Additionally, Jordan and Green collected 2015-16 NBA All-Defensive first team honors, while Butler and George were second team selections. Olympians were 2015-16 All-NBA first team selection Jordan second team choices Cousins, Durant and Green and third team picks George, Lowry and Thompson. players will be 26.8 years at the conclusion of the Olympics (Aug. Olympic record 19.5 points a game, was named to his second Olympic team. team’s leading scorer at the 2012 London Olympics by averaging a U.S. With his selection to the 2016 Olympic Team, three-time Olympic medalist Anthony becomes the first United States male basketball player selected to four Olympic teams.ĭurant, who collected MVP honors in leading the USA to gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and finished as the U.S. Olympic Team (Anthony and Durant) and five players who have been members of USA World Cup gold medalist teams Cousins (2014), DeRozan (2014), Durant (2010), Irving (2014) and Thompson (2014). roster features the return of two members from the 2012 gold medalist U.S. We have great shooters and explosive scorers, we’re big and athletic, and I think we’ll really be able to defend.” We have lightning-quick guards who can score as well as distribute the basketball. “Looking at this team, our overall balance is what strikes me. I know this team will continue that standard. “Since 2006 and including the last two Olympics, our players have represented themselves, the game and our country in an exemplary manner. Olympic basketball head coaching assignments. “I’m anxious to get on the court, and along with my great coaching staff, get to work,” said USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who by serving as head coach of his third Olympic squad is now tied with coaching legend Henry Iba for the most U.S. We’ve got a great mix of talent, scorers, past gold medal winners and outstanding youth.” “I love our depth, which is another indication of the depth of talent our national team program is blessed with. “I think I can speak for the entire coaching staff and say we’re extremely excited about the team we will field for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,” said Jerry Colangelo, who has served as managing director of the USA Men’s National Team since 2005. Olympic Men’ Basketball Team was approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors and is pending final approval by the United States Olympic Committee. Olympic Team, which is seeking a third consecutive Olympic title, were: Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks/Syracuse) Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors/North Carolina) Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls/Marquette) DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings/Kentucky) DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors/USC) Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder/Texas) Paul George (Indiana Pacers/Fresno State) Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors/Michigan State) Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers/Duke) DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers/Texas A&M) Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors/Villanova) and Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors/Washington State). Featuring six Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists, USA Basketball unveiled its official 12-man 2016 U.S.
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