(US MEDIA GROUP) – Steph Curry, the 10-time NBA All-Star and two-time MVP, has been named to his first Olympic team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The 36-year-old point guard for the Golden State Warriors will join a star-studded roster filled with veteran players, including his longtime on-court rival LeBron James and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant.
The team, announced on Monday by USA Basketball, is a mix of Olympic veterans and first-time Olympians. Along with Durant and James, who have multiple Olympic appearances, the roster includes newcomers such as LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, and Kawhi Leonard.
While Durant and James have both experienced Olympic glory multiple times, this marks the first Olympic appearance for Curry. The point guard, known for his impressive shooting skills and leadership on the court, has expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country at the highest level of basketball.
However, this Olympic team is also being seen as a last hurrah for some of its key players, including James, Curry, and Durant. At ages 39, 36, and 35 respectively, these superstars are likely to retire before the next Olympics in 2028. As such, this will be the first and possibly only time they will have the opportunity to play together on the Olympic stage.
Despite their individual success and impressive resumes, the trio of James, Curry, and Durant have never played in an Olympics together. Their inclusion on this roster has sparked excitement among fans and experts, who are eager to see what this dream team can accomplish on the court.
As for Team USA’s performance, they have big shoes to fill. The American men’s basketball team has won gold at every summer Olympics since 2008. In fact, James is the only active member of the 2004 Olympic team, which won bronze. This year’s roster is hoping to continue this legacy and bring home another gold medal for their country.
The 12-man roster also includes familiar faces from the 2020 Olympics, such as Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo. But this Olympics will also showcase some fresh talent, such as 22-year-old Anthony Edwards, who is the youngest member of the team.
The 2024 Olympics, set to take place in Paris, France, will be a must-watch for basketball fans as they witness the highly-anticipated lineup of superstars take the court and represent their country. As for James, Curry, and Durant, this may be their final opportunity to add an Olympic gold medal to their impressive basketball careers.