Zion withdraws from USA Select
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New Orleans Pelicans No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson has withdrawn from USA Basketball's Select Team for FIBA World Cup training, Team USA director Jerry Colangelo told @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
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Williamson and the Pelicans are focused on having the top pick fully integrated into the franchise and its new additions this offseason -- as quickly as possible. USA has available pool of names to choose from even as players withdraw.
Kind of a two edged sword
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I don't agree with this move. I understand the need to keep him healthy but this was an opportunity to go against our best in a controlled environment.
AD learned and made connections from/with other NBA players(James, Paul,etc...) during the FIBA games. We don't need this to happen to this young man as it did to AD. While the experience may be good for him it depends on what experience he is getting.