(670 The Score) In another sign of his ascension to stardom, Bulls guard Zach LaVine is headed to the Olympics.
LaVine will play for Team USA in Tokyo in the Summer Games, the Athletic reported Wednesday afternoon. The honor comes as LaVine is coming off a career season, as he was named an All-Star for the first time and averaged 27.4 points while shooting 50.7% overall and 41.9% on 3-pointers.
LaVine joins a squad that also has commitments from Nets forward Kevin Durant, Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Heat big man Bam Adebayo, Warriors forward Draymond Green, Suns guard Devin Booker, Cavaliers big man Kevin Love, Pistons forward Jerami Grant, Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and Bucks forward Khris Middleton, according to the Athletic.
Team USA's training camp is scheduled to start in Las Vegas in early July. The Olympics start July 23, and Team USA's first game there is set for July 25.
The U.S. has won the gold medal in men's basketball in each of the past three Summer Games.
