After a disappointing showing in the 2004 Olympics, LeBron James claims that he understands the concept of the Redeem Team and what it means to play for his country, according to The Olympian.

"I guess the Redeem Team is right. We didn't do so well in 2004," James said. "We look for the opportunity to rekindling that flame and being the best in the world."

James is one of only five players on the roster with Olympic experience.

"I think our attitude is much better," James said. "We have more experienced guys, and we have guys who understand and know what it takes to be an Olympian and part of Team USA. I don't think we understood what it meant to put on a USA uniform and all the people that we were representing in 2004. We definitely know that now."