LeBron, Steph and KD headline STACKED Team USA 'Avengers'
The gold standard? Meet the 12 NBA juggernauts travelling to Paris tasked with winning Olympic title no. 17
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00:00We've got athleticism, length, size, IQ, everybody's been calling us the Avengers.
00:08This team is probably as decorated as any since the 92 Dream Team.
00:14That's the fun part.
00:15You get to be on the same team again with all these guys that you compete against that
00:19you're battling and fighting and even the coaches, right?
00:23I've played against Splode so many times, it's good to be on the same team.
00:28Steve Perry and all those guys, T. Luke.
00:30LeBron James.
00:31How much fun is he having at this age, this many years?
00:35Bang!
00:36He delivers what it matters the most.
00:40I think LeBron and Steph are really excited to play together.
00:43The idea of Steph playing off the ball and LeBron pushing it in transition, that's pretty
00:49intriguing.
00:50You can't think of someone in history that can do what Kevin Durant can do.
00:54When the game is on the line, who's going to be the alpha?
00:57I think Kevin Durant.
00:59He better be.
01:00That's what I came to see.
01:01Oh!
01:02Joel Embiid!
01:03What a block by Joel Embiid.
01:04I'll still be dominant.
01:05As dominant as I always have.
01:06You know, like, every year it just has to open my eyes to get better.
01:19I know the feeling of winning a gold medal and how rewarding that is.
01:22Three-on-one against AD!
01:24Come on!
01:25It's not going to work!
01:26I'm looking forward to the experience of being a true part of this team, being a bet in the
01:33Olympics on this team, and trying to win another gold medal.
01:35Look at the moves by Edwards.
01:37Swashbuckler!
01:38Oh!
01:39Highlight, ladies and gentlemen!
01:40He's one of the most powerful physical athletes in the NBA.
01:45I just go out there and be myself, shoot my shots, play defense, and, you know, they got
01:51to fit in and play around me.
01:52That's how I feel.
01:53Booker on the drive.
01:54Booker puts up a dribble.
01:55Oh!
01:56He puts it in!
01:57I'm so impressed with Book's ability to understand that, recognize the role change, but still,
02:03you know, hit the big shot.
02:05Sensational move from Tyrese Halliburton!
02:07So cracked and so shifted.
02:09Oh, hallelujah!
02:10Done!
02:11Done!
02:12Tyrese is really, you know, floor general, traditional point guard.
02:15Bullies into the post and almost tore the house down!
02:19Spins!
02:20And scores!
02:21Win the gold.
02:22Sure sweet to the point.
02:24Drives it to the paint, knocked away and stolen by Holliday!
02:28He's one of the best defenders in the league.
02:31Not just on ball, but off ball.
02:33Whoa!
02:34White!
02:35A two-handed stuff!
02:36Blocked by White!
02:37Picks it out.
02:38White.
02:39Corner three.
02:40Back to eight.
02:41Our roster is obviously laden with stars and players who have accomplished so much.
02:50And what I love about these guys is they want to accomplish more.
02:54They want to win an Olympic gold medal.
02:56It was probably realistically my last opportunity to even, you know, have a chance to play.
03:01So it all kind of aligned in the right way.
03:04So I hope it continues to align to a gold medal.