“Bol Bol had the chance to play for South Sudan, and I …

Durant has been so moved by representing Team USA that he has encouraged other players to take advantage of the Olympic experience whenever it presents itself. “Bol Bol had the chance to play for South Sudan, and I was encouraging him to do so,” Durant said. “I think he might have been injured, but I’m like, man, you need to go experience the Olympics. … Being able to play on that stage and see the pride that people have for where they come from, I think every player should experience that.”