This time around more renowned players have shown interest in signing up for the Olympics in Comparison to the past two Summer Olympics. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been appointed as the head coach of the US mens basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.Reasons Why Star Players Signed upWhy have so many established players joined the list for the event Although there are likely many reasons for this, one of the big reasons that have surfaced is the location of the event. Paris, France is a location where the players would enjoy travelling and find the atmosphere good for competing during the summertime. Potential Big Names to JoinSeveral star players, such as Durant, James, and Curry have discussed retirement and therefore may want to add the Olympics to their experience. Stephen Curry would be going to the Olympics for the first time. This would be a great opportunity for him and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr to affiliate themselves with one another once again. Curry has never played in the Olympics, and it will be a chance for him to play for his Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who is the head coach of the US mens team in Paris.Clip of NBA star Curry expressing interest in Olympics 2024 :History of Mens Olympics Basketball TeamThe first American Olympic team to feature active professional players from the National Basketball Association (NBA), was The 1992 United States mens Olympic basketball team, named the Dream Team. The 2008 team was titled the Redeem Team. Though not yet announced the 2024 squad may be called the Supreme Team.High expectations from 2024 teamThe 2024 team is being held in high esteem and expected to outdo all past US basketball teams that have entered the Olympics. The team includes Finals MVPs, MVPs, All-NBA players and future Hall of Famers which conveys that the roster consists of a highly talented group of players. Team USA finalists - 41 named Bam Adebayo, Jarrett Allen, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Jimmy Butler, Alex Caruso, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid, DeAaron Fox, Paul George, Aaron Gordon, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Josh Hart, Tyler Herro, Jrue Holiday, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Ingram, Kyrie Irving, Jaren Jackson Jr., LeBron James, Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, Bobby Portis, Austin Reaves, Duncan Robinson, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Trae Young.Some Big Names MissingLeBron James, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Paul George.
