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LeBron James And Kevin Durant Won’t Play In 2024 Olympics Unless Nike Asks Them, Says Robert Horry

Robert Horry thinks LeBron James and Kevin Durant won't play for Team USA unless they're asked by Nike to do so.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 7, 2023
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• LeBron James and Kevin Durant will need Nike to incentivize them to play for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Contents
  • Do Team USA Need LeBron James And Kevin Durant Back?
  • Was Trae Young Snubbed Because He’s An Adidas Athlete?

• Robert Horry thinks Nike controls the future of Team USA at the Olympics

• This will probably be the final chance either player plays for Team USA

LeBron James hasn’t played for Team USA since the 2016 Olympics, while Kevin Durant last balled out in the 2020 Olympics. The question is, will either player return to Team USA for the 2024 Olympics in Paris? Robert Horry believes Nike holds the key to the answer. 

(Starts at 16:08)

“Hey, it depends on what Nike says. If Nike tells those two guys to get their a**** out there and we’re gonna give you x amount of dollars, they are going out there.”

A lot of allegations have been hurled at Nike about their level of control over Team USA. We all know that shoe and jersey sponsors can have immense sway over certain aspects of the game, but it may be naive to think that the selection of the Team USA roster is completely free of bias.


Do Team USA Need LeBron James And Kevin Durant Back?

Kevin Durant played an integral role in the 2020 Olympics victory and could solidify his name as the greatest Team USA player in history if he competes in one more Olympics and brings home another Gold. Durant is the all-time leading scorer for Team USA in official tournaments, overtaking Carmelo Anthony during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that took place in 2021 due to COVID-19.

LeBron was incredibly dedicated to Team USA for most of his career. He participated in the 2004 Olympics as a rookie but only earned the bronze medal on a very poorly constructed team. He would end up playing a leading role in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic wins, with both rosters being considered among the greatest in Olympic history.

If both these players are declared as available, it may be the final chance we get to see them share the court together in a competitive situation. Maybe even Stephen Curry declares and we see a final hurrah for this generation’s three best players on the Olympic stage.


Was Trae Young Snubbed Because He’s An Adidas Athlete?

One of the first allegations made against Team USA for being controlled by shoe sponsors came when Gilbert Arenas said Trae Young wasn’t selected for the FIBA World Cup because he’s an Adidas athlete. 

“It’s that sorry a** other brand! It’s that other brand! It’s that other brand, man! They be doing too MFing much!” 

Many pointed to Anthony Edwards also being an Adidas athlete to debunk that theory. Edwards isn’t the only Adidas player to have made the cut, as backup center Walker Kessler is also signed with the German shoemakers. 

Edwards is the leading star of Team USA, and it’s clear shoe politics didn’t slow him down. The same goes for Kessler, whose inclusion seemed premature to most fans. Even if corporate conversations have come into the mix, it doesn’t look like merit has been completely removed from the equation. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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