The 34-year-old Toronto Raptors star was one of seven players named in this year's squad, who played in the NBA last season.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/aronbaynes\/status\/1420904119850749954<\/a><\/p>\n "I am really disappointed that I can't continue in the Olympics," Baynes said in a statement.<\/p>\n "I along with the rest of the team have been working so hard in our quest for an historic Olympic medal and I am gutted that I can't complete the journey with the boys', but I have every confidence that they will get the job done".<\/p>\n It's expected Baynes, who made his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs in 2013, and was an NBA champion in 2014, will make a full recovery in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n "Aron is a big part of our team and we are all hurting for him, but we have great depth in our squad and I have every confidence the 11 remaining players," head coach Brian Goorjian said. <\/p>\n "We will all stay focused on the task ahead. Unfortunately, injuries can happen but this team is resilient and we will adapt".<\/p>\n Patty Mills said the injury was a "tough loss" for the team, but that they would bounce back.<\/p>\n "His presence on the floor and physical play has been a big part of our identity for so long and that will be missed, but it doesn't change our focus and how we go about our business and what we have come to achieve," he said.<\/p>\n "We have always spoken about how important each player's role is, and the impact it can have for the better of our group because of our depth. That doesn't change. We've got Baynsey's back. We'll cover for him."<\/p>\n The Boomers are 2-0 through their first two matches, with wins against Nigeria and Italy to kick-start their Tokyo campaign. The Aussies face Germany tomorrow from 6.20pm AEST.<\/p>\n "I have every confidence in this playing group and our focus will not waiver as we strive for that Olympic gold medal," Mills said.<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n