WASHINGTON – As Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal anticipates the birth of his second child in August, he has decided to withdraw from next month’s Team USA Basketball training camp and FIBA World Cup tournament later this summer.
“It was a very difficult decision for him because he loves Team USA, loves being a part of it. He’s been a part of Team USA since high school,” said Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein. “But I think also being a father and being there for his family is really, really important.”
Beal, who was invited to participate in the camp in June, becomes the latest NBA star to leave the roster.