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LeBron James Recruiting Stars To Play In Paris Olympics

Sep 11, 2023 9:28 AM

Team USA fell short at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. If LeBron James has his way, the USA won't suffer a similar result at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

James is reportedly ready to commit to playing for Team USA next summer. And James wants to bring along several other American-born stars to join him.

Players the Lakers superstar has reportedly reached out to include Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green. That group of five is reportedly ready to commit.

Devin Booker, D'Aaron Fox, Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving have all also expressed interest in playing for Team USA in Paris. Anthony Edwards and Mikal Bridges are also expected receive consideration from the World Cup team. In addition, Bam Adebayo and Desmond Bane are expected to be considered for the roster.

Team USA is also expected to try to recruit Joel Embiid. Embiid hasn't suited up for an international tournament and remains eligible to play for either the United States or France, should he choose to play in the Olympics.

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Tags: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Draymond Green, United States, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, National, National Olympics, National Teams

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FIBA World Cup All-Tournament Team Features Only NBA Players For First Time

Sep 10, 2023 5:04 PM

The 2023 FIBA World Cup All-Tournament Team was named following the completion of the competition. For the first time, the All-Tournament team featured NBA players in all five spots.

Dennis Schroder - Germany (also named MVP of the World Cup)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Canada

Anthony Edwards - United States

Bogdan Bogdanovic - Serbia

Luka Doncic - Slovenia

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Tags: Dennis Schroder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Luka Doncic, United States, Slovenia, Canada, Germany, Serbia, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, National, National World Championships, National Teams

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Canada Defeats USA In Third Place Game Of World Cup

Sep 10, 2023 9:36 AM

Canada defeated the United States in the third-place game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. After Mikal Bridges forced overtime with a buzzer-beating three-pointer, Canada rallied for the 127-118 victory.

Dillon Brooks scored 39 points and hit 7-of-8 three-point attempts to lead Canada. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and 12 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points for the Canadians.

Team USA played without Jaren Jackson Jr., Paolo Banchero and Brandon Ingram due to illness. Anthony Edwards led the Americans with 24 points, while Austin Reaves added 23 points off the bench.

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Tags: Dillon Brooks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, R.J. Barrett, Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, United States, Canada, National, National World Championships, National Teams

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