NBA Alert: Kevin Durant withdraws from Team USA in the FIBA World Cup

NBA MVP Kevin Durant  withdrew from consideration of being on the Team USA roster in the FIBA World Cup, citing "physical and mental fatigue". "This was an extremely difficult decision as I take great pride in representing our country," Durant said in a statement. "I know that I owe it to my USA Basketball teammates to be totally invested in the experience. After going through training camp with USAB, I realized I could not fulfill my responsibilities to the team from both a time and energy standpoint." He is along with Blake Griffin, LaMarcus Aldridge,and Kevin Love who also withdrew from the consideration of being on the team after the horrendous Paul George injury.