Rockets guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook indicated in training camp that each hoped to play in the 2020 Olympics Both All-Star guards and former MVPs are among USA Basketball’s 44 finalists for the 12-man roster Harden leads the NBA in scoring with an average of 35.2 points per game this season, along with 7.3 assists and 6.5 rebounds Meanwhile, Westbrook is averaging 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists They won a gold medal together at the 2012 Olympics before each withdrew from consideration for the 2016 squad
James Harden, Russell Westbrook named finalists for 2020 Olympics
Rockets guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook indicated in training camp that each hoped to play in the 2020 Olympics Both All-Star guards and former MVPs are among USA Basketball’s 44 finalists for the 12-man roster Harden leads the NBA in scoring with an average of 35.2 points per game this season, along with 7.3 assists and 6.5 rebounds Meanwhile, Westbrook is averaging 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists They won a gold medal together at the 2012 Olympics before each withdrew from consideration for the 2016 squad