NBA stars at the disposal of the United States National Team

Some of the most important figures in the NBA have confirmed their presence at the 2024 Olympic Games

NBA Media Day brought a series of statements from some of the most important figures in the competition. The teams appeared in different facilities to face the 23/24 season and held press conferences where they discussed their expectations for what is to come in the best league in the world. But some of the talk turned to the United States National Team. The league’s top brass have given their approval to join the team that will represent their country at Paris 2024.

During the Phoenix Suns’ Media Day, Kevin Durant If you are interested in joining the US team; should the coaching staff decide. The perimeter is very specific about this: “I will play in the Olympic Games next year”. If he makes the squad, he will face his fourth Olympic event, having been present at London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021; obviously there is a gold medal in all of them.

Another one of those consulted about this situation is LeBron James, one of the main proponents of the “Super Team” after the United States was knocked off the podium for the second straight World Cup. In the tournament held in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia, the North American country finished fourth, while China finished seventh. The reality of the 23rd of the Los Angeles Lakers is a little different because of his age, but he left an optimistic version of the situation. “I’m interested, let’s see what happens. On a physical level, I will see at the end of the season. But I don’t think there will be too much damage, let’s see what happens.”said LeBron, winner of Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012. The historical player will be the link that exists with several other figures, such as Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green, among others.

Stephen Curry, a Golden State Warriors player, has won gold medals in international tournaments, but he has never been present at an Olympic event, something that, he confirmed, is an experience he wants to live. “I talked to a few people about the opportunity and I really want to go there to play in the Paris 2024 Olympics. It’s the only thing I’ve never done… I really want to go there. “I really want to be on the team.”

The truth is that there are 12 places available, but now it seems that many more want to join this tournament. Bam Adebayo, DeMar DeRozan, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, Khris Middleton, Julius Randle, Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon, Fred VanVleet and Brook Lopez They are among those who have indicated that they will play without a doubt next year.

The big unknown for this story is what will happen Joel Embiid. The last NBA regular phase MVP has the possibility to wear the jersey of three teams: the United States, France and Cameroon, but he has not yet made this decision. “I love all three options. Cameroon, I was born there, I am from there and I want to represent my country. But the goal is also to play in the Olympic Games. If we had the opportunity, or if there us to qualify for the Olympics, it’s an easy decision. But it’s still up in the air. And I really want to play in the Olympics. I’ll definitely make a decision in the next few days.

Those who already have tickets to Paris 2024

If this situation happens, it could be the first time James and Curry share a team for that country’s national team. The countries already confirmed in Paris are: France (headquarters), United States, Canada, Serbia, Germany, Australia, South Sudan and Japan. The four remaining teams will start from the playoffs, with places still to be determined.