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Scene: A dimly lit locker room after a Team USA practice session. Players mill about, towels draped around their necks. A somber mood hangs in the air.
Coach Pop (gruff but respected) addresses the team.
COACH POP: Alright, fellas, gather around. We got some news.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics star, concerned) - Everything alright, Coach?
COACH POP: Kawhi won't be joining us in Paris.
A murmur of disappointment runs through the team.
Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks star, concerned) - Is he hurt?
COACH POP: No major injuries. The Clippers and Kawhi decided it's best for him to focus on getting ready for next season.
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers star, surprised) - Wow. That's a big loss.
COACH POP: No doubt. But that's why we have a deep team. And speaking of depth...
(Coach Pop throws a towel towards a figure in the back of the room.)
COACH POP: Derrick, step forward.
Derrick White (Boston Celtics guard, a surprised grin spreading across his face) - Yes sir?
COACH POP: Welcome to Team USA, son. You're officially replacing Kawhi on the roster.
The team erupts in cheers and pats on the back for White.
Derrick White: (Beaming) Let's go! I won't let you guys down.
Jayson Tatum: (Putting a friendly arm around White) We got your back, White.
Jrue Holiday: (Nodding) Welcome aboard, brother.
COACH POP: Alright, enough celebrating. We still got work to do. Let's get back on the court and show the world why Team USA is still the team to beat!
(The players head back to the court, a renewed determination in their eyes. Derrick White walks alongside his new teammates, a sense of pride and excitement washing over here)
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