Paris, France – Team USA is gearing up for the upcoming Paris Olympics with a star-studded roster that includes basketball icons LeBron James and Stephen Curry, among others. The team, assembled by USA Basketball, will also feature Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and a mix of both seasoned veterans and young talents, as reported by sources close to the team.
LeBron James, a seasoned Olympian with three previous appearances, will be reuniting with Team USA after missing out on the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Joining him will be newcomers like Stephen Curry, who will be making his Olympic debut after missing the 2016 Games due to injuries.
In addition to James and Curry, the team will be coached by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, with assistance from coaches Tyronn Lue, Erik Spoelstra, and Mark Few. This coaching staff will lead a roster that includes returning champions from the Tokyo Games like Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker.
Joel Embiid, a dual citizen of the USA and France, will also be making his Olympic debut this year, choosing to represent Team USA over his native Cameroon or France. With the team looking to redeem themselves after a disappointing performance at the FIBA World Cup, the addition of Embiid’s skillset will be crucial to their success on the international stage.
The competition at the Paris Olympics is expected to be fierce, with teams like France, Serbia, and Canada boasting formidable lineups that could pose a challenge to Team USA’s quest for gold. With players like Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Nikola Jokić, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected to shine on the global stage, the Paris Games are sure to be a thrilling showcase of basketball talent.