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Team USA, USA Basketball, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and the 2024 Olympics
August 10, 2024; Paris, France: In the men’s basketball gold medal game at the Accor Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, American guards LeBron James (6) and Kevin Durant (7) react in the second half against France. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Rob Schumacher
Posted on August 18, 2024 Author
Matthew Valento
The NBA was denied LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant games for over five years. Fortunately, the previous season included early-season matches between
In the end, the United States managed to win their sixth gold medal in a row. Because of Durant’s star power, it is difficult to give everyone equal credit, but James did his share, referring to him as one of the greatest players of all time (via Sam Amick of The Athletic):
While Durant also hit opportune shots by drilling several contested mid-range baskets, Curry stole the show with his heroics late in the gold medal game against France. Even though Durant had to contend with a calf ailment throughout the United States’ exhibition campaign, he was able to make an immediate impact after returning.
Like James, the 35-year-old forward is a unique scorer, and supporters are beginning to realise that this specific trio will never play together again. Therefore, it’s special that they recognise and value it, even if when the 2024–25 NBA season starts, they will once again be rivals.
The 2028 Summer Olympics, scheduled for Los Angeles, will present an opportunity for home cooking in the United States. But in four years, Team USA might appear very different.
Considering the ageing talents that were on this team, LeBron James believes that this 2024 run can “inspire people” in that way.
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