Thompson acknowledges Zika concern, but wants to play in Rio (Yahoo Sports)

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Not even Zika worries will deter Klay Thompson from playing in the Olympics if asked. The Golden State guard, while he and other potential Olympians in these NBA Finals acknowledged having some concerns about the Zika virus, made clear Tuesday he would accept any invitation that comes his way to represent USA Basketball at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. ''It would be an honor to play for Team USA,'' Thompson said.

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