Team USA will look to win their fifth straight gold medal in the Olympics, led by LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Over the years, special teams such as the 1992 Dream Team and 2008 Redeem Team received nicknames that will live in history.
But what will be the prospective nickname for the 2024 Team USA? Fans came up with a bunch of hilarious names that may or may not stick. Some are creative, while others are just taking shots at James, who carried the team to two wins in their last two exhibition games.
"Lebreem Team," a fan suggested.
"LeBronze Boys," another fan wrote.
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"The LaQueen team," one fan replied.
Despite finishing fourth in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the Americans are still the favorites to bring the gold medal home to the United States. They have too much talent and star power to fail in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
"Supreme team‼️ Although there has been an increase of notable players around the world, USA is still the best basketball team on this planet," one fan opined.
"THE RING TEAM. THIS TEAM WON MORE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE TIME THEY PLAYED. THAN ANY OTHER TEAM! - INCLUDING JORDAN'S 1992 DREAM TEAM!" another fan commented.
"The Avengers. They're literally avenging the USA teams who lost," a fan remarked.
Team USA's full roster and schedule
LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry were among the top NBA stars who expressed their desire to play in the Olympics after Team USA failed to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Several other stars put their offseason plans aside to play for their country.
Here's the complete roster:
- Bam Adebayo | Center | Miami Heat
- Devin Booker | Guard | Phoenix Suns
- Steph Curry | Guard | Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis | Forward | LA Lakers
- Kevin Durant | Forward | Phoenix Suns
- Anthony Edwards | Guard | Minnesota Timberwolves
- Joel Embiid | Center | Philadelphia 76ers
- Tyrese Haliburton | Guard | Indiana Pacers
- Jrue Holiday | Guard | Boston Celtics
- LeBron James | Forward | LA Lakers
- Jayson Tatum | Forward | Boston Celtics
- Derrick White | Guard | Boston Celtics
The head coach for Team USA is the Warriors' Steve Kerr and his assistants are Erik Spoelstra of the Heat, Ty Lue of the Clippers and Mark Few of Gonzaga. Kawhi Leonard was originally part of the 12-man roster but was replaced by Derrick White.
Team USA is in Group C with Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan, with the top two teams qualifying for the quarterfinals. Here's the schedule for the upcoming group stages:
VS. Serbia
- Date: Sunday, July 28
- Time: 11:15 a.m. EST
VS. South Sudan
- Date: Wednesday, July 31
- Time: 3:00 p.m. EST
VS. Puerto Rico
- Date: Saturday, August 3
- Time: 3:00 p.m. EST