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Olympic Basketball Schedule, Team and Favorites for the 2024 Olympics

Posted on by Vaseline

The United States has been the dominant force in men’s basketball in the world since the 1936 Olympic Games. In total, the U.S. men have won 16 gold medals in 20 competitions; seven gold medals in eight competitions since NBA players were first allowed to compete in 1992; and the last four gold medals date back to 2008.

While foreign-born players have won the past six NBA MVP awards and the level of international competition has risen dramatically since Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird led the “Dream Team” to gold at the 1992 Olympics, the U.S. will be the overwhelming favorite to win gold in Paris. This year’s veteran-dominated group, featuring 12 NBA all-stars, is led by LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

Here’s what you need to know about the men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics.