For most of us here in the United States, the FIBA World Cup is a significant though secondary international competition compared to the Olympics. Because of that, the USA men’s national basketball team is coming to China this weekend with a roster of very good, but not superstar-level players.
Superstars like Anthony Davis and James Harden have declined invites. And Wizards guard Bradley Beal also declined an invite because his second child is due. Ultimately, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is the only American on the All-NBA team for this year’s World Cup.