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LeBron James and Joel Embiid to Lead US Men’s Basketball Team at Paris 2024 Olympics
The United States men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James and reigning most valuable player Joel Embiid headlining the star-studded lineup. The team also includes Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and several other top NBA players. Read more about it here.
Quick Facts
- The US men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, featuring top NBA players including LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
- All 12 members of the team have been NBA All-Stars, with four recipients of the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and six NBA champions.
- The US team will play in Group C with Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of a qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico on August 3.
LeBron James, who has previously won two Olympic golds and a bronze, will make his return to the Olympic stage after sitting out the last two Games. The US men’s basketball team also includes other prominent players such as Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. The squad, named the Paris “Dream Team,” comprises 12 NBA All-Stars, including multiple MVP award winners and NBA champions.
USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill expressed his gratitude to the players for their commitment and acknowledged the tough competition they will face in the Olympics. The US team is set to play in Group C against Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of a qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico on August 3. The Paris Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11.
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