Who should not be selected for the list of the 11 strongest players in the U.S. men's basketball team?
The U.S. men's basketball team recently announced the roster of players for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, and the identity of many of the 11 players selected has been questioned. For example, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, their age and injury problems are important factors for the outside world to question them. So let's take a look at these 11 and which players should not be in the 2024 Olympics.
1-2. LeBron James and Anthony Davis
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both leaders of the Lakers, although LeBron James is 39 years old, his offensive and defensive dominance, in 24 minutes of appearance, is still the top in the league. As for Anthony Davis, as long as he is not allowed to play inside, he is basically still top-notch.
3-4. Durant and Booker
The two are U.S. men's basketball 2020 Olympic gold medalists, and they now play together with the Suns. In fact, the two are now teaming up for the U.S. men's basketball team, which is beneficial to their team.
5. Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is 36 years old, and for him to continue to compete in international competitions, it is his own request and Kerr's request. However, if he does not perform well on the international stage, there is a good chance that he will be harshly criticized, and even his historical status may be questioned.
6. Embiid
Embiid has three nationalities and ultimately chose to play for the U.S. men's basketball team. However, it is said that when he became an American citizen, he was required to fight for the U.S. men's basketball team. recruited him and let him join the U.S. men's basketball team because during the World Cup last year, the interior line was blown up. After all, Jokic can't be recruited, and it's okay to recruit a center ranked second in the NBA.
7-8. Jrue Holiday and Tatum
It's a good option to bring two of Celtic's core players on board. Tatum, who helped the U.S. men's basketball team win gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, is one of the best forwards right now. Jrue Holiday is a point guard who integrates offense and defense, and it would be a good choice to let him join.
9. Edwards
Edwards is the best player in the 2023 U.S. Men's Basketball World Cup. Just this physical quality is enough to crush many players. Take him with you, it's a must.
10. Haliburton
The U.S. men's basketball team intends to develop an outstanding young shooter and passer who will become one of the future core figures of the national team. However, Haliburton's size may not be well suited for international competitions.
11. Adebayo
Adebayo has a good fighting spirit and is also very bouncing and maneuverable. However, on the international stage, he doesn't seem to be favored, and perhaps he shouldn't be selected.