Kevin Durant is expected to replace Jrue Holiday in the starting lineup for Team USA‘s gold medal game against France, according to Shams Charania. While there is no confirmation of this, Durant is expected to get his first start, with Jrue Holiday coming off the bench like Durant has throughout this tournament.
Team USA is planning to start all-time leading scorer Kevin Durant vs. France in Saturday's Gold Medal game at the Paris Olympics, per sources. Jrue Holiday is expected to come off the USA bench. pic.twitter.com/UrYgyhyTUY
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 9, 2024
If this happens to be the case, this game would mark the first time in history we have seen LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant start together for Team USA. It will be an incredible moment, as fans have been clamoring to see the three legends start a game for Team USA together.
The trio are the oldest players on Team USA by some distance, but that hasn’t stopped them from performing at the highest level possible. And against Serbia, all three players stepped up in a massive way to help Team USA overcome a difficult Serbian Team to win the game and reach the gold medal game.
Stephen Curry stole the show, as he put up 36 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. As for LeBron James, he made history, registering a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the first player to have multiple triple-doubles at the Olympics. Durant provided great scoring off the bench, with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, leading the bench in scoring.
Durant spoke after Team USA’s game yesterday, noting that neither he nor anyone else on the team will soon forget their incredible win over Serbia. But Team USA has little time to celebrate, as they face France tomorrow in the gold medal game in what is sure to be an exciting match.
Kevin Durant Could Become Greatest Team USA Olympics Player
Kevin Durant winning a gold medal with Team USA once again would only further cement himself as the most successful Team USA player in Olympic history. Kevin Durant currently has the most gold medals in men’s Olympics history for Team USA with three. A fourth medal would only further his lead over Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James.
Durant has been a regular fixture for Team USA at the Olympics since he was selected to the team in 2012. Since then, he has won gold at every Olympic games he has played at, gaining a medal in 2012, 2016, and 2020. A win in 2024 would do wonders for KD’s already incredible legacy.
Durant had an incredible performance in Team USA’s opener against Serbia, where he came off the bench to score 23 points, with 21 of his points coming in the first half alone. A similar performance from Durant, this time as a starter, could help seal the gold for Durant once again.
Team USA has an embarrassment of riches, as they host three of the greatest players of all time still playing some of the best basketball of their careers on their roster. On any given night, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, or Kevin Durant can take over a game. And against France, Team USA will need just that to secure the gold.
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