were going (to make).”
H/T: CSN Washington
