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It’s been four years since the enticing tales of Michael Jordan and the Bulls came with the Last Dance. Now that same team is back for LeBron James and the Olympic basketball enterprise. In May, Netflix announced a documentary that will closely follow the Paris Olympic competitors and delve into the rich, detailed history behind basketball becoming a global sport.

Now the time is finally here. After the news, the global streamers have released a little teaser for the fans. A picture containing five jerseys, specifically, the countries that were touted to compete for gold. The jerseys of Team USA, Serbia, Germany, Canada, and France circled the exclusive Olympics basketball. Even without an official title, the snippet conveyed a story.

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The series is expected to comprise six episodes, each being 45 minutes long according to The Deadline. The producers of ‘The Last Dance’ – Words & Pictures, Barack Obama, and Higher Ground Productions are some of the major names involved in bringing the creation to life. Likewise, the fans went lunatic over the announcement.

Fans can’t wait for the Olympic creation to be on Netflix

Just like the allure of the Paris Olympics, the upcoming 2025 docuseries is capturing the same glamour. Fans went berserk hearing the announcement. Some couldn’t hold back their excitement. “I can’t wait for it” a fan shared on X.

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Previous basketball documentaries only focused on particular teams. Be it the ‘Last Dance’ or the Redeem Team, the emphasis was always on Team USA. However, this was the one year the supreme basketball nation was challenged by hoards of NBA players. It no more remains a sport for one country.

Intrigue didn’t take long to develop at all. The community wanted all the answers. Which players will feature, what type of content and many other doubts jumped to their minds. “Is this a behind the scenes type of show?” was among the doubts.

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From the little information that is known, it seems the docuseries will cover everything relevant to the rise of international basketball. It is said to contain some legends of the game as well as closely follow the five teams. The Olympic creation will also provide access to exclusive behind-the-scenes action from the Paris event.

This year’s competition was interesting for several reasons. The basketball landscape had never been as competitive as it was. The action-packed thrilling action not only drew full houses in the arena but millions of viewers online. It seems even they had only one wish. “I wanted to see this,” a fan wrote.

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The journey is bound to cover it all. From the ever-popular Team USA contingent to the defiant Germany team, every story will be known. Moreover, generations of basketball will also be unraveled with a lineup of sports icons taking fans through the staggering growth of basketball worldwide. The wait isn’t long now. Early 2025. Set your calendars.

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