Kevin Durant is eagerly anticipating the Tokyo Olympics this summer where he will join forces with LeBron James and Stephen Curry as part of Team USA. Speaking to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Durant expressed his respect and admiration for his teammates, highlighting the privilege of finally playing alongside players he has admired throughout their lengthy careers.
The opportunity to observe and learn from icons like James, Curry, and Anthony Davis in the same locker room is particularly exciting for Durant.
Despite the speculation that this might be a farewell tour for Durant, James, and Curry in an Olympic competition, Durant dismisses such notions, noting that all three athletes are still performing at elite levels.
He believes they have more basketball left in them and aims to focus on contributing to the team’s success rather than dwelling on personal milestones or farewells. Their collective goal remains winning a fifth consecutive gold medal for Team USA.
Durant, who has represented Team USA in the last three Olympics, has never previously had the chance to play alongside both James and Curry. While Durant teamed up with James in 2012, Curry is set to make his Olympic debut, seeking to secure his first gold medal alongside these basketball luminaries.
Together, Durant, James, and Curry represent the pinnacle of basketball stardom for their generation, boasting an impressive tally of 10 NBA championships among them. Their impact on the league has been profound, with teams featuring any one of these stars claiming eight titles over a decade-long span.
Although Durant and Curry shared the court as teammates with the Golden State Warriors, the prospect of seeing this trio unite under the banner of Team USA promises to be a thrilling spectacle for basketball enthusiasts worldwide.
