Who is the representative of Team USA? Colangelo?
"I felt from day one it was a longshot only because we didn’t know about the physicality in terms of his ability to move up against stronger players,” Colangelo said. “The fact that he was injured took him out almost immediately."
I think their might be a silent agreement to limit his minutes to avoid possible injury for the reason Colangelo gave in that quote.
I think some people haven't watch basketbll enough realize it, but once seen on the court, the tune will change in 2 seconds. He doesn't need to be trying to guard players like Gortat, Bynum, Duncan, Gasol Bros, the talented Lopez, etc. just to pick up fouls and get clobbered.
Not while he's a 19 year 220 anyway.