Steph Curry and LeBron James join Kevin Durant on USA Basketball’s 2024 Olympic team

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(US MEDIA GROUP) – Steph Curry, the six-time NBA All-Star and two-time MVP, has been named to his first Olympic team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The 33-year-old point guard for the Golden State Warriors will join a star-studded roster filled with veteran players, including his longtime on-court rival LeBron James and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant. The team, announced on Monday by USA Basketball, is a mix of Olympic veterans and first-time Olympians. Along with Durant and James, who have multiple Olympic appearances, the roster includes newcomers such as LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, and Kawhi Leonard. While Durant and James have both experienced Olympic glory multiple times, this marks the first Olympic appearance for Curry. The point guard, known for his impressive shooting skills and leadership on the court, has expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country at the highest level of basketball. However, this Olympic team is also being seen as a last hurrah for some of its key players, including James, Curry, and Durant. At ages 39, 33, and 32 respectively, these superstars are likely to retire before the next Olympics in 2028. As such, this will be...

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