The 2024 USA Men’s National Team roster for the Paris Olympics sparked debates among NBA fans regarding the perceived weakest links on the star-studded squad. While the roster boasted some of the league’s top talents, including perennial All-Stars and former MVPs, there were still discussions about which players might be considered the weakest on the team.
One fan named Holiday, Haliburton, Adebayo, Booker, and Edwards as the 5 worst players in Team USA.
Jrue Hali Bam Booker ANT
— 🪄⭐️ (@Jxniixr_) May 26, 2024
A second fan named Adebayo, Booker, Haliburton, and Leonard as the 5 worst.
bam booker hali jrue kawhi
— Sxpreme😈 (@Sxpreme_WRLD) May 26, 2024
A third fan wanted to write Haliburton’s name 5 times as they felt he was the worst player on the roster.
I mean can I write haliburton five times?
— Dylan Sandas (@Dylan_Sandas) May 26, 2024
A fourth fan named Jrue as the worst player on the roster.
1. Jrue (worst)
2. Bam
3. Tyrese
4. Tatum
5. Booker
— T-G (@SheistyDr) May 27, 2024
A fifth fan threatened everyone else if they took Embiid’s name.
One of yall say Embiid, I swear…
— Philly Scott Van Pelt (@HauserBrett) May 27, 2024
A sixth fan said that if this team doesn’t win the gold medal, they should cancel the Olympic basketball team.
https://twitter.com/dewayneded/status/1794849604825137541
A seventh fan named Booker and Durant as the worst player on the squad.
Booker and Durant. Rest are good.
— daboll2hungri (@daboll2hungri) May 27, 2024
An eight fan said that Booker, Durant, and Kawhi didn’t deserve a spot.
Kawhi, KD,and Booker are the 3 players who are not deserving at this point.
— Chris Haynes (@Conansdad) May 27, 2024
Among the players frequently mentioned in these debates were Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo, and Tyrese Haliburton. While each of these players has demonstrated their abilities at the NBA level, some fans questioned whether they were on par with the elite talent comprising the rest of the roster.
Jrue Holiday, known for his defensive prowess and playmaking ability, has been a solid contributor for the Boston Celtics but may have been overshadowed by other star guards on the team. Similarly, Bam Adebayo, a versatile big man for the Miami Heat, faced scrutiny from fans who questioned whether he could match up against the dominant frontcourt players on the international stage.
Tyrese Haliburton, a rising star for the Indiana Pacers, was also a topic of discussion among fans debating the team’s weakest links. Despite his impressive playmaking and basketball IQ, some fans felt that he lacked the star power or experience of other guards on the roster.
However, it’s essential to note that these debates reflect subjective opinions among fans and do not necessarily reflect the players’ actual performances or contributions to the team. Each player selected for the national team has earned their place through their talent, skill, and dedication to the game.
Ultimately, Team USA enters the Paris Olympics as the favorites to win gold, boasting a roster filled with NBA superstars hungry for international success. While debates about the team’s weakest players may continue among fans, the focus will undoubtedly be on the collective effort and talent of the squad as they strive for Olympic glory.
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