Elite Sports NY · Jun 28, 2021
Jerry Colangelo explains Julius Randle’s Team USA snub
Julius Randle won’t be going to the Olympics in Tokyo with Team USA this summer, but he was “right there” on the cusp of making the roster.
New York Knicks fans won’t get to watch Julius Randle at the Olympics this summer. The All-NBA big man was left off of the Team USA roster despite the fact that he had made a strong case for himself with his breakout season.
According to USA Basketball executive director Jerry Colangelo, Randle was “right there” for a spot. He cited Kevin Love’s international experience as a reason for him making the roster.
The Knicks' Julius Randle was "right there" for an Olympic roster spot, @usabasketball executive director Jerry Colangelo said.
