Miami Heat All-Star guard Dwyane Wade has informed USA Basketball that he will be unable to play in the Olympics this summer because of an upcoming surgery on his injured left knee. "As many people may know, throughout the season, I struggled with a recurring knee issue. After the championship game, I visited with my doctors for a round of comprehensive medical tests, and the recent results dictate the need for surgery. While every part of me wants to be in London, I need to take this time to do what's best to improve my health and allow me to continue to play the game I love. It was an honor to represent my country in 2004 and in 2008 when we won the gold medal. My thoughts and best wishes will travel with Team USA as they prepare to bring home the gold," said Wade. As a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team that finished 8-0 and won the gold medal, Wade averaged a team best 16.0 ppg. While his Miami Heat teammate LeBron James disappeared in the clutch during the gol...
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Dwyane Wade,
LeBron James,
Kobe Bryant,
Jerry Colangelo,
Dwight Howard,
LaMarcus Aldridge,
Carmelo Anthony,
Chris Bosh,
Rudy Gay,
Andre Iguodala,
Lamar Odom,
Chris Paul
TEAMS: Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers
TEAMS: Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers
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