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Which five players start with Team USA?at the Paris Olympics?

Steve Aschburner

We could also start with the Legends. This starting lineup would feature 12 NBA rings and 8 MVP trophies. But that would also equate to 173 years, or an average age of 34. 6 years. Quite old compared to some global rivals. It should be borne in mind that the mythical 1992 Dream Team only had two boys aged 31 or over out of the seven on that team. James, Curry, and Durant are already older than Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were about to retire in 1992. And the five most sensible minutes of the Dream Team registered the Barcelona Games with an average age of 28. 6 years. How will Team USA win? the gold in Paris?”Well, old man. “

Brian Martin

Here are the five players I’d pick to start with, but I’m equally interested to see Steve Kerr’s final lineup when Team USA plays the game. UU. se rise to the challenge.

Assuming he’s fit (especially with KD not part of the educational camp due to a sore calf), he’d start with all 4 NBA MVPs in Curry, LeBron, Durant, and Embiid, with a spot up for grabs. After a Lack of Length Injury On Team USA. In the U. S. at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Kerr can simply join Anthony Davis alongside Embiid and have 3 players 6-foot-10 or larger on the front row. Or you can just go for a more classic backfield with Edwards, Devin Booker. or Jrue Holiday with Curry.

While the United States failed to medal at the World Cup, Kerr praised Edwards throughout last summer. His two-way ability and elite athleticism will bring balance to a starting five made up of three players aged 35 and over.

Shaun Powell

Let’s be clear: being a starter only has one effect on the gold medal game. That’s probably when the United States will face its toughest test yet. And even then, this test might require a small, quick alignment or a larger alignment. not necessarily the “best” lineup. This is a roundabout way of saying that it all depends. Regardless, Kerr has publicly stated that the lineup will almost be replaced from game to game. Egos, you know.

John Schuhmann 

It’s a bit gimmicky, it also comes with some strategy.

Putting Davis at the 4 noticeably compromises the team’s shooting, and I would be a little nervous if James and Embiid were the number one defenders in a pick-and-roll group. But luck is good scoring in the paint or grabbing rebounds, unlike five guys who are no shorter than 6-foot-8. It doesn’t really matter who starts. It’s not that the United States is unbeatable, but anyone on this list may deserve to start (or close) games. It’s all about finding the right combination and the right hands before reaching the quarterfinals on August 6.

Michael Wright