Mike Krzyzewski: USA Basketball double-checked with Kobe Bryant before naming Olympic team

Kobe Bryant withdrew from Olympic consideration just a couple days before USA Basketball named finalists for the Rio roster. He then followed through on his plan to retire, leaving the Lakers with a memorable final game. Even after all that, Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski said Kobe still received some Olympics consideration. Arash Markazi of ESPN: Coach K on making [...]