LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are among the star-studded roster of 12 players who have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The roster also includes Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, and Kawhi Leonard. Seven of these players are previous gold medalists, adding to the team's impressive lineup.
The U.S. men's basketball team, managed by Grant Hill, has been meticulously assembled over the past several months. The team was finalized well in advance of the training camp scheduled to begin in early July in Las Vegas. Tryouts were not part of the selection process for this star-studded roster.
Kevin Durant aims to make history by becoming the first men's player to win four basketball gold medals at the Olympics. He currently shares the record of three gold medals with Carmelo Anthony. LeBron James, a three-time Olympic medalist, will be seeking his fourth medal after winning bronze in 2004 and golds in 2008 and 2012.
Stephen Curry, who has never played in the Olympics before, will make his debut appearance in Paris. Joel Embiid, who became an American citizen last year, will also be a first-time Olympian. The roster also includes Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards, who played for the U.S. team that finished fourth at the World Cup in Manila last year.
The U.S. men's basketball team has a rich history at the Olympics, having competed 19 times and winning a total of 19 medals, including 16 gold, one silver, and two bronze. The team will be coached by Steve Kerr, with assistance from Erik Spoelstra, Tyronn Lue, and Mark Few.
While the current roster is set, there is a possibility of changes before the summer games due to injuries or deep runs in the NBA playoffs that may impact player availability. The team is gearing up for the Paris Games with a strong lineup and high hopes for adding to their impressive medal count.
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