Devin Booker: The unsung hero of the US team in the journey to win the 2024 Olympics?
Stephen Curry was the hero for the U.S. in the Olympic semifinals and finals. LeBron James, with his tenacity and efficiency, was the hero for the U.S. throughout the group stage. But an all-star team still needs egos willing to humble themselves to be “role-players,” …
Surpassing LeBron James and Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant has a unique achievement with the US team after the 2024 Olympics
Already the NBA's top scorer, Kevin Durant is no slouch in the national team. Thanks to helping the US team win the title at Paris 2024, Durant has won the 4th Olympic gold medal of his career. This achievement separates …
Having just won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, will the US team say goodbye to its first member?
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked many milestones for the US 5×5 men's basketball team. They won their 5th consecutive gold medal, extending their dominance of the Olympics since 2008. Along with the shining performances of stars like Kevin Durant, LeBron James or …
LeBron James scores game-winner, US team makes spectacular escape against South Sudan
After a first half filled with turnovers and poor shooting, the U.S. came back strong in the third quarter before clinching the win with a game-winning layup from LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored 23 points to help the U.S. basketball team escape a dramatic …
Kevin Durant on the bench for the US team at the 2024 Olympics: Accidentally found the winning formula?
Before the Paris Olympics, Kevin Durant had only played off the bench three times in his entire career. But when he arrived at the 2024 Olympics, where Durant is one of the highest scorers in the history of the US team, he played off the bench three times.