Nets guard Jason Kidd, who won an Olympic glod megal in Sydney, Australia back in 2000 would prefer to rest rather than go for another one.

"I'll probably pass on it," said Kidd, who insisted his knee problem is not the main reason for withdrawing, but will play a part. "I have to [decided] shortly. I have to go ahead and tell them. If I decided today, I would have to probably pass. I would love to represent our country.

"I did it once and I thought it was a great experience. But at the same, I haven't had a break."