Predicting Team USA's Roster for the 2024 Olympics
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I honestly think that Paul George should make it just because he's a good defender and has the ability to score the ball. And the bench does kinda need another small forward
Yes, too many ballheavy guards. Dame and book out, jimmy and PG in. There Are too many players that need the Ball in their hands.
@@cw822honestly, if you have seen some of the suns games, book is a great playmaker as of late. New to the role but I definitely think you keep him as a good scoring option. I agree with dame and I might see ANT getting cut or Tyrese due to him not being healthy
Paul George for bam. And I'd have LeBron off the bench for Tatum.
Paul george for bam and kyrie for haliburton
Hell no
I had the same roster, except I swapped Lillard for George
Id swap Dame for pg as there’s just too many guards and pg is a guy who’s fine with playing a role a great shooter and can play good defense
I was looking for this comment
Agreed, I’m taking PG or Jimmy over Dame as quickly as I possibly could. Jimmy is a star caliber player that has no problem playing a Derrick White or Aaron Gordon make the right play type of player
@@deathstarstallionI just don’t think lebron should play and then there you go (not that he shouldn’t make it ) but he’s old as hell he should probably save his legs as much as possible if he’s going to play another season. But if he wants to win a gold medal and retire then sure go ahead and put him in.
I love to see Team USA play in the FIBA rules - I am not from the US and I love to see European play style more than the NBA play style. It is interesting to see the best players in the world play in FIBA rules…
Last summer was my first time really watching international stuff. I loved it so much more than NBA honestly, it felt like the defenses were actually given something to work with
@@deathstarstallionit’s a different style of ball, it takes the NBA players a few games to get used too it. Even the Europeans in the NBA have to get used to it again when they play for their countries.
Jrue Holiday was very good for team USA in Tokyo, I would certainly give him a more serious chance, if for nothing else than his great defense. Dame didn't do a lot in Tokyo really, but it could have been due to an injury I heard about. We lost to Germany because we got bodied inside we had no chance we have to make sure we have size on the boards and great defensive players.
PG: Stephen Curry
SG: Devin Booker
SF: LeBron James
PF: Kevin Durant
C: Joel Embiid
PG: Kyrie Irving
SG: Paul George
SF: Jason Tatum
PF: Kawhi Leonard
C: Anthony Davis
Damian Lillard
Jimmy Butler
PG and Kyrie not making it over Booker and Haliburton
Gotta have Haliburton over Kyrie.
@@tristmas6458 Kyrie had experienced with international plays, he brought you 2 golds. Haliburton ain't for international plays.
@@Amari_14Booker and Lillard didn't make significant damage last Olympics. But PG did last 2016, so it's an easy pick to have PG over Booker. PG can also play defense, so yeah, it's him.
Lillard game doesn't translate to international game, he doesn't play defense last 2020, and we all know that he will not make any damage for this 2024 Olympics m
I think kyrie will make it, lebron will make the call for them to play together again.
Pretty spot on! I would probably take Paul George over one of Dame/Ant/Haliburton because the bench is a bit guard heavy, but that's a brutal decision for any coach to make.
"They need some youth"
*adds damian lillard*
I agree with your roster other than dame. Dame is a massive liability defensively and has not been very efficient. I’d give dames spot to kyrie as he’s way more efficient and much more accustomed to playing with stars
Dame is a all star starter but can’t make a usa team cmon dawg🤦🏿♂️
I think you picked the exact 12 they will take baring injuries!
If it was me i would go:
S: Embiid KD Tatum Booker Steph
B: AD Lebron Kawhi Ant Dame
R: Chet Haliburton
Play the top 10 like hockey lines allowing the teamates to play together. Bring Chet and Haliburton to gain some experience for the future.
PG13 over Dame
AD, BRON AND KAWHI OFF THE BENCH WOULD BE INSANE 🤯 ADD KYRIE STRAIGHT 🔥
awesome and helpful video idea
Man... I'd hate to be the one to actually narrow that field of players down. Thats such a talented group of players. Sure, there were a couple of "easy cuts", but even most of those easy cuts are up and coming players in the league with a lot of potential. The only thing I'd say about your list is that's an old team... I wouldn't be surprised at all if you saw two younger up and coming players swap into the final roster
Yea Grant Hill has a tough job ahead of him
Grant Hill? Oh he's definitely picking the Ogs
@@Sros1The best team focused players who will play the system should make it. USA Basketball is in a similar place to where Hockey Canada was heading into 2002. You have to cuf stars who won't play the system.
Steph, KD, Bron, Ant, BAM, Joel, KYRIE, Jimmy, PG, Book, AD, Tatum
Just missing Kawhi but we all know he'll probably load manage this summer
@@booboo4ever24I mean he’s played more games than a lot of people up there?? And he already said he wanted to play for team USA so you make no sense
@@kennethlopez4217 I'm not used to him playing but I hardly watch anymore. I didn't know he said that dude hardly talks
Spoelstra is gonna be the coach next Olympics and probably the next World Cup
Kerr spoke about it I think on media day before the season how he likes how Pop did one World Cup and one Olympics and then handed the job off to Kerr. Kerr said he believed that’s how it should be, so I don’t remember if he outright said he’ll hand the job off after this Olympics but I mean that’s basically what he said from what I remember
I’m assuming Spoelstra will take on the job instead of Mark Few or Ty Lue and honestly I really hope Spoelstra keeps the job for a while and doesn’t hand it off
You can have all the most skilled NBA players for USA in the Olympics, but it needs to have players willing to do hustle and scrappy plays like Jrue Holiday and Jimmy Butler. They are must-haves
How is Paolo at the bottom? He was one of the best players at the world cup
Dude really said Derrick white over Paolo
I’m a heat fan so I may be a little bias but I think bam should make it he’s a good ball handler and amazing defender and is a amazing lob threat
Im going 2 of each position and 2 wild cards. Point guards: Steph, Kyrie. S-guards: Booker, Kawhi. Small Forwards: Tatum, Durant. Bigs: Lebron, Gordon, AD, Embiid. Wild Cards: Harden, Ant. Snubs: White, Brown, Bam, Drue.
Really great idea for a video and I agree with everything but Dame
I would definitely take him out for Jimmy or PG in a heartbeat. Probably Spida also
This all to just beat Daniel Theis, Dennis Schroder and the Wagner brothers.
I am curious if the American NT HC actually is going to take in account FIBA rules, which is advantageous for size and defense, or just will hang too much into NBA rules and hope to win college football style by outtalenting the rest with an All Star caliber roster.
And Kerr is a great HC in what he does, but I have little faith in his ways to adapt to a play that requires other aspects.
Olympics are not the same as Fiba. And having all the best players on your team certainly helps.
i think they would do 2 bigs, 5 forwards, 5 guards
kyrie, curry, dame, dbook, ant or cp3
lebron, kd, kawhi, tatum, pg
embidd, davis
It looks great, just for the last spot, I think it's better if you took Dame out for another big, like Chet, JJJ, or Aaron Gordon.
for me your team bench lack of size too many guards there, so for me dame or hali has to be a snub and between george and jimmy (maybe george) gonna replace the one that go. cause book now is a combo guard so i dont think 3 point guards is a good option
Are you Filipino American too?
Tatum is definitely starting
Nope they’ll start lebron cuz of politics
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@@runninwitdatmop152what
He could but he ain't starting over LeBron or Kawhi
@@KAITO3X yea
I think ant makes it over guys like Mitchell and kyrie because of his defense. He would make a greater difference in there due to his athleticism.
For me this is the 12 roster of team usa because they are star player and a lot of experience playing in world and olympics so this is it
FIRST FIVE
PG - Kyrie Irving 6'3
SG - Stephen Curry 6'3
SF - Lebron James 6'9
PF - Anthony Davis 6'10
C - Joel Embid 7'0
SECOND FIVE
PG - Chris Paul 6'0
SG - James Harden 6'5
SF - Paul George 6'9
PF - Kevin Durant 6'10
C - Bam Adebayo 6'9
OFF THE BENCH
SG/SF - Kawhi Leonard 6'7
SG/SF - Jimmy Butler 6'7
This Olympics team is not an all-star team. The 11th and 12th men are not going to receive any meaningful minutes in important games. You can't have Kawhi or Jimmy in roles like that. In the last Olympic it was a 9 man rotation and they had Jerami Grant, Keldon Johnson and JaVale McGee in those positions.
Starters:
Pg- Curry
Sg- Kawhi
Sf- Lebron
Pf- KD
C- Embiid
Bench:
Pg- Dame
Sg- Booker
Sf- George
Pf- Tatum
C- Davis
Wild card: Kyrie - I take Kyrie over Hali because Kyrie can electrify the crowd with his moves and he has proven his game to be effective in a FIBA world stage last time he played for the USA.
Butler - I pick Butler over Bam just because they need a dog to fire them up and I think Butler is the perfect guy for that.
In the future for the tear list put your picture in the top left instead of the bottom left
I think CP3 will make it on the team as it’s probably his last year, they are gonna want all of the older plays for their last ride on the team I feel
facts
Probably not, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Og my 2nd favorite pg of all time now behind Curry.
-Donovan Mitchell
-Kyrie Irving
-DeAaron Fox
-Stephen Curry
-Devin Booker
-Anthony Edwards
-Kawhi Leonard
-LeBron James
-Jaren Jackson Jr
-Anthony Davis
-Bam Adebayo
-Joel Embiid
too many guards and no KD?
Lol I made a team myself earlier and it was the same exact roster
The thing about Team USA is, you need players who want to play lesser role than they do in the NBA, to do the dirty and small things. I think Butler will somehow make it. And so is White
The Olympics are different. Egos get out aside and role players are basically everyone.
Who's guarding Andi Obst tho?
Hey @SROS! Great tier tho but let me share mine! 👋
🏀 1ST TIER - STARTING LINEUP:
PG: Wardell Stephen Curry II
SG: Kawhi Anthony Leonard
SF: LeBron Raymone James Sr.
PF: Kevin Wayne Durant
C: Joel Hans Embiid
🏀 2ND TIER - BENCH:
PG: Kyrie Andrew Irving
SG: James Edward Harden Jr.
SF: Paul Clifton Anthony George
PF: Jayson Christopher Tatum
C: Anthony Marshon Davis Jr.
11th: Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo
12th: Debatable - Devin Armani Booker / Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. / Russell Westbrook III
🏀3RD TIER - SNUB/POTENTIAL 2ND TEAM LINEUP:
PG: Jrue, Fox, CP3 (debatable if Cut or Snub)
SG: Tyrese, Edwards, Mitchell
SF: Brown, Butler, Bridges
PF: Banchero, Gordon
C: Allen, JJJ
🏀4TH TIER - Hard/Easy Cut:
PG: Trae, Brunson, Caruso, Reaves
SG: Bane, White, Hart, Herro,
SF: Robinson, Johnson, Ingram, Barnes
PF/C: Portis, Kessler, Chet
🏀 5TH TIER - Players Worth Considering (not in the 41-man Lineup):
PG: Morant, Westbrook, Lamelo
SG: Beal, D'Angelo, Lavine
SF: DeRozan, Klay
PF/C: Zion, Draymond, John Collins, Drummond, Wood
💭 JUST IMAGINE 💭
Witnessing the iconic presence of Jordan, Magic, and Bird sharing the basketball court as part of the legendary Dream Team in '92. Fast forward to today, and we have a contemporary spectacle featuring Curry, LeBron, and KD, in what could be considered their final collaboration before the twilight of their illustrious careers. There's no need for detailed explanations about these three; their undeniable status as today's top three basketball players is evident through their profound impact and success both on and off the court. The addition of Kawhi holds particular significance, as he stands as the nearest clone of Kobe and Jordan. Lastly, the inclusion of Embiid brings a dynamic mix of versatility reminiscent of Shaq and Hakeem, coupled with impressive outside shooting. Each of these players is undoubtedly destined for the Hall of Fame, and the synergy created by assembling them on a single team promises to be an unstoppable force.
Alternatively, consider the option of including Anthony Davis in the starting lineup, replacing Kawhi Leonard, if the goal is to create a taller lineup. The prospect of having three 7-foot-tall players in the backcourt is a significant advantage, ensuring a formidable presence both in perimeter and interior defense plus all three of them being agile. This adjustment could add an extra layer of dominance to the team's overall defensive capabilities.
💪8 STRENGTHS OF THIS LINEUP 💪
📌SCORING ABILITY
- The starting lineup boasts multiple elite scorers. Stephen Curry is known for his incredible three-point shooting, Kevin Durant is one of the most versatile scorers in the game, LeBron James is a scoring machine, Kawhi Leonard is an excellent two-way player, and Joel Embiid provides scoring in the post. This lineup can put up points in various ways, making it challenging for opponents to defend.
📌VERSATILITY
- Modern Basketball has become "positionless" and many players in this lineup are versatile and can play multiple positions. Except Curry, LeBron James, for instance, can play both forward positions and even act as a point forward. Kawhi Leonard is known for his defensive versatility and can guard multiple positions. Joel can also be a Stretch 5. This flexibility allows the coach to make strategic adjustments based on the opponent.
📌DEFENSIVE PRESENCE
- This lineup features strong defenders. All of them are great defenders and can even guard any position when in the league. This defensive prowess can create turnovers, lead to fast-break opportunities, and make it difficult for opponents to score.
📌DEPTH
- The bench is loaded with star players, providing a seamless transition between the starting lineup and the second unit. Players like Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and Anthony Davis could easily be starters on many teams. This depth allows for rest rotations without a significant drop in skill level.
📌PLAYMAKING
- The lineup includes several players with excellent playmaking abilities. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden are all capable of creating scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates. This playmaking ability adds another layer of complexity for opposing defenses.
📌REBOUNDING
- With Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt, this lineup has strong rebounding capabilities. This is crucial for securing second-chance points and limiting the opponent's offensive rebounds.
📌EXPERIENCE
- Many players in this lineup have a wealth of playoff and championship experience. This is invaluable, especially in high-pressure situations during the postseason.
📌OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE BALANCE
- The lineup strikes a good balance between offensive firepower and defensive solidity. This balance is essential for sustained success over the course of the Olympics.
⚠10 WEAKNESSES OF THIS LINEUP: ⚠
📌 INJURY CONCERNS
- Many of the players in this lineup have had injury concerns at various points in their careers. If key players, especially those in the starting lineup, were to face injuries, it could significantly impact the team's performance.
📌 CHEMISTRY & EGO MANAGEMENT
- Managing the egos and ensuring good chemistry among a lineup of superstar players can be a challenge. Balancing shot distribution and ensuring that each player buys into the team concept is crucial for success.
📌 DEFENSIVE TRANSITION
- Given the offensive firepower, players might focus more on scoring, potentially leading to lapses in defensive transition. Opponents could exploit this by pushing the pace and capitalizing on mismatches before the defense sets.
📌 REBOUNDING IN SMALL LINEUPS
- While this lineup has strong rebounders in Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis, going to smaller lineups, especially with shooters like Curry and Irving, might pose challenges in securing defensive rebounds against larger opponents.
📌 PERIMETER DEFENSE AGAINST QUICK GUARDS
- Despite having strong perimeter defenders like Leonard and George, quick and agile point guards might pose a defensive challenge. Quick guards could exploit matchups and get to the rim or create open looks for teammates. Bringing Adwards
📌 DEPTH IN CERTAIN POSITIONS
- While the lineup is incredibly deep, there might be positions where the depth is not as robust. Injuries or foul trouble in specific positions could expose vulnerabilities.
📌 COACHING ADJUSTMENTS
- Opposing coaches may strategically adjust their game plans to exploit specific weaknesses or mismatches. A savvy coach might try to exploit defensive matchups or force certain players into uncomfortable situations.
📌 TRANSITIONING FROM START TO ROLE PLAYER
- Not all players are used to playing in roles where they are not the primary option. Some of these players are accustomed to being the focal point of their respective teams, and adjusting to a more complementary role could take time.
📌 THREE-POINT SHOOTING CONSISTENCY
- While the lineup has excellent three-point shooters, there might be games where the team experiences cold shooting nights, especially if opponents devise strategies to limit open looks from beyond the arc.
📌 MANAGING MINUTES & FATIGUE
- Managing the minutes of star players to avoid fatigue and potential injuries becomes crucial. Finding the right balance between rest and playing time is a constant challenge.
💡SO HOW WOULD THESE WORK?💡
As an exceptional shooter and playmaker, Curry would initiate the offense, stretch the floor with his three-point shooting, and create opportunities for his teammates. His ability to draw defenders and navigate pick-and-roll situations would create open looks for the other scorers on the team. Leonard would serve as both a primary scorer and a defensive anchor. His mid-range game and ability to score in isolation make him a versatile offensive threat. On defense, his elite skills would be crucial in guarding the opponent's best perimeter player, allowing the rest of the team to focus on their assignments. As one of the greatest all-around players, LeBron would act as a point forward, facilitating the offense, and using his basketball IQ to make high-impact plays. His ability to playmake and drive to the basket draws attention, opening up opportunities for shooters or cutting players. Durant brings scoring versatility, with the ability to score from anywhere on the court. He can create mismatches with his size and shooting ability. His scoring ability would alleviate pressure on others, and his length and defensive skills contribute to the team's overall defensive prowess. Embiid would anchor the defense in the paint, providing rim protection, rebounding, and a reliable scoring option in the post. His inside presence would force opponents to adjust their game plans, and his scoring in the post would provide balance to the outside shooting of Curry, Durant, and others.
Irving would provide a scoring spark off the bench, capable of creating his own shot and facilitating for others. His scoring ability adds another dimension to the second unit, and his chemistry with Durant & Lebron (former teammates in Brooklyn & Cleveland) could be leveraged in certain situations. Harden's playmaking and scoring ability make him a dynamic sixth man. He can create offense for himself and his teammates. His ball-handling and passing skills would be valuable, especially when sharing the floor with other bench players who can benefit from his playmaking. George is a two-way player who can contribute on both ends of the floor. His scoring and defensive capabilities make him a valuable asset off the bench. His defensive prowess can help maintain a high defensive standard when some of the starters are resting, and his scoring is an added bonus. Tatum provides scoring, rebounding, and defensive versatility. He can stretch the floor with his shooting. His ability to play both forward positions allows for lineup flexibility. His scoring and defensive skills would be valuable for maintaining a competitive edge with the second unit. Davis would anchor the defense in the paint and provide scoring versatility. His ability to stretch the floor and protect the rim makes him a unique asset. His presence ensures that there's no significant drop-off in rim protection and rebounding when Embiid is on the bench.
Adebayo provides additional frontcourt depth, bringing energy, athleticism, and shot-blocking capabilities. His ability to play both power forward and center adds versatility to the rotation, and he can provide valuable minutes as a rim protector. Booker is a dynamic scorer who can create offense efficiently. He adds another scoring threat off the bench. His scoring ability and shot creation would be crucial in maintaining offensive efficiency when some of the primary scorers are resting. Lillard, known for his deep shooting and clutch performances, can provide a scoring boost and playmaking off the bench. His ability to score from anywhere on the court makes him a valuable asset in late-game situations or when a scoring burst is needed. Westbrook's intensity, athleticism, and ability to push the pace make him a dynamic option off the bench. His energy and playmaking can change the tempo of the game, and he can be particularly effective in transition.
The key to the success of this lineup lies in the balance between offensive firepower, defensive prowess, and the ability of these elite players to complement each other's strengths. The coach's challenge would be to manage minutes effectively, leverage the depth of talent, and optimize lineups based on matchups and game situations. Additionally, the players' willingness to share the ball, play within a system, and prioritize team success over individual achievements would be crucial for a championship-caliber team.
I dont think Chris Paul and Bobby are easy cuts because you could use a veteran like CP3 and a back up BIG or 2
CP3 is a solid pick. I don't think I could justify many over him. As a European I don't want to see him there because we will be less likely to win but at the same time I really want to see him play.
My 12 would be Lebron, kd, kawhi, butler, Tatum,George, embiid, bam, Ad, Kyrie, Curry and Haliburton. However, politically, they’ll prolly put edwards and booker over Pg and Butler
I think Halliburton or Booker will be cut for Butler
Ain't no way in hell, Butler gets chosen over both of them.
You right about booker but Halliburton is still young and inexperienced
Nothing political about picking the 3rd most valuable piece from the 2020 Gold Medal team over PG or Jimmy.
I think they need one more guard coming off the bench. I’d probably put in PG over either dame bam or haliburton
So u think they need another guard but 2/3 of the players u named for PG to replace are guards
@@stefangrigoras5208😂
Not taking Kyrie jimmy and pg is extremely crazy
Its not too crazy or crazy ok ok ok who u replacing then tell me who reply
@@fathimarifzamuhuthar7676 ant haliburton bam
Tbh embiid should be playing wit Cameroon and not USA
If he wasn’t could leave bam in there
@@nitoshadow do u watch basketball and embiid can choose if he wants to play for Cameroon or USA so he chose USA and ant and haliburton are better then them and ant are better so
@@fathimarifzamuhuthar7676 that’s ur opinion and for embiid I just feel like Cameroon need him more
And do u watch basketball they are proven players
Haliburton and ant are very good but they young and coming off losing last summer
They need to put ppl out there that’s for sure gonna show up and show out
We think ant and haliburton will but we don’t know for sure they haven’t been playing at a high level like the others for long period of time
They just starting to really be in the elite tier but ain’t no time for experimenting
Need ppl who gon get the job done
Even if they make the team doubt they’d be getting a good amount of minutes
So ig it don’t matter who they pick cuz alll 12 can’t get a lot of burn
@@fathimarifzamuhuthar7676 that’s ur opinion and for embiid I just feel like Cameroon need him more
And do u watch basketball they are proven players
Haliburton and ant are very good but they young and coming off losing last summer
They need to put ppl out there that’s for sure gonna show up and show out
We think ant and haliburton will but we don’t know for sure they haven’t been playing at a high level like the others for long period of time
They just starting to really be in the elite tier but ain’t no time for experimenting
Need ppl who gon get the job done
Even if they make the team doubt they’d be getting a good amount of minutes
So ig it don’t matter who they pick cuz alll 12 can’t get a lot of burn
Book will start
I think Kawhi is a great start, I think PG needs to be on the roster
Connects matter:
Lebron Ad
Kawhi PG
Tatum Brown
Steph KD Booker
3 more spots:
Embiid over Bam
AntMan over Hali/DWhite/Jrue
Dame or Kyrie… don’t matter
Lineup:
Steph Bron
KD Embiid Kawhi
Bench:
Booker Dame/Antman
Tatum Ad PG/JB
I would replace Banchero over Haliburton for the bench. He’s a 6’10 scorer that would give defenders PROBLEMS
Lebron, Curry, Embiid , KD, Kawhi , kyrie , tatum, booker , dame , AD, jrue, (bam or paul george)
The Team USA re Paris Olympic 2024 needs at least one young player. So, I would give my vote of confidence to Devin Booker over Paul George and Damian Lilard.
Booker is all- around player whether offensive or defensive. He's also explosive.
I’d be shocked if PG13 didn’t make it, there’s better scorers out there but he’s an elite defender which is extremely undervalued, and imo puts him over lots of guys. Could even see him starting for that reason. I don’t see a world where Booker makes the team and George doesn’t
Booker was the 3rd most important player on the 2020 team (mostly due to his defense). He's also become a better defender since then and his defense fits FIBA style better than PG's does. Booker also provides a lot more off-ball offensively than PG.
There is no reason PG13 should make it over Book.
i hope aaron gordon makes it and he deserves it
LeBron, kd Joel , Steph Davis
Tatum, kawhi, pg , booker Butler , lilard, Irving
I think if healthy you gotta take either Jimmy or PG…
I don't think Dame makes it, the bench is very small after your centers, even though I'm not a PG fan, I'd go PG. Out of Hali, Ant and Dame, they can all shoot, but Dame doesn't have a lot of other strings to the bow, Ant can do a bit of everything and play big, Hali even though he's a good shooter would be there more for his play making, there's plenty of other scorers around him, Dame's the odd one out when you need at least one more around the SF/PF size apart from Tatum on the bench
I think Derrick White will make the roster. USA doesn't need 12 scorers, they need guys that can fill a role and make an impact without the ball and on defense. Remmber thaf Jrue Holiday completely outplayed Dame, Lavine, Booker, and Beal at the last Olympics. Once you've already got guys like KD, Steph, Tatum, etc. on the roster, the value of someone like Ant and Dame decreases, whereas the value of someone like Derrick White increases
USA Death 12 Lineup
C - Embiid
F - KD
F - Bron
F - JT
G - Steph
C - AD
F - Kawhi / PG
F - Edwards / Brown
G - Book
G - Tyrese
Wait… ur Filipino ???
I’m definitely gonna take butler and George over dame imo
how is paolo an easy cut??
Butler should be in there. Doesn’t need the ball and can do everything.
Jimmy for Haliburton, PG for Dame
saying steph, bron and kawi are starting and putting tatum on the bench is crazy, hes having a better year than all 3?
Brother Steve Kerr is the coach of the team he's not benching steph. Also steph is an all time great.
I think Tatum should start over Kawhi, make the lineup younger. Otherwise I like your roster. Also I don’t think JJJ and Paolo should be easy cuts, they should be hard cuts. Then I think there’s a chance Chris Paul could get in just because of his reputation.
If anything Tatum should start over the nearly 40 yr old Lebron if you want more youth also kawhi is a much better defender than Lebron as well at this point
@@ozzee5094 I won’t argue with that. It’s also LeBron though. Like, how can you not have him start? 🤷🏻♂️
The pool could've been better if there were more bigs like Brook Lopez and Myles Turner.
fox not making it would be crazy
Paolo easy cut 😂
My prediction
STARTING
PG - Steph
SG - KD
SF - Bron
PF - Tatum
C - AD
BENCH
PG - Hali
SG - Dame
SF - PG13
PF - Kawhi
C - AD
Res. - Booker
Res. - Kyrie
Kawhi is better than tatum
You gotta take the dawg Jimmy
well i strong believe jrue holiday making it because nobody plays better defense than him. what you selected is pure all stars, not for the olympics game. lebron kd steph, if you look at play by play, they have been horrendous at defense. steph can run a bit, thats the least i can take, but your starting line up seems very slow and defenseless.
starters : embiid, kd, tatum/kawhi, holiday, steph/james
subs: davis, fox, paul george, booker, kyrie.
yes if you watched to gold medal game in the last Olympics Holiday had a critical steal and dunk in the final minutes that helped seal the game.
If Canada put the best 12 outwe would "snub guys like Olynyk, Lyles and Powell which I know are nowhere near the States.. but if you would have told someone in 99 that Canada would have a whole team of NBA players by now, you'd look crazy!
Shai Jamal Sharpe Mathurin Dort RJ Wiggins Brooks Clarke Duarte Nembhard and Boucher would probably be my 12, maybe swap Duarte for Olynyk?!
I thought Duarte represents the Dominican Republic?@@jeremyrhansen6637
Starters
Joel Embiid
Paulo Banchero
LeBron James
Jayson Tatum
Stephen Curry
Bench
Chet Holmgren
Bam Adabayo
Kawhi Leonard
Anthony Edwards
Donovan Mitchell
Reserves
Kevin Durant
DeArron Fox
Starters: LeBron, Steph, Tatum, KD, Embiid
Reserves: Antman, Booker, Hali, Bam, AD, Aaron Gordon, Derrick White
This is assuming everybody is healthy and willing to play.
Team USA has picked role players in their recent rosters, and I think they'll go the same route for 2024, hence Aaron Gordon and Derrick White as the 11th and 12th men.
Idk if that bench gets it done. Gordon and White over George and Kawhi is insane
They better have at least 4 Bigs.
I had Jrue Holiday making it over Devin Booker…. Got enough scorers need a top defensive player at guard.
Jrue and Devin were the 2nd and 3rd most impactful players in 2021. Both are making it.
The fact that maxey didn’t make the pool is so stupid but guys like Duncan Robinson and many others made it
Tough to choose but I would like Donovan over Dame
I think Jackson jr struggled because Kerr kept wanting to play small ball with him at the 5.
ANT man is a definite
Chet is the future. So I'd go him over Bam.... and Jimmy over Dame
KD as a starter? I’ll be surprised if he makes the team, no defensive presence.
Where is Zion? His strength and ability to get to the rim are needed
You're joking, right?
KD was the MVP of 2021 and has been having one of the best defensive seasons of his career. You then mentioned Zion who is a terrible defender
antman gonna carry team usa again!!
To fourth place? Lol
IMAGINE SPOELSTRA AS HEAD COACH OF TEAM USA. HED WIN GOLD WITH THE B SQUAD
yea...theres no way Tatum isnt starting
Why they put Chet Holmgren Brandon Ingram Instead Of Demar DeRozan and Klay Thompson
DAME, BOOKER, EDWARDS, TATUM, & DAVIS OFF THE BENCH IS GONNA BE A PROBLEM 🔥
DID HALIBURTON, EDWARDS AND TATUM PLAY TOGETHER ON TEAM USA?
You lost me at Bane being an easy cut. Mans game is made for international ball.
If they don't get Kyrie and Jimmy Butler they will not win
If you’re making Jaylen brown a hard cut I don’t think you can make fox a snub imo
too many guards, gotta replace one of them with a forward. dame out jimmy or pg in.
buddy called aaron gordan an incredible shooter🤦🏻♂️
If Haliburton doesn’t make it I’m rooting for Wakanda
EMBIID
BRON
KD
KAWHI
CURRY
KYRIE IRVING
JAMES HARDEN
PAUL GEORGE
JAYSON TATUM
DAVIS
ANTHONY EDWARDS
DEVIN BOOKER
HARD CUT JIMMY BUTLER
EDIT: I COULD SEE THEM TAKING HALIBURTON AND DAME OVER KYRIE AND HARDEN. AND FOR SOME REASON I DONT THINK KAWHI WILL GO SO THEY'LL PROBABLY TAKE BAM AS A RESERVE
You chose just top scorers over fit
I think Tatum starts over Kawi but good list
Hell no
the bench does need another forward, 4 guards is to much, I would take PG over dame
Oof i want jrue instead of dame and i want team usa, i dont know if they will but im considering adding chet instead of ant because ad will get hurt facing these scary euro bigmen.
Banchero a harder cut then Aaron Gordon
Starters
PG: Stephen Curry
SG: Donovan Mitchell
SF: Lebron James
PF: Kevin Durant
C: Joel Embiid
BENCH
PG: Trae Young
SG: Devin Booker
SF: Jayson Tatum
PF: Anthony Davis
C: Bam Adebayo
RESERVES
Tyrese Haliburton
Kawhi Leonard
Id choose Holmgren over Bam
Where is J-Dub Jaylin Williams?!?!?
Watching the Olympics from his couch at home
@@tien315 Don't know why Austin reaves is on this list but not J-dub
surely not haliburton over butler, pg, and spida 🤣
CHECK PLAYERS THAT WHO ALWAYS DONT WANT TO PLAY
U don’t need dame if you have curry
Kerr wants Caruso or Jhrue because they need defense
Replace Book with jaylen Brown for defense
They usually only have 2 centers so take bam off and put jimmy
Book was the 2nd best defender in 2021, and he's a much better off-ball player than Brown. Book is easily gonna make it