Joel Embiid missed practice with an illness, while Anthony Davis returned after an illness. Team USA begins basketball play at the Paris Olympics vs. Serbia on Sunday.
PARIS -- Having the two best big men dealing with illness when facing the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player isn't ideal, but that is what Team USA is dealing with as it readies to open Olympic play.Kerr, however, isn't worried anyone will be forced to miss the game, as Davis was able to practice Saturday., who took part in his third consecutive practice and is on track to be ready to play Serbia after missing Team USA's five exhibition games with a calf injury.
Kerr didn't commit to immediately starting Durant, though that likely will be the role at some point for the all-time leading scorer for Team USA at the Olympics. One thing that has been made clear is Durant's teammates are anxious to have him out there.said of Durant on Saturday."He looked extremely well the other day in practice. Obviously his wind and his rhythm is going to continue to come, but if we're able to get him back and make a huge impact to our club.
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