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2024 Olympic Games | The composition of Team USA is taking shape

Who are the 12 players who will try to win a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal for Team USAthe United States remaining on victories in Beijing, London, Rio and Tokyo?

According to information from The Athletic, the composition is taking shape while Steve Kerr and his staff have unveiled a pre-selection of 41 players, from which they can draw, in particular to compensate for injuries. Nevertheless, the framework of the group would be generally fixed.

At the end, we would thus find Stephen Curry, Jrue Holidaywhose defense and physical impact had been valuable in Tokyo, and Tyrese Haliburtonwho was present at the last World Cup.

On the wings, heavy too with Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards while Joel Embiidif it is handed over, Anthony Davis And Bam Adebayo could form the internal guard. Although nothing is set in stone, these 11 players have a very good chance of making the final team.

It remains to determine the final guest, the options not lacking with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Jimmy Butler or Jaylen Brown who would not stand out in this group…

THE PRESENTED COMPOSITION OF TEAM USA

Leaders: Stephen Curry, Jrue Holiday, Tyrese Haliburton
Exteriors: Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards
Interiors: Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo

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