“This Team Would Still Take it Home”: ex-Gold Medalist on ‘Redeem Team’, as LeBron James Recruits NBA Stars for 2024 Olympics

The 2023 FIBA World Cup turned out to be quite a letdown for Team USA. The absence of seasoned superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry became increasingly noticeable as the competition intensified. Yet, the 2023 USA team always carried a hint of uncertainty. This was because they didn’t feature the best talent the nation had. However, looking ahead to the 2024 Olympics, the story has an intriguing twist.

Several NBA superstars intentionally opted to skip the 2023 FIBA World Cup to prepare for the Olympics. This suggests that the 2024 Olympics can witness a dazzling display of NBA talent on the international stage, vying for the gold.

Former gold medalist reminisces the golden days

The 2008 USA team was named the ‘redeem-team’ throughout their stint in the Olympics. It was a clever nod to the iconic 1992 ‘Dream Team.’ Furthermore, the moniker reflected their past battles at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2006 FIBA World Championship. The goal was to erase the disappointments by clinching an Olympic gold.

In a recent unfolding, Dwight Howard, the youngest member of the Redeem team, is seen reminiscing his old Olympics days. Recently, he has been actively posting about his time with the national squad. He claims that the 2008 USA team version can clinch the gold even in the 2024 Olympics. While reposting his post on his story, he wrote, “This team would still take it home.”

Dwight Howard is a rare player with experience as a teammate with both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. During his Olympic stint, Howard showcased his value as the team’s starting center and delivered a stellar performance in China.

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He dominated the court, posting impressive averages of 10.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

LeBron James is actively recruiting Stephen Curry and other stars

Despite sitting out the past two Olympics, LeBron James has his sights set on a comeback to the international stage. The Athletic reports that the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar forward has already taken the initiative to reach out to multiple NBA stars.

James is a three-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist. James has conversed with Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant. They view the Paris Games as a thrilling “last dance” opportunity with USA Basketball. In addition to these stars, players such as Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, De’Aaron Fox, and Kyrie Irving have also expressed a strong interest in joining the team for the upcoming Olympics, according to league sources.

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Notably, Stephen Curry has never worn the United States Olympic jersey. However, he may finally have the chance to do so under the guidance of coach Steve Kerr.