LAS VEGAS (AP) — Luis Scola thought Argentina's time might have passed.
The Golden Generation had grown old, the younger players hadn't grown up enough, and when the Argentines went out weakly two years ago in the Basketball World Cup, Scola considered walking away rather than chase more medals.
But Argentina is back in the Olympics, and this time Scola isn't just leading the basketball team.
He's leading the whole delegation.
The veteran forward will carry the flag in the opening ceremony, capping an amazing turn of events after just two years ago he wasn't sure he wanted to keep playing.