The new Dream Team: LeBron, Curry and all the NBA stars called up to the United States for the 24 Games in Paris

This is known United States of America He puts all the meat on the grill in the Olympic Games and avoid doing it at the World Cup. Proof of this is his performances in the last two World Cups; For example, in 2023 they finished in fourth place, while in 2019 they were eliminated in the quarterfinals and finished in seventh place. The same did not happen in Tokyo Games 2020, where they got the gold. And now, in Paris 2024, they want to repeat their success, and they could also do so with a more close-knit squad: in the pre-list of 41 players presented, they appear as seeded LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

Yes, the United States Basketball Federation (USA Basketball) has published the pre-list of teams for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and There could be another Dream Team of the better style. Because among the prominent names those already mentioned appear, LeBron and Currybut also Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum and even Joel Embiid who, despite being born in Cameroon (he also has French citizenship) and having lived there until he was 16, preferred to represent the North American cast.

According to the media AtleticoBarring something unforeseen, these six stars would have already secured their place in the team for the Olympic Games, as all six have expressed their desire to participate in the next major Olympic event.

“The United States has incredible talent in basketball and I am delighted that many of the superstars of the sport have shown interest in representing the country at the Olympic Games. “It is a privilege to choose a team that will help us achieve our goal of once again standing on the top step of the podium.”said former player Grant Hill, CEO of USA Basketball.

And it doesn’t end here. Because, in addition to Super stars who could play, there will also be a luxury technical staff, which is the same one that commanded the team at the last World Cup and whose coach is Steve Kerrcurrent coach of the Golden State Warriors, and assistant to two other NBA coaches: Tyron Lue (Los Angeles Clippers) e Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat).

Now it’s good to clarify Of this pre-list of 41 players, logically only 12 will travel to Paris to participate in the Olympic Games. Half of that number (LeBron, Curry, Booker, Durant, Tatum and Embiid) would already appear to be secured. Now we just have to wait to see who will complete the team.

The complete pre-list of the United States basketball team that will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Point Guards: Desmond Bane, Devin Booker, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Alex Caruso, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Josh Hart, Tyler Herro, Jrue Holiday, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, Austin Reaves, Derrick White and Trae Young;

Wings: Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Mikal Bridges, Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Aaron Gordon, Brandon Ingram, LeBron James, Cam Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Bobby Portis, Duncan Robinson and Jayson Tatum;

Centers: Bam Adebayo, Jarrett Allen, Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Chet Holmgren, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Walker Kessler.

Among all these names, There are 13 players who have already participated in the Olympic Games. (among these, there are a total of 24 gold medals with the senior team) and 22 who have done the same in at least one World Championship (18 medals with the junior team).