Team USA has proven significant potential by winning five consecutive pre-Olympic exhibition games over other teams. Fans of American basketball are eager to see the men’s national team compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The first game of Team USA is scheduled for July 28 against Serbia in Lille, France.
However, ahead of the first game, Team USA’s star player fell sick and was unable to participate in the practice session. According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Joel Embiid couldn’t practice due to illness. However, Team USA coach Steve Kerr believes the entire roster will play in the Olympic opener against Serbia tomorrow.
“Joel Embiid misses practice with illness but Team USA coach Steve Kerr hopeful he’ll have entire team for Olympic opener against Serbia tomorrow. Including Kevin Durant, who practiced for third straight day.” Windhorst wrote in his latest reports.
Playing against the three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Team USA will need a fully fit roster. In addition to Embiid, Anthony Davis was also affected by the illness and missed few practice sessions.
Kevin Durant Set to Make a Comeback for the Opener Against Serbia
Coach Steve Kerr has hinted that Kevin Durant, who missed all five pre-Olympic exhibition games due to injury, will return in the line-up for the opening game.
“Hopefully [he’ll play], He came through the scrimmage two days ago pretty well, and we’ll have another practice today and we’ll just keep taking it day by day.” Kerr said to ESPN.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral Olympics stories via Google! Follow Us
During a recent interview with ESPN on Saturday, LeBron James also gave an update on Durant, who was recovering from a lingering calf strain.
“Instant impact. He looked extremely well the other day in practice. Obviously his wind and his rhythm is going to continue to come, but if we’re able to get him back and make a huge impact to our club.” James said to ESPN.
LeBron James and Co. will be in action on July 28. The match will begin at 5:30 PM local time and 11:15 AM EDT
Also Read: NBA Insider Names the ‘Best Player’ On Team USA, And It Is Not LeBron James Or Stephen Curry
