![]() Every one of them has expressed interest in playing in Paris or can expect a call from Grant Hill, head of the USA men’s national team. None of those players were part of this Team USA roster. LeBron James (although whether he wants to chase a third gold medal at age 39 is a fair question). Joel Embiid (who can play for the USA, France, or Cameroon). Anthony Davis and/or Bam Adebayo - two versatile, defensive bigs the USA could have really used. The best players are forced to choose between the World Cup and the Olympics. The world’s best players- those who expect to be playing for their high-paying club teams into May and June - would essentially be playing two full years without an extended recovery break if they play in both international events. This is partly because FIBA, in its “infinite” wisdom, puts the World Cup and Olympics in back-to-back summers. That’s not to say there is no talent on this roster, there undoubtedly is, but there is not one All-NBA player, nor is there a player who has been on the senior men’s national team for a major tournament before. ![]() Which is why when the USA sends its “B” team to a tournament - as it did to Manilla for this World Cup - it’s a coin flip whether they win gold or not. ![]() That’s undoubtedly true, the world has caught up. ![]()
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