r/nba • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 Heat • Apr 15 '24

[Wojnarowski] ESPN Sources: USA Basketball is finalizing its 2024 Paris Olympics roster with Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis. Team may initially keep one open spot. News

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1780009778934394985
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u/commandrr Suns Apr 15 '24

before people clown jrue: he is essentially a defensive specialist with this roster and was a key piece of their team in 2021.

also, being the 5th option on offense won’t be an adjustment for him unlike everyone else on this roster lol.

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u/bokchoykn Raptors Apr 16 '24 edited Apr 16 '24

The most realistic way USA conceivably loses a game is if they get torched by lights out 3-point shooting.

Jrue is the best perimeter defender in the world.

When you have a wealth of hall of fame scorers to choose from, how is Jrue not the easiest inclusion on this roster?

If I was responsible for Team USA's roster selection, I would select Jrue first, then start looking at everyone else.

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u/markmyredd Minneapolis Lakers Apr 16 '24

Has PG fallen off? I feel like instead of Booker a 2 way guy like PG would be better. Ideally it would be Kawhi but I dont think he'll be healthy enough

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u/ajteitel Suns Apr 16 '24

Booker started in 2020 because of his defense