Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan among 30 finalists for spots on 2016 U.S. Olympic team

Chris Paul

Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

 

Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul on Monday were among 30 players named as finalists for roster spots on the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. Only 12 are available.

Paul played in the 2008 and 2012 teams that won gold medals; both went 8-0 in Beijing and London. Paul has averaged 8.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 16 games.

Griffin made the 2012 team, but was forced to pull out because of an injury.

All three players participated in the 2015 USA National team mini-camp in July in Las Vegas.

The Golden State Warriors have five players as finalists – Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala. The only other team with at least three is the Cleveland Cavaliers with LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving.