LeBron James has taken it upon himself to recruit the team for the upcoming Olympic Games, which will be held in Paris in 2024, following the disappointment of not winning the expected gold medal and trophy for the United States at the FIBA World Cup.
After finishing seventh in the world in China four years ago, which was the worst result in the history of the American national team, nothing is being left to chance for the upcoming Olympics. The USA was defeated in the third-place game by Canada, which has been seen as a major disappointment.
One of the greatest basketball players of all time has already assumed responsibility. According to reports from the reputable American media outlet “The Athletic,” the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers has already made some important calls.
LeBron James expressed his desire to have Steph Curry and Kevin Durant as the team’s main stars. Considering that the trio will be heading to Paris, it’s clear how much this prestigious competition means to them.
In addition to them, there are Anthony Davis, Jason Tatum, and Draymond Green, while a quartet consisting of Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, De’Aaron Fox, and Devin Booker has shown significant interest in joining the team.
When it comes to the FIBA World Championship, the Americans haven’t won gold since 2014 in Spain. However, the Olympics hold much greater significance for them. This is evident in the fact that they have won the trophy awarded to the winner at the past four editions of the Olympic Games.
LeBron James was part of the team in 2008 in Beijing, as well as four years later in London. At that time, alongside Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade, he was one of the standout players.