Team USA could not win a medal in the FIBA World Cup 2023. To avenge the loss, Team USA may send a team of superstars led by LeBron James to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The United States men’s basketball team will likely arrive in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics with a stronger squad than the one that placed fourth at the 2023 FIBA Olympic World Cup with only four NBA All-Stars.
A mock roster of Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics was posted online, captioned “Nobody is stopping them”. Obviously, seeing their favorite stars on the log was a treat for NBA fans. While a lot of fans had problems with who would start and who would go to the bench, others were firm that it was a team that wouldn’t lose. “Yeah, its a foregone conclusion,” a fan wrote under the post.
Team USA 2024 roster so far:
Starters:
Steph
Kawhi
LeBron
KD
EmbiidBench:
Booker
Tatum
ADNobody is stopping this team.
— ᴅ ʀ ᴇ ᴡ (@FeelLikeDrew) October 5, 2023
There’s not much doubt that the rest of the world is catching up to the US in this sport. The team-first approach that numerous other countries use, as well as the way they develop their lineups and foster chemistry, may be areas where they already have an advantage. However, America’s skill pool remains unbelievably deep, particularly at the guard position.
Which NBA stars have committed to playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics?
According to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, despite finishing fourth in the Philippines, Team USA’s prospects might be brighter next year. According to the two sources, LeBron James is “ready to commit” for next summer. He is also enlisting the help of many other elite players from across the league.
Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning MVP, will join King James. He had the choice to represent Team USA, Team France, or Team Cameroon at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the big man told Team USA managing director Grant Hill that he intends to play for Team USA. Stephen Curry is next in line. “It’s the one thing I haven’t done,” he said at media day.
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Anthony Davis are among several players who have committed to playing for Team USA in 2024. Assuming everyone listed above is healthy and willing to participate, USA Basketball can have anyone it wants. What would a stacked 12-man roster look like?
We may begin with the rumored ringleader and all of the major names he has recruited: James, Curry, Durant, Green, Tatum, Davis, and Booker. That’s seven positions already gone. The other five spots are equally hard to fill; fans might just name a better roster than any NBA analyst.