Kawhi Leonard Completes Star-Studded USA Olympic Basketball Roster
April 18, 2024Kawhi Leonard completes the U.S. men's basketball team roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, joining LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
The star-studded roster confirmed by USA Basketball includes Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, and Joel Embiid, with Embiid making his Olympic debut.
The team will be coached by Steve Kerr, with Erik Spoelstra, Tyronn Lue, and Mark Few as assistants, as they strive to bring home Olympic gold.
Training camp starts on July 5 in Las Vegas, with exhibition games scheduled in Abu Dhabi and London leading up to the Olympics.
The U.S. men's basketball team will face strong international competition from Serbia, Canada, Germany, and France, with the potential for roster changes due to injuries or NBA playoff outcomes.
Summary based on 15 sources
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The Guardian • Apr 17, 2024
USA Basketball names men’s team packed with All-Stars for Paris OlympicsNBC News • Apr 17, 2024
Team USA basketball roster announced: See the men's team for 2024 Paris OlympicsABC News • Apr 16, 2024
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