Monday 2 October, 2023 – Kevin Durant confirms he’ll play for Team USA; LeBron James, Steph Curry & other stars share their interest
Media days ahead of the 2023/24 NBA season have ramped up speculation about which players might compete at Paris 2024.
Three-time Olympic champion Kevin Durant caused a stir on Phoenix Suns media day after sharing, confidently, he will be in Paris next summer.
“I will play in the Olympics next year,” the 35-year-old said, leaving little doubt about his plans for the summer.
LeBron James, who has been credited with the plan to assemble an ‘Avengers’ squad for the Games, confirmed his wish to compete.
“I do have interest to compete,” the LA Lakers star said before brushing away concerns about the physical toll another summer of basketball could have on his body.
Steph Curry, who was reported to have been in dialogue with James about joining Team USA for Paris last month, also publicly confirmed his desire to play.
“I’ve talked to some people about the opportunity, and definitely if all things stay the same I wanna be playing,” Curry said. “It’s the one thing I haven’t done… I definitely want to be there. I definitely want to be on the team”
Elsewhere, Anthony Davis said he would play if he was asked – “I’m in, just waiting on them to ask,” the Lakers man confirmed. Khris Middleton, who struck gold with USA at Tokyo 2020 in 2021, said he would suit up again if asked.
“I would for sure play,” Middleton…
