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Stephen Curry to Skip 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio

The Golden State Warriors MVP will not represent Team USA.

OAKLAND, CA - If you were hoping to see an epic teaming-up of Steph Curry playing side-by-side with LeBron James, with USA emblazoned across their chests, you'll be disappointed that it won't happen in 2016.

Curry has informed Team USA that he is withdrawing his name from consideration formt his year's Olympic tea,. Instead, he'll spend the off season nursing his sore ankles and knee.

The Golden State Warriors announced the decision this morning on their official social media.

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Stephen Curry statement regarding USA Basketball & 2016 Summer Olympics: pic.twitter.com/sBF4eVrIyH
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) June 6, 2016

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