Despite of spending one-year in college, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall seems to have a firm understanding of Team USA's numbers game.
When asked about whether he'll be selected to USA Basketball's 2016 team for the Rio Olympics, Wall figures he'll be one of the odd men out.
"Chris Paul has already won one [Olympic gold medal]. Steph Curry had an amazing last year and just won the World Cup. Kyrie [Irving] just won the World Cup. Russell [Westbrook] will probably be on the team. They'll use him as a 2-guard," Wall said. "So, I probably won't make it."
Wall and the four players he listed ahead of himself were also joined by fellow point guards Mike Conley and Michael Carter-Williams as part of Team USA's minicamp.
When asked about whether he'll be selected to USA Basketball's 2016 team for the Rio Olympics, Wall figures he'll be one of the odd men out.
"Chris Paul has already won one [Olympic gold medal]. Steph Curry had an amazing last year and just won the World Cup. Kyrie [Irving] just won the World Cup. Russell [Westbrook] will probably be on the team. They'll use him as a 2-guard," Wall said. "So, I probably won't make it."
Wall and the four players he listed ahead of himself were also joined by fellow point guards Mike Conley and Michael Carter-Williams as part of Team USA's minicamp.
Oftentimes, the U.S. carried only three point guards on their rosters for international competition.
Wall admits that even though he presumes he won't make the team, he enjoyed the experience and praised both USA Basketball architect Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski.
"Great group of guys over there. Jerry Colangelo, Coach K. ... All those guys are great people," Wall said.
Despite that sentiment, he still isn't expecting a trip to Rio in 2016.
"Oh, yeah. Ten times out of 10 they'll be on the team," Wall said, later adding, "I'll be out of the picture ... I'm just being honest."
"It's tough, but I've been overlooked my whole career. I'm used to it. Just more motivation and fuel to my fire," Wall said.
Wall admits that even though he presumes he won't make the team, he enjoyed the experience and praised both USA Basketball architect Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski.
"Great group of guys over there. Jerry Colangelo, Coach K. ... All those guys are great people," Wall said.
Despite that sentiment, he still isn't expecting a trip to Rio in 2016.
"Oh, yeah. Ten times out of 10 they'll be on the team," Wall said, later adding, "I'll be out of the picture ... I'm just being honest."
"It's tough, but I've been overlooked my whole career. I'm used to it. Just more motivation and fuel to my fire," Wall said.
"Going into this year, [Team USA] is an opportunity, but my main goal is focusing on the Washington Wizards."
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