The veil of the Paris Olympics 2024 was unveiled on Friday in Paris, following a historic opening ceremony. Team USA is leading the charge among the men’s basketball teams to claim gold this year.
Team USA, after winning all their exhibition games, is aiming for a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris. The team is placed in Group C and will face Serbia, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico in the group stages.
Will Kevin Durant Start For Team USA?
Despite his Olympic experience, Kevin Durant is expected to sit out the game against Serbia due to a calf injury. Durant hasn’t played in any of the exhibition games because of this injury. However, if his recovery goes well, he could play a crucial role for Team USA later in the tournament.
Team USA’s Probable Starting Lineup Against Serbia
Team USA’s campaign will kick off with a high-stakes match against Nikola Jokic’s Team Serbia on July 28. Here’s a look at USA’s probable starting lineup for the game against Serbia:
- Point Guard: Stephen Curry
- Shooting Guard: Anthony Edwards
- Power Forward: LeBron James
- Small Forward: Jayson Tatum
- Center: Joel Embiid
Probable Starters’ Exhibition Games Performance
All the expected starters have proven their value during the exhibition games. Steph Curry averaged 12.8 points per game and shot 37.8 percent from three-point range over the five matches.
Flag bearer LeBron James, who has been a consistent performer for Team USA in the Olympics, leads on points (71), assists (18), and field goal percentage (61%). Jayson Tatum, although sidelined for the first exhibition game, showcased his skills in subsequent games, scoring nine points against South Sudan and four points against Germany.
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Joel Embiid also delivered solid performances, scoring 14 points against South Sudan, eight against Serbia, and 15 with eight rebounds against Germany.
Team USA has won 16 gold medals in its 19 Olympic appearances. This time, LeBron James and Co. will aim to secure its 17th gold.
