(Reuters) - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, one of the NBA's most dynamic players, said on Friday he has withdrawn from consideration for the defending champion United States team for the Rio Olympics.
"After speaking with my family, I have decided to not participate in this year's Olympics," Westbrook, a member of the London 2012 gold medal winning team, said in a statement.
"This was not an easy decision, as representing my country at the World Championships in 2010 and the Olympics in 2012 were career highlights for me. I look forward to future opportunities as a member of USA Basketball.