FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. “Kawhi has been ramping up for the Olympics over the past several weeks and had a few strong practices in Las Vegas,” USA Basketball said in a statement Wednesday, July 10, 2024. “He felt ready to compete. However, he respects that USA Basketball and the Clippers determined it's in his best interest to spend the remainder of the summer preparing for the upcoming season rather than participating in the Olympic Games in Paris.””(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)