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After the emotional defeat of Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, LeBron James has taken it upon himself to make another ?dream team? at the Olympics next year. He has been contemplating a ?last dance? with Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, amongst other stars. Meanwhile, 19 YO rookie from France has sent a warning signal to the team USA.?

Born in Le Chesnay, Victor Wembanyama has been hailed as one of the greatest basketball prospects of his generation. But it?s not just the NBA where Victor is setting his sights. His dream of playing basketball transcends beyond the NBA, to play at the grandest stage of all, The Olympics.?

Wembanyama confirms his participation in the Olympics

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Wemby is setting his sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics. The San Antonio Spurs rookie has confirmed his commitment to France?s national squad at the Summer Games next year in his home country. Wembanyama?s statement was clear and confident: ?I will be present at the Olympics and there is no other goal than gold?.?

He has been a dominant player for the French national team. Victor helped France win the gold medal at the 2023 FIBA Euro basket tournament, averaging 17.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He was also named the MVP of the tournament.?

LeBron?s ‘Last Dance’ dream

LeBron James has been dropping hints about a possible ?last dance? with Stephen Curry ever since an embarrassing defeat of the team USA. He has expressed interest in playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which would be his fifth and possibly final Olympic appearance. He has won two Olympic gold medals, in 2008 and 2012 and he is eyeing for another one with some of the best in the NBA.?

USA Today via Reuters

Reports suggest LeBron is not only considering teaming up with Curry and Durant. He has been in talks with Jayson Tatum, Draymond Green, and Anthony Davis. LeBron?s dream team would be a hit and a spectacle to behold.?

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Playing against Team USA will be a tough test for Wembanyama, but it seems like he is ready to go for gold.

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