Representing your country is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on an athlete and there is no greater platform than the Olympic Games.
The Unites States men’s basketball team has finally unveiled their 12-man roster for the upcoming Olympics set to take place in Paris, France. The star-studded lineup that includes some of the games biggest names includes LeBron James and Stephen Curry and will be managed by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. The last spot on the roster was awarded to six-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard.
The final 12-man roster consists of:
LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers
Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
Anthony Davis – Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
Kevin Durant – Phoenix Suns
Devin Booker – Phoenix Suns
Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics
Jrue Holiday – Boston Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton – Indiana Pacers
Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Kawhi Leonard – Los Angeles Clippers
Greatness Unites.
The 2024 USA Men's National Team is here.
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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) April 17, 2024
The legendary 1992 USA “Dream Team” that featured stars such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson has been credited for the growth in the game’s popularity on a global scale. That team went on to win the gold medal in Barcelona, defeating the Croatia in the championship game.
USA will enter the tournament as firm favorites to seal their fifth consecutive gold medal. Serbia and France are also littered with talented stars and could stand in the way of an easy path to the finals.
The Olympics are set to take place from July 26 to August 11.
