Monday, we learned that 11 of the 12 names in the selection of Team USA to Olympic Games of Paris 2024 were already known and The Athletic then suggested that Kawhi Leonard started from pole position to reclaim 12th place on Steve Kerr's list. Even if his presence would depend on the evolution of his health, and more precisely on the state of his knee.
One day later, The Athletic confirms the rumor in any case, which means that the American squad is complete and it will look very good. In addition to Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, but also Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, Tyrese Haliburton and Jrue Holiday, will travel to France this summer.
A Dream Team 2.0?
On paper, it is quite simply one of the finest selections in the history of UNITED STATES. For the recordthe twelve players of this Team USA version 2024 has no less than 14 NBA championship titles, 8 MVP trophies9 Finals MVP trophies, 2 DPOY trophies, 84 All-Star selections, 56 All-NBA selections, 29 All-Defensive selections and 9 NBA scoring titles.
For comparison, the twelve players on the 1992 Dream Team had 12 NBA championship titles, 9 MVP trophies, 7 Finals MVP trophies, 2 DPOY trophies, 67 All-Star selections, 61 All-NBA selections, 20 All-Defensive selections and 6 NBA scoring titles before starting their tournament in Barcelona.
As a reminder, the United States will be in Pool C in the group stage, with Serbia, South Sudan and the winner of the San Juan TQO (Italy, Puerto Rico, Bahrain, Lithuania, Mexico or Ivory Coast). ). Their first match is scheduled for July 28 against Serbia (5:15 p.m.), before continuing on July 31 against South Sudan (9 p.m.), and concluding this first round on August 3 against the winner of the TQO from Puerto Rico (5:15 p.m. ).
TEAM USA ROSTER
Leaders : Stephen Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, Jrue Holiday
Exteriors : LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards
Interiors : Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo
| Kawhi Leonard | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | SAN | 64 | 24 | 49.3 | 37.6 | 77.3 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 7.9 |
| 2012-13 | SAN | 58 | 31 | 49.4 | 37.4 | 82.5 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 11.9 |
| 2013-14 | SAN | 66 | 29 | 52.2 | 37.9 | 80.2 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 12.8 |
| 2014-15 | SAN | 64 | 32 | 47.9 | 34.9 | 80.2 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 16.5 |
| 2015-16 | SAN | 72 | 33 | 50.6 | 44.3 | 87.4 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 21.2 |
| 2016-17 | SAN | 74 | 33 | 48.5 | 38.0 | 88.0 | 1.1 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 25.5 |
| 2017-18 | SAN | 9 | 23 | 46.8 | 31.4 | 81.6 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 16.2 |
| 2018-19 | TOR | 60 | 34 | 49.6 | 37.1 | 85.4 | 1.3 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 26.6 |
| 2019-20 | LAKE | 57 | 32 | 47.0 | 37.8 | 88.6 | 1.0 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 27.1 |
| 2020-21 | LAKE | 52 | 34 | 51.2 | 39.8 | 88.5 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 24.9 |
| 2022-23 | LAKE | 52 | 34 | 51.2 | 41.6 | 87.1 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 23.8 |
| 2023-24 | LAKE | 68 | 34 | 52.5 | 41.7 | 88.5 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 23.7 |
| Total | 696 | 32 | 49.9 | 39.1 | 86.2 | 1.2 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 20.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
