With all due respect to the red, white, and blue, Kevin Garnett is focused on wearing Celtic green.

USA Basketball president Jim Tooley confirmed that Garnett was approached about joining its 2008 Beijing Olympic squad within the last week. The first-year Celtics forward won a gold medal while playing for the United States during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Tooley, however, said the 10-time All-Star respectfully declined the invitation.

"There is no discussion about that," Garnett said. "I don't want to discuss that. They know that."

Said Tooley: "We understand his decision and respect it. He's with a good team and he's focused on that."