It's not a merit contest or a Nike conspiracy. It's about fit. Grant Hill and Steve Kerr realized the one area they're less than solid on is defensive foot speed on the perimeter. Now, with Kawhi out, it was their chance to fix it. Team USA has ONE mission here: to win. They don't need any more raw talent--that exhibition against Canada made that obvious. They need specific roles, fit and team dynamic. Derrick White is possibly the most versatile, easily-insertable guy in the world. As Clint Eastwood said, "deservin's got nothin' to do with it."
