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PARIS — Former college hoops star and NBA veteran Jimmer Fredette tore ligaments playing for Team USA's 3x3 Olympics team and will be sidelined for about six months, he revealed late Sunday on social media. The Americans didn't get out of group play and suffered a tournament-ending 21-6 loss to the Netherlands, landing them in seventh place among eight squads. Fredette said he tore two ligaments in his adductor in his second game in Paris, a loss to Poland.
“I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason,” Fredette said. “And something this has taught me is to enjoy the journey. You never know what can happen once you reach your destination, but if you don’t enjoy getting there — you are missing the point.” Even though the U.S. failed to qualify for the Tokyo Games, it was considered a serious medal contender in Paris. The U.S.
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