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- LeBron James and Anthony Davis join Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Team USA assembles a star-studded roster including Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
- LeBron James likely to start as point forward in his first Olympics since 2012.
- Team USA aims to capture gold after a third-place finish in the last FIBA World Cup.
Team USA Gears Up for Gold with LeBron and Davis
Los Angeles Lakers icons LeBron James and Anthony Davis are set to make a splash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking their return to Team USA basketball.
With an early commitment from James, USA Basketball has successfully curated a formidable lineup, including the likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid. This elite group convened in Las Vegas for the start of their training camp, exuding excitement and camaraderie reminiscent of a superhero team-up. The gathering marked James’s first Olympic appearance in 12 years and a decade since Davis donned the USA jersey.
James, eager to finally team up with Curry, expressed his simple yet profound anticipation for the games: “Just playing ball. That’s what I love to do. It’s gonna be fun.” Meanwhile, Davis is expected to play a more pivotal role than in his 2012 Olympic stint. While the starting lineup is still under wraps, predictions place James in a starting position, with Curry, Durant, and Embiid likely joining him, leaving a fierce competition for the remaining spot.
The assembled Team USA is on a mission to reclaim the top podium spot after a less-than-satisfactory finish at the last FIBA World Cup. With such a high-caliber roster, expectations are sky-high for a dominant performance in Paris.
