The FIBA World Cup 2023 ended with Team USA finishing in fourth place, although they were the favorites to win it. With the Paris Olympics coming up in 2024, America is expected to field its best players. There’s Talk that LeBron James is taking the initiative to assemble a strong roster. The American team had some great performers in the FIBA World Cup. Let’s have a look at players who should be considered for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Anthony Edward
There is no doubt that Anthony Edwards should be considered for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Throughout the FIBA World Cup , Edward showed that he can score points in international tournaments and is also willing to step back if others are dominant. He was America’s top scorer with 18.9 points per game and provided 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game. It will be great to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves guard play in the Olympics, where he will be surrounded by players who are more skilled than him.
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves is, without a second thought, the best role player in the NBA right now. He was the second-best scoring player in the FIBA for Team USA. He scored 13.8 points per game in eight games. With Team USA expected to be loaded with superstars, the young Lakers player is the one who will have no difficulty accepting any role he is given. Plus, if LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be playing in the Paris Olympics, then it would be better for him to have familiar teammates.
Mikal Bridges
Bridges, the third-best scorer for the United States at the FIBA World Cup, has a great chance to be selected for the Olympics. The Brooklyn Nets guard averaged 13.8 points and shot 55.6% from behind the three-point line. He is not only an amazing shooter for the team but also a great defensive player and averages 1.4 steals per game. The clutch play he made against Canada showed that he can be a key player in the fourth quarter of matches and finish the game strongly.
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Team USA couldn’t win the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but because the team has such big names , they are expected to defend their gold medal in the upcoming Olympics.
