2024-08-12 04:50:02
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After leading Team USA to a fifth straight Olympic gold medal, LeBron James revealed the nickname for this year’s squad.
Following Saturday’s 98-87 win over France in the gold-medal game at the Paris Olympics, James declared that the star-studded group has been dubbed “The Avengers.”
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James already had “Captain LeMerica” added to his long list of nicknames earlier during the Paris Olympics, so the Avengers theme fits. It’s not exactly clear which members of Team USA earned the roles of Thor, Iron Man or the Hulk, but fans can certainly make their own inferences.
Similar to the famed comic book superhero team, this year’s Team USA roster brought together some of the biggest stars from all corners of the NBA. With James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid, the team featured an astounding eight NBA MVP awards between them.
Team USA’s roster was so stacked that it was hard for some of the best players in the league to even see playing time during the Paris Olympics. Jayson Tatum, who was coming off leading the Boston Celtics to the 2024 NBA championship, struggled to earn consistent time on the floor and had multiple DNPs during the team’s run to the gold medal.
Still, like the Avengers, the pieces came together perfectly for Team USA to achieve its ultimate goal. Multiple stars put their egos aside to reach the height of success at the international level.
It can be expected that this year’s squad will serve as the blueprint for future Team USA rosters as they try to extend their streak of five straight Olympic gold-medal victories.
