A farewell tour filled with hope as USA’s veterans chase gold in the twilight of their careers.
In an interview with the veterans, they disclosed that their days are numbered in the national team as regards the Olympics
LeBron James is skipping town. The basketball legend, who will be turning 40 just after Christmas, has made it clear he won’t be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In fact, he plans to be far, far away from the City of Angels when the games roll around.
Stephen Curry knows this Paris Olympics could be his final curtain call. At 36, the sharpshooter is fully aware of the opportunity at hand and is determined to make the most of it. The chance to chase gold one last time with this group of teammates is something he cherishes.
Kevin Durant sees this as a passing of the torch. Compared to previous US teams, this squad boasts a veteran core with a wealth of experience. The 35-year-old forward is excited to share the court with such a talented and mature group of players.
Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, and Joel Embiid are all in their early thirties and understand this Paris Olympics could be their one and only chance to represent the US on the grandest stage. With a mix of youth and experience, they’re eager to leave their mark on the game.
Most of the players have played basketball games with different rules in other countries. This means they already know how to play that way and don’t have to learn as they go. This is a big deal in winning games.
However, The players are also putting the team first and are willing to share the ball and play good defense instead of just trying to score a lot of points, this is what makes a great team. It’s like what Kobe Bryant did when he asked to guard the hardest player on the other team.
This is the last chance for many of these players to win gold for the USA, they know this is special and want to make the most of it. They want to win gold and then say goodbye to playing for their country.
