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The FIBA men’s basketball world cup is around the corner. The NBA world’s attention is shifting towards team USA. Moreover, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr took up the job to bring out the team’s A-game. Team USA is all set to take on New Zealand, Greece and Jordan in the group stage of the world cup. The team comprises of Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Austin Reaves and several others. Additionally, the team has a power-packed coaching staff. While Kerr heads the coaching team, Erik Spoelstra, Tyronn Lue and Mark Few assist him.

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As the team prepares for the tournament which starts at the end of the month, veteran analysts make up a probable roster for the Paris Olympics 2024. Interestingly, they consider the possibility of 4x NBA Champion Stephen Curry making his Olympic debut next year.

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Will Stephen Curry make it to the Olympics roster?

Ahead of the Team USA’s participation in the FIBA world cup, veteran NBA analysts Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Brian Windhorst discussed developments leading into the tournament. Interestingly, Bontemps revealed that only three players from the current roster will find a place on the upcoming Olympics team.

Bontemps said, “I think the most likely guys to be on that team next year are Jaren Jackson Jr., Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson.” He also added that Kerr loves Brunson and repeatedly called him the leader of the side. Apart from that, the veteran reporter asked an important question – “Steph Curry never played in the Olympics. Is he gonna play for Steve Kerr next year in Paris?”

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Furthermore, he also raised his stakes on Steph’s teammate Draymond Green’s place on the Olympics roster.

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Interestingly, the story of the Olympic Redeem Team remains a classic among NBA fans.

What’s the story behind the Redeem team?

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Despite the global popularity of the NBA, team USA suffered a tragic exit from the Athens Olympics in 2004.

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Subsequently, the management formed a team to bring back the lost glory at the Beijing Olympics. Mike Krzyzewski A. K. A. Coach K formed a team comprising LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant and more.

In spite of a shaky start to their campaign, they came out with flying colors in the end!

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Will Steve Kerr’s team have a Redeem Team effect? Let us know in the comments below!

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Shahul Hameed

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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