LeBron James and Steph Curry’s roles playing together for first-time ever revealed by NBA Insider

James has a storied history with Team USA, winning two gold medals and one bronze in his career.

LeBron James and Steph Curry’s roles playing together for first-time ever revealed by NBA Insider

LeBron James and Steph Curry

According to NBA Insider Joe Vardon, LeBron James is unlikely to come off the bench for Team USA in the Olympics. Instead, James will likely start and play point forward, with Steph Curry playing off the ball. 

According to the report, USA Basketball head coach Steve Kerr has yet to make final decisions on the starting lineup, but it’s clear that LeBron James will play a key role. Kerr has emphasized the importance of finding combinations that click and two-way lineups effective at both ends. 

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James has a storied history with Team USA, winning two gold medals and one bronze in his career. This year’s Olympics will likely be his final run with USA Basketball, making this tournament even more significant. 

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James has played 68 games for the US, averaging 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per contest in international competition. With a stacked roster, including Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard, Team USA is poised for success.

As training camp begins in Las Vegas on Saturday, fans eagerly await the final lineup decisions. The United States will face Serbia in their first Olympic game on July 28, and the team’s chemistry and strategy will be put to the test. 

Steve Kerr envisions golden duo Stephen Curry and LeBron James unite for Team USA

Steve Kerr, head coach of Team USA, is excited to see Steph Curry and LeBron James play together for the first time in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Kerr has envisioned the two superstars running a clinic against the world’s best competition, with Curry’s shooting and James’s athleticism creating a formidable combination. 

He believes their chemistry will be electric, with Curry playing off the ball and James pushing the ball in transition. Kerr has discussed his vision with both players, who are eager to compete together and explore new ways to exploit their opponents. 

I've talked to both of them about this idea of being together after going against one another with such high stakes over the years. They obviously fit really well together. I think the idea of Steph playing off the ball and LeBron pushing it in transition, that's pretty intriguing.
Steve Kerr said during a recent Zoom with media members

Despite their many battles on the court, Steph Curry and James have developed a strong friendship and respect for each other’s game. Kerr sees this as an opportunity for them to cement their legacies and create a new chapter in their careers.

As Team USA prepares for training camp and their first exhibition game, Kerr is eager to see his vision become a reality. With a talented roster and the leadership of Curry and James, Team USA is poised to make a strong run for gold in Paris.

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