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What made the men’s Team USA basketball team’s run to the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics such an entertaining watch was the fact that generation-defining superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant were the ones leading the way. Those three have been battling one another for decades on an NBA […]

LeBron James recently reacted to a fan-made art of him, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant sitting side by side on social media. James uploaded the picture on his X (formerly Twitter) account. In the art, the three basketball greats are sitting in front of the Eiffel Tower while the sun is setting. Behind the sunset […]

On Sunday, Kevin Durant and Team USA picked up a Gold Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a close win over the French National Team, led by San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama. Durant didn’t have to do a whole lot in the title game (that was left up to former Golden State Warriors […]

There’s a generation of hoops fans out there who fell in love with the game of basketball thanks to Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. When this trio of transcendent, once-in-a-generation stars teamed up together to play for the Dream Team during the 1992 Summer Olympics — along with eight other future Basketball Hall […]

Team USA and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in the midst of celebrating after winning his third gold medal at the Olympics which the latest was achieved by beating France Saturday afternoon in Paris. Besides taking home the Olympics MVP, James spoke about which gold medal that he has won with Team USA […]

On Sunday, the Team USA women’s squad won their eighth consecutive gold medal with a thrilling win over France in the final game of the tournament. This occurred on the heels of the Team USA men’s squad also defeating France on Sunday afternoon, marking the first time both a men’s and women’s team from the […]

Time and again, Kevin Durant still embodies the idea that Twitter is better than going to the club. After Team USA won its fifth straight gold medal, Durant celebrated victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a shot at Team Germany star Dennis Schroder. Durant captioned a photo of Team USA wearing gold medals with […]

For the first four games of the 2024 Summer Olympics, it looked as if the picturesque jumper of Stephen Curry had been lost in the midst of all of Team USA’s pre-Olympics travels. In Team USA’s three group play games and in their first knockout round game versus Brazil, the game’s greatest shooter was a […]

Team USA grabbed their fifth straight Olympics gold medal in basketball following their 98-87 win against France on Saturday and a big reason why was the continued brilliance of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant will have to make a decision on whether or not to play for Team USA in four years for […]

Kevin Durant arrived in Paris with a Summer Games hoops legacy that was already among the best ever, but he will return to the United States as arguably the most successful Olympics player of all-time. Following Saturday’s 98-87 victory versus France in the men’s final, Durant is now the first male basketball talent to win […]

With the Gold Medal and Olympics immortality on the line, Team USA and Team France met in the final game of the men’s Olympic basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon, and delivered an all-timer for hoops fans who have been tuned in throughout what has been one of the most memorable and competitive tournaments in the […]

Victor Wembanyama was one of the most hyped rookies coming into the 2023-24 NBA season. Since then, Wemby has living up to the hype by winning the NBA Rookie of the Year while also breaking some records. Basketball fans will get to see more of the French prospect as he tries to help his country […]

One of the greatest Olympics men’s basketball players of all-time is getting a boost in his role at the Paris Summer Games. After coming off the bench for the entirety of the global tournament, Kevin Durant is being inserted into the Team USA starting lineup for the Gold Medal clash with France, per Shams Charania […]

Team USA men’s basketball defeated Serbia on Thursday 95-91. The USA did not play up to their expectations but still won the game in the end. Stephen Curry led the team with 36 points in the victory. Curry’s impressive performance certainly caught Kevin Durant’s attention, per ESPN, video via ClutchPoints. “His energy was high… It […]

Steve Kerr has transformed from a successful NBA champion as a player into a championship-winning coach. He has led the Warriors to four NBA championships. As a result, it isn’t surprising that he’s currently tasked to coach the Team USA squad in the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. But despite his winning history, Kerr has also […]

Kevin Durant is on another posting spree, folks! This time, it comes after Team USA squeaked out a win against Serbia in the semifinal round of the knockout stages of the 2024 Olympics. Nikola Jokic earned himself a ton of praise for leading a great effort from the Serbians, who led by as many as […]

The enthralling clash between Team USA and Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics brought to the forefront some allegiance issues among fans. With Nikola Jokic playing a starring role for Serbia (and his biggest rival, Joel Embiid, playing for Team USA), fans of the Denver Nuggets were actively rooting for Serbia on […]

Fans waited a long time to witness the first Olympics experience of future Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry. And it was well worth it. He shined in the City of Light and helped Team USA avoid its most shocking elimination in 20 years, as the Americans roared back to defeat […]

The Warriors’ Draymond Green is known for his outspoken opinions on the game of basketball. He doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing his stance on things, including Steve Kerr’s coaching aptitude at the Olympics in Paris, France on Thursday. The United States national team trailed Nikola Jokic’s Serbia early in the second half […]

While it’s usually good between teammates in the NBA, the dynamic changes when NBA players represent their respective countries. With the NBA going more and more global, it isn’t surprising to see NBA teammates clash against one another at the world stage. Let’s take a look at 10 best NBA teammate clashes in Olympic history. […]

Kevin Durant made Olympic history, becoming Team USA’s all-time leading scorer, which one would assume is his favorite memory of the 2024 Paris Games thus far, but it’s not. Durant says watching USA Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who won three gold medals and one silver medal in the 2024 Olympics, is at the top […]

Nike has been going all-out in their advertisements for the Paris Olympics. With the theme ‘Winning isn’t for everyone’, they have told the stories of generational talents like LeBron James, A’ja Wilson, and Kevin Durant. However, the Phoenix Suns star’s run with the checks has been insanely good. Prior to the start of Team USA’s […]

A photo of Kevin Durant and Suni Lee recently went viral on social media. While the picture was uploaded after Lee’s photo with Devin Booker surfaced, it appears the picture with Durant was taken on the same night. Looking at the first uploaded photo featuring Lee and Booker, the gymnast wore a strapless grey top […]

Anthony Edwards was able to celebrate his 23rd birthday in Paris during the Olympics, and it looked like a few of his Team USA teammates surprised him. A video shows Edwards walking into a venue with Kevin Durant looking back in the distance, and seconds later a group of people are yelling “surprise” at the […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics progress, the events have been a spectacle of fierce competition and groundbreaking achievements. Among these, Team USA’s basketball team continues to stand out with their unmatched prowess and unbeaten streak. Their command over the court was vividly demonstrated in the quarter-finals this Tuesday against Brazil, where they clinched a resounding […]

The United States men’s basketball team has secured a chance at potentially winning a medal. After their dismantling of Brazil, Team USA is now in the semifinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Americans are set to take on Serbia for the second time in these Olympics. The United States have looked unstoppable so far, […]

Nike recently released a commercial featuring Kevin Durant with Deion Sanders providing a voice-over. Over the summer, Nike released a series of commercials about “Winning Isn’t For Everyone”. These commercials featured the likes of LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant. Being one of the legendary Nike athletes, Durant got his own commercial as well. […]

It hasn’t exactly been rough sailing for the French national basketball team in the 2024 Olympics despite playing in front of their home crowd. After taking care of business in their opening game against Brazil, France ran into a more competitive than expected contest against Japan, and then they sputtered against Germany. Their loss against […]

After missing the start of Team USA’s stint in the 2024 Olympics due to injury, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has returned and made a great impact. Durant scored 11 points in a 122-87 win over Brazil on Tuesday, breaking WNBA legend Lisa Leslie’s all-time Team USA scoring record. Durant posted a heartfelt message on […]

Kevin Durant is now the new all-time scoring leader for Team USA. He was able to usurp Lisa Leslie for the record during their Olympics win against Brazil. While a lot of stars like LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, and Lewis Hamilton among others get to embrace their longevity, the Phoenix Suns star may not have […]

Team USA Basketball has had some impressive runs in the Olympics over the years. The 2024 men’s squad advanced to the semifinals after beating Brazil on Tuesday. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant scored 11 points in the matchup, and in the process, he broke former WNBA legend Lisa Leslie’s all-time scoring record for Team USA. […]

Team USA never fails to field a star-studded lineup at the Olympics. For Paris, they assembled the most insane collection of talents which had a three-headed monster front and center. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant have all been wreaking havoc under the guidance of Steve Kerr. However, only one of them is going […]

There’s no question that NBA players make a major impact in the Olympics. By playing at the highest level of basketball, it’s only natural for them to thrive in the international scene. Let’s take a look at 12 Olympic records held by an NBA player. Most Olympic gold medals in men’s basketball – Carmelo Anthony […]

Kevin Durant recently opened up about his thoughts on which opinions matter to him the most. Throughout his career, Durant turned himself into one of the most polarizing figures in the world of basketball. Many respect and adore him for the work he has put into the game. While some hate him for the questionable […]

Team USA basketball has looked utterly dominant so far at the 2024 Paris Olympics, going a perfect 3-0 in the preliminary rounds. The Americans beat South Sudan, Serbia, and Puerto Rico all handily and now head into the quarterfinals where they will face Brazil. It’s no secret that Steve Kerr’s squad is a clear-cut favorite […]

Kevin Durant is a living legend in our game today and he’s no stranger to being one of Nike’s top signature athletes. With his 17th signature sneaker recently dropping, his line is currently one of the longest tenured acts at Nike, accompanying the likes of LeBron James and Michael Jordan. After a recent USA-themed release […]

During the 2024 Olympics, Kevin Durant has been a history-maker, trash-talker and mentor. But one role he has not occupied in Paris is that of a starter for Team USA. The future Hall of Famer has come off the bench in the United States’ first three games after nursing a left calf strain in the […]

At only 22-years-old, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards is still, in many ways, just a kid. Yes, Edwards stands 6’6″ and is one of the most impressive athletic specimens who has ever stepped on an NBA floor, but the way that he carries himself is often like a kid in the proverbial candy store. […]

Phoenix Suns star and Team USA’s leading scorer at the Olympics Kevin Durant, responded to a fan’s comment about him and Drake on social media. KD kept his strong connection with the famous Canadian rapper. Their friendship, which has spanned over a decade, is frequently highlighted by both as they continue to show their bond […]