Team USA carries on without Kawhi Leonard: ‘We have to move forward’ WSOC TV [Video]

LAS VEGAS — There are precious days between now and the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, and it appears like the United States men’s basketball team couldn’t afford to wait on Kawhi Leonard to ramp it up to get to full strength.

USMNT managing director Grant Hill intimated as much in a media session before the team’s exhibition game against Canada. It was clear the decision was made by the team and the Clippers to send Leonard home so he could get himself ready for the NBA season.

“I think we all tried and we gave it a valiant effort and, you know, unfortunately, we have to move forward,” Hill said. “Personally speaking, I know what it’s like to want to do something. And, you know, your body’s just not right. And so, I applaud him for coming here and willing to sacrifice, give up his summer and …