Paris Olympics: Charles Barkley Isn’t Supporting LeBron James And Team USA

The Preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024 are going in full swing at the moment all over the world and the USA Basketball Team is certainly not messing around this time after the FIBA World Cup Failure. Earlier, they announced the 12-member roster for the Olympics, led by none other than LeBron James. Before the start of the season, King James hinted at recruiting his ‘Avengers’ for the event in Paris and he remained true to his words. However, 11x All-Star and one of the popular hosts on TNT, Charles Barkley, was in disagreement with Team USA assembling all the Star players.

In a previous podcast interview named Roc and Manuch with Jimmy B, from Fox Sports, Barkley showed his displeasure with the whole dream team, saying, “I’m kind of in the minority. I don’t want to send in those guys. I don’t think it’s the worst thing in the world if we lose.“

He further emphasized that he will be happy if “One of these little crappy countries wins”. Notably, he still believes that Team USA has the best players in the world and they are the best team by a country mile. However, he also wants proper basketball development in other countries.

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Earlier, LeBron James hinted at recruiting his two aces, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Later, both of them confirmed their interest in joining the Olympic squad. Interestingly, Joel Embiid‘s participation was questionable, as he was in a dilemma between his roots, birth country, and his current country. In the end, he chose to represent Team USA in international competitions, which faced the wrath of the French Basketball President.

Apart from those four starters, Team USA also roped in Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, and other star players. There was a question mark over Kawhi Leonard‘s participation due to his injury concerns, but he filled the last roster spot as well.

Notably, the FIBA World Cup disappointment stung the whole country, as they failed to secure at least a bronze medal. Certainly, with all the star players, LeBron and co are aiming for the top prize, i.e. gold, which could be the last dance with Team USA for many players, including James, Curry, and Durant. Will they secure the gold at the Paris Olympics? Let us know in the comments.