Breaking down John Wall's 2016 Olympic team chances after Chris Paul's withdrawal

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsPaul's withdrawal (kinda rhymes, I know) makes it easier for John Wall to make the Olympic team, but it's still not a guarantee.

On Tuesday, Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated reported that Clippers point guard Chris Paul has withdrawn his name from consideration for the 2016 USA Basketball men's national team that will play in the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Paul played for the 2006 FIBA World Championship where he won a bronze medal and was on the 2008 and 2012 Olympic teams that won the Gold Medal.

Paul was the starting point guard on the 2012 Olympic team in London and would likely be the starter for the 2016 team if he decided to stay. With his absence,…