Should players only join their respective national teams if their teams don't make the playoffs?

Question

Look at it: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Elton Brand - All of their teams went deep into the playoffs and because of all those extra games including the fiba worlds their performance this year has dropped compared to last year because they are really tired. While guys like - Antawn Jamison, Joe Johnson, Carmelo Anthony, Shane Battier, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, etc. whose teams made no or short playoff runs are doing just fine

Answer 1

I think that's a very good question, but it always comes down to the players. It's not every year that these guys can go around the world and compete for their country. Since they know how it feels now I have a feeling Wade, LeBron, and maybe some other guys will most likely not compete this summer in South America especially Wade he's played the longest ball this whole year. I'm pretty sure they're hoping Kobe, Arenas, Stoudemire, Billups would join this summer if Coangelo will use them.