Team USA Articles - Page 11

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. […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the story of Joel Embiid has captivated audiences, emerging as a significant subplot in the narrative of international basketball. This intrigue is fueled by his pivotal decision to represent the United States instead of France, despite his dual citizenship. Born in Cameroon and having relocated to the U.S. during […]

NBA players are expected to thrive in FIBA competitions. They are arguably the best basketball players in the world. However, that isn’t always the case. Let’s take a look at Jamal Murray and the nine most surprising NBA players to struggle in the Olympics. Check out the gallery below. Jamal Murray (Canada) With Jamal Murray’s […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the basketball tournament has showcased nothing short of exceptional talent and thrilling competition. Leading the charge are LeBron James of Team USA and Nikola Jokic of Serbia, who have positioned themselves at the top of the final FIBA MVP ladder. Their upcoming clash in the semi-finals is not just […]

The All-Stars on Team USA seem to be living it up at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. After routing Brazil 122-87 in the quarterfinal, the team will take on Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia in the semifinal on their quest for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal. Still, the players deserve a little break between […]

Coming off yet another disappointing showing in the FIBA World Cup, Team USA looked to come back with a vengeance in the 2024 Paris Olympics. With that goal in mind, they sought the services of some of the nation’s best players, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, and so far, Team USA has […]

Gilbert Arenas recently expressed his frustrations on why Team USA didn’t invite Jaylen Brown to play in the 2024 Olympics. Brown, alongside Boston Celtics teammates and Olympians Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White, won the 2024 NBA championship while bagging the Finals MVP award. Given his accolades, the star forward seems to be the […]

Team USA is set to face Serbia in the semifinal on Thursday night, and Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has not meshed well with the team’s leading scorers. Tatum was a key player on the 2020 roster that secured a gold medal in Tokyo, where he was one of the top scorers at just 22 […]

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 […]

Nike has made an insane amount of advertisements that exude a lot of aura for the Paris Olympics. Team USA legends like Kevin Durant got one with a Slim Reaper while Victor Wembanyama was also featured in another among others. However, A’ja Wilson may have just gotten the best one out of the bunch. The […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was on his self titled show where he talked about the much talked about topic of the USA three on three (known as 3×3) team and how disappointing they have been. Team USA’s run in the Paris Olympics came to an end Sunday where they lost to the Netherlands, […]

Team USA put together one of its most complete performances of the summer on Tuesday, blowing out Brazil 122-87 in the Olympic quarterfinals. The only team left standing between the Americans and the gold-medal game? Nikola Jokic and old friend Serbia, which the United States has beaten by 26 points twice—first in an Abu Dhabi […]

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, […]

The Team USA men’s basketball team is getting closer to winning gold, and there are three Boston Celtics players that would have the honor of adding more gold to their collection after winning the 2024 NBA Finals. Celtics guard Payton Pritchard thinks that if the Celtics roster went to the Olympics, they could win gold […]

While donning NCAA Duke blue and white, NBA top prospect Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball’s five-star recruit, kicked off his preseason highlight reel, and it’s gone viral. In a video posted on NCAA Duke Men’s Basketball’s X, formerly known as Twitter, page, Flagg, in NCAA’s Duke basketball practice jersey, completes an impressive, no-dribble, between-the-legs dunk, showcasing […]

LeBron James is often on the receiving end of alley-oops, but during Team USA’s Olympic quarterfinal vs. Brazil, James tossed a particularly beautiful pass to Jayson Tatum for a last-second oop before the halftime buzzer. With 6.3 seconds remaining in the first half, the Americans, leading by 25 points, had one last chance to add […]

Joel Embiid played a big role in Team USA’s win over Brazil in the knockout stages of the 2024 Olympic Games. He notched 14 points and seven rebounds in just 12 minutes in the 122-87 victory. Nothing stood out from Embiid’s game more than him hitting the DX chop near the end of the first […]

Playing for Team USA is a great chance to stand atop the basketball world and spend time alongside the best of the best. But it’s also a pressure cooker. Anything less than the gold medal is seen as a massive failure and leads to huge changes for the next iteration of the team. Sue Bird […]

Team USA is breezing past their Olympics competition to this point, as their demeanor off the court effectively captures their dominance. After leading Team USA to a 122-87 win over Brazil in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Devin Booker posted a photo of the star-studded squad looking completely relaxed and confident. If anyone had no basketball […]

Brazil’s run in the basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics has come to an end, but it’s through no fault of Bruno Caboclo. No longer two years away from being two years away, Caboclo played his heart out for his country in their 122-87 loss to Team USA in the quarterfinals of the competition. […]

Joel Embiid has been a major talking point for fans and critics alike amid Team USA’s successful run in the 2024 Paris Olympics thus far. On Tuesday, the story was that the Philadelphia 76ers star had to sit out the entire second half of their 122-87 demolition job of Brazil in the quarterfinals of the […]

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 […]

The United States Olympic Men’s Basketball put together another dominant performance as they beat Brazil 122-87 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Next up for Team USA: a rematch with Serbia. After Team USA’s win, head coach Steve Kerr spoke about what it will take for his team to beat Serbia again. “It’s a challenge. Serbia […]

Bam Adebayo recently expressed his thoughts on how Team USA can achieve success in the 2024 Olympics. The Americans crushed Brazil on Tuesday in a blowout 122-87 victory. While their recent win should serve as a confidence booster for the team, the players seem to remain locked in heading to the semifinals rematch against Serbia. […]

After beating Brazil in the quarterfinals, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr realized LeBron James. Throughout four games in the 2024 Olympics, there’s no questioning James’ greatness on the hardwood. However, coach Kerr is more impressed by his team captain’s ability to lead the team. While he put up an incredible scoring performance against Serbia […]

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 […]

After Team USA defeated Brazil in a blowout performance with a final score of 122-87, Anthony Davis shared his thoughts on what his team needs to do in their upcoming rematch against Serbia. The Americans easily crushed the Brazilians despite LeBron James getting stitched up in the third quarter. Devin Booker was the star of […]

Team USA is just two wins away from winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. It was not necessarily a tough outing against Brazil but they still needed to execute every detail of Steve Kerr’s schemes. While nearly everyone was popping off, LeBron James still managed to lead the squad which featured great performances […]

Snoop Dogg is not new to going viral during the Olympics. The iconic West Coast rapper has been invited once again in Paris and seemingly be the official uncle of everyone in Team USA. He was present from Simone Biles’ intense floor exercise to the LeBron James-led squad’s victory against Brazil. So, it came to […]

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 […]

With 2:03 left to play in the second quarter of Team USA’s Quarter Final game against Brazil, Joel Embiid went up for the putback attempt on a miss by Jayson Tatum, and as so often happens any time “The Process” goes for a score, he was met with contact and was awarded the and-1 for […]

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 […]

Joel Embiid ruffled many feathers when he chose to play for Team USA instead of pushing through with his commitment for France. Alas, Embiid hasn’t exactly established himself as one of the nation’s most important players thus far in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Embiid has made some good plays on both ends of the floor, […]

Anthony Davis is making his mark for Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. It’s his second time repping the United States in the Olympics and a far cry from how his first go-around looked like. Once a player who was stuffed to the end of the bench, the big man is playing regularly and […]

Team USA features what could be the most talented basketball lineup ever, anchored by two of the greatest players in NBA history, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first time these all-time greats have played together, and their combined prowess makes them nearly unstoppable when they’re in sync. The prospect […]

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 […]