I understand when a superstar who has many seasons under his belt, many PO matches, wants to get rest. But we are talking about 21 year old Fox and 20 year old Bagley, who have together little bit over 200 professional matches. If they need to save legs now, what will be when they have 30.
there is really no downside here, they are playing for their country, being coached by Pop and Kerr, competing with better players than they would do in Kings camp..
I know in USA it is not that popular to play for NT, but this is huge chance for Fox especially to show what he can do, and make nice way to enter next season..
just one more thing. Jokic:
2015/2016 - 10.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.4 APG
2016 Rio Olympics silver with NT
2016/2017 - 16.7 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.9 APG