LeBron James hopes to join Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant in the 2024 Paris Olympics!

Following a disappointing performance at the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup, which saw USA Basketball fail to win a medal for the second consecutive time, attention turns to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hopes of redemption on the Olympic stage come in the form of a basketball icon: LeBron James.

Last Sunday, Team USA lost to Canada In a third-place matchup, it was a disappointing end for American basketball fans. However, all eyes are on the future, and LeBron James has emerged as a leader willing to lead his team back to Olympic glory.

According to “The Athletic” reporter Charania, LeBron James has expressed interest in participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. James, 39 at the time, viewed the opportunity as his “last dance” at the international level. Additionally, he’s been working tirelessly to recruit some of the NBA’s superstars to join him in Paris.

Stars LeBron is trying to convince include Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green. The players have discussed the possibility of joining Team USA next summer and view the opportunity as a major milestone in their careers.

LeBron James hasn’t competed in the Olympics since 2012, when he competed against legends such as Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant. For his part, Durant was part of the gold medal team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was named MVP.

One of the most exciting aspects of this potential roster is the addition of Stephen Curry, who never got the chance to represent the United States in the Olympics. For him, winning a gold medal would be the last missing achievement on his path to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

More Paris stars

In addition to these three stars, there are other well-known players such as Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, De’Aaron Fox and Kyrie Irving They have also expressed interest in joining Team USA for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

While initial interest appears to be strong, the availability of these players will largely depend on their commitment to NBA teams and playoff performance. However, even if half of those names commit, America will have some impressive talent in Paris.

However, Team USA must address a key challenge: the need for a stronger interior line. During the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup, Team USA struggled on the offensive glass and found themselves at a disadvantage in this area in several games.Facing a team like this Serbia

and Nikola Jokic and France and Rudy Gobert This will require a stronger inner being.

incorporate Joel EmbiidThe current MVP might be the answer, but he’s also considering playing for France. If Embiid joins France, the United States’ size disadvantage will be even more obvious.