When you think about the abundance of NBA players who may show up and jockey for a spot to represent Team USA, it will be a hard bunch to weed out. But then again, Jerry Colangelo is expected to set some parameters to see who is truly willing and those who are not.
And as far as Jerry Colangelo, executive director for USA Basketball, is concerned, it all starts by showing up at minicamp next summer. In short, Lebron James has a spot waiting for him if he does show up.
Showing up mean simply being there and not to actually play and prove you deserve a roster spot. James has undoubtedly proven that so such is a no brainer. It is a situation that Kevin Durant and Kevin Love are in, both injured but wanting to be part of the team.
The target is, of course, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics so from the looks of it, James will have ample time to think about it. Apparently, there is no pressure for James to represent his country, seeing a lot of players that the NBA has to offer.
In all, it would be about honor and wanting to be part of something. There is no money involved, just fulfillment. If he is worried about getting injured then surely Colangelo will not force him to be on the team. His case may be different but the last thing that Team USA would need is forcing a player to play if his heart is not totally into it.
But of course, James will be a big boost if he really wants a spot on the team. So at the end of the day, it all really depends on whether he wants to be part of it or not, despite saying back in 2013 that it would be his last.
