LeBron James scores 21, Kevin Durant has 23 as Team USA blows out Serbia
Scott Agness: USA Men’s Basketball handles Serbia 110-84 led by Kevin Durant (23pts) in his first game with this team. LeBron James had 21-7-9. Tatum and Haliburton DNP. Steve Kerr leaning more on defensive-minded guards. Next: Wed. v South Sudan.
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness
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Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia apnews.com/article/olympi… – 2:28 PM
Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia apnews.com/article/olympi… – 2:28 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James: “Different atmosphere, Kevin Durant? He has an out-of-this-world talent” @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:27 PM
LeBron James: “Different atmosphere, Kevin Durant? He has an out-of-this-world talent” @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“5-of-5 from the long line.” Mike Tirico.
Kevin Durant 23 points on 8-of-9 FGs in return from calf strain that sidelined him all five exhibition games.
Team USA tops Serbia in #Paris2024 Group C opener. #TeamUSA #Suns pic.twitter.com/h8BJRWZm72 – 2:22 PM
“5-of-5 from the long line.” Mike Tirico.
Kevin Durant 23 points on 8-of-9 FGs in return from calf strain that sidelined him all five exhibition games.
Team USA tops Serbia in #Paris2024 Group C opener. #TeamUSA #Suns pic.twitter.com/h8BJRWZm72 – 2:22 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
LeBron James praised Kevin Durant: “KD was phenomenal. It’s almost like he never missed a beat, practice, or a game or anything.
He’s just out of his world talent. I think he even goes even harder in practice, and when the game starts, it’s just routine for him.” – 2:02 PM
LeBron James praised Kevin Durant: “KD was phenomenal. It’s almost like he never missed a beat, practice, or a game or anything.
He’s just out of his world talent. I think he even goes even harder in practice, and when the game starts, it’s just routine for him.” – 2:02 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant powers #TeamUSA to #Olympics-opening win vs. Serbia nypost.com/2024/07/28/spo… – 1:59 PM
Kevin Durant powers #TeamUSA to #Olympics-opening win vs. Serbia nypost.com/2024/07/28/spo… – 1:59 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
By no stretch am I saying grabbing gold will be easy—but USA sat Tatum AND Haliburton and won by nearly 30—this team is just too good. The only way they lose gold is if they mail it in and that is not going to happen. Not with LeBron-Stephan and KD on the court among many others – 1:48 PM
By no stretch am I saying grabbing gold will be easy—but USA sat Tatum AND Haliburton and won by nearly 30—this team is just too good. The only way they lose gold is if they mail it in and that is not going to happen. Not with LeBron-Stephan and KD on the court among many others – 1:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were both terrific for Team USA in the Olympic opener against Serbia: arizonasports.com/story/3552391/… – 1:43 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were both terrific for Team USA in the Olympic opener against Serbia: arizonasports.com/story/3552391/… – 1:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant is back.
Smiles, 3s, celebrations, buckets and all that comes with him.
23 points, 8-of-8 in 1st half of #TeamUSA 110-84 win over Serbia in #Paris2024 group play opener.
5-of-5 from 3.
LeBron James 21 points.
Up next: South Sudan. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/o… pic.twitter.com/IfXF20cvGl – 1:41 PM
Kevin Durant is back.
Smiles, 3s, celebrations, buckets and all that comes with him.
23 points, 8-of-8 in 1st half of #TeamUSA 110-84 win over Serbia in #Paris2024 group play opener.
5-of-5 from 3.
LeBron James 21 points.
Up next: South Sudan. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/o… pic.twitter.com/IfXF20cvGl – 1:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
going from LeBron James and Kevin Durant to offroad horse racing is one of the many reasons why the Olympics are so beautiful. – 1:38 PM
going from LeBron James and Kevin Durant to offroad horse racing is one of the many reasons why the Olympics are so beautiful. – 1:38 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Paris 2024, Group C | USA dominate Serbia: Kevin Durant is devastating @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/paris-2024-… – 1:30 PM
Paris 2024, Group C | USA dominate Serbia: Kevin Durant is devastating @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/paris-2024-… – 1:30 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Kevin Durant shines in return, LeBron James stays young as Team USA crushes Serbia in Olympics opener, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56640… – 1:29 PM
Kevin Durant shines in return, LeBron James stays young as Team USA crushes Serbia in Olympics opener, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56640… – 1:29 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Not much of a game tbh but I’ll always remember that Durant heater from the first half. – 1:23 PM
Not much of a game tbh but I’ll always remember that Durant heater from the first half. – 1:23 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The U.S. men get off to a great start in hoops with a 110-84 win over Serbia. KD with 23. Read all about it and everything else going on in Paris with our comprehensive, exhaustive, live Olympics blog at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 1:23 PM
The U.S. men get off to a great start in hoops with a 110-84 win over Serbia. KD with 23. Read all about it and everything else going on in Paris with our comprehensive, exhaustive, live Olympics blog at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 1:23 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
KD & LeBron put the pedal to the metal today vs Serbia 🔥 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 LeBron JAMES 21 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
🇺🇸 Kevin DURANT 23 PTS, 8/9 FG pic.twitter.com/oTW6ATvPEj – 1:20 PM
KD & LeBron put the pedal to the metal today vs Serbia 🔥 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 LeBron JAMES 21 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
🇺🇸 Kevin DURANT 23 PTS, 8/9 FG pic.twitter.com/oTW6ATvPEj – 1:20 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
KD & LeBron put the pedal to the metal today vs Serbia 🔥
🇺🇸 LeBron JAMES 21 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
🇺🇸 Kevin DURANT 23 PTS, 8/9 FG pic.twitter.com/krqJCYAcVP – 1:20 PM
KD & LeBron put the pedal to the metal today vs Serbia 🔥
🇺🇸 LeBron JAMES 21 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
🇺🇸 Kevin DURANT 23 PTS, 8/9 FG pic.twitter.com/krqJCYAcVP – 1:20 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
USA and Kevin Durant dominate Serbia in Lille
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 1:20 PM
USA and Kevin Durant dominate Serbia in Lille
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 1:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Team USA is so very clearly dominant in these games. There’s a million options to go to. Even subpar options are better than the rest.
LeBron, KD, and Steph being out there is super cool. Feels like the last hurrah of the old guard. – 1:19 PM
Team USA is so very clearly dominant in these games. There’s a million options to go to. Even subpar options are better than the rest.
LeBron, KD, and Steph being out there is super cool. Feels like the last hurrah of the old guard. – 1:19 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Watching that LeBron performance just made me realize how funny last season was and i dont blame him for a second. – 1:13 PM
Watching that LeBron performance just made me realize how funny last season was and i dont blame him for a second. – 1:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
USA Men’s Basketball handles Serbia 110-84 led by Kevin Durant (23pts) in his first game with this team. LeBron had 21-7-9.
Tatum and Haliburton DNP. Steve Kerr leaning more on defensive-minded guards.
Next: Wed. v South Sudan. – 1:10 PM
USA Men’s Basketball handles Serbia 110-84 led by Kevin Durant (23pts) in his first game with this team. LeBron had 21-7-9.
Tatum and Haliburton DNP. Steve Kerr leaning more on defensive-minded guards.
Next: Wed. v South Sudan. – 1:10 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Curry-Durant court reunion a rousing success. Brought back memories. – 1:09 PM
Curry-Durant court reunion a rousing success. Brought back memories. – 1:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron against Serbia:
18 PTS
7 REB
9 AST
9-13 FG
Led the team in rebounds and assists. pic.twitter.com/1yK0EYrDlc – 1:08 PM
LeBron against Serbia:
18 PTS
7 REB
9 AST
9-13 FG
Led the team in rebounds and assists. pic.twitter.com/1yK0EYrDlc – 1:08 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
LeBron James vs. Serbia
21 points
7 rebounds
9 assists
9-12 FG
28 efficiency
King! #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/1rTc9DXrjT – 1:08 PM
LeBron James vs. Serbia
21 points
7 rebounds
9 assists
9-12 FG
28 efficiency
King! #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/1rTc9DXrjT – 1:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant today:
23 PTS
8-9 FG
5-5 3P
Led Team USA in scoring as a 6th man. pic.twitter.com/q5EAoVSLQk – 1:05 PM
Kevin Durant today:
23 PTS
8-9 FG
5-5 3P
Led Team USA in scoring as a 6th man. pic.twitter.com/q5EAoVSLQk – 1:05 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
This is an impressive win for Team USA. Second straight pasting of Serbia, a legitimate medal favorite. Kevin Durant a huge difference maker. LeBron dominant as point forward. Fantastic Olympic start. – 1:03 PM
This is an impressive win for Team USA. Second straight pasting of Serbia, a legitimate medal favorite. Kevin Durant a huge difference maker. LeBron dominant as point forward. Fantastic Olympic start. – 1:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Serbia kept it close before the Durant onslaught. South Sudan beat Puerto Rico today. Will be difficult to repeat what they pulled off shooting wise in the exhibition. I’m looking forward to the rematch though. – 1:00 PM
Serbia kept it close before the Durant onslaught. South Sudan beat Puerto Rico today. Will be difficult to repeat what they pulled off shooting wise in the exhibition. I’m looking forward to the rematch though. – 1:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant scores 21 points, five 3s for Team USA in 1st half of return from calf injury (w/video) #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 azcentral.com/story/sports/o… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/O7HDvKXhKf – 12:54 PM
Kevin Durant scores 21 points, five 3s for Team USA in 1st half of return from calf injury (w/video) #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 azcentral.com/story/sports/o… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/O7HDvKXhKf – 12:54 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
USA best game in warmups was vs Serbia winning 105-79. Pretty much the same game today after a bad start. They lead 84-65 after 3 qtrs shooting 66%. Durant 23, LeBron 18-4-8. Jokic 16-3-5-3 steals for Serbia and is 0 +/- in a game his team trails by 19. Kind of like Denver – 12:51 PM
USA best game in warmups was vs Serbia winning 105-79. Pretty much the same game today after a bad start. They lead 84-65 after 3 qtrs shooting 66%. Durant 23, LeBron 18-4-8. Jokic 16-3-5-3 steals for Serbia and is 0 +/- in a game his team trails by 19. Kind of like Denver – 12:51 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
During the timeout, USA players, including LeBron, are literally trying to mimic Anthony Edwards move to end the 3Q. #Paris2024 – 12:49 PM
During the timeout, USA players, including LeBron, are literally trying to mimic Anthony Edwards move to end the 3Q. #Paris2024 – 12:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 21 points in first half of Olympic opener against Serbia apnews.com/article/olympi… – 12:47 PM
Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 21 points in first half of Olympic opener against Serbia apnews.com/article/olympi… – 12:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Kerr just had LeBron KD Bam AD and Derrick White on the floor. LeBron being the second shortest player on the floor for Team USA is ridiculous. – 12:42 PM
Steve Kerr just had LeBron KD Bam AD and Derrick White on the floor. LeBron being the second shortest player on the floor for Team USA is ridiculous. – 12:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron looking right in the camera, this man knows exactly what he’s doing pic.twitter.com/9D92vzr47E – 12:42 PM
LeBron looking right in the camera, this man knows exactly what he’s doing pic.twitter.com/9D92vzr47E – 12:42 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
KD and LeBron, combined age of approximately 206, are 16 for 17 in this game. Just insane. – 12:42 PM
KD and LeBron, combined age of approximately 206, are 16 for 17 in this game. Just insane. – 12:42 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
This Team USA is pretty special. So much shooting and athleticism. Bron and KD look as good as ever – 12:38 PM
This Team USA is pretty special. So much shooting and athleticism. Bron and KD look as good as ever – 12:38 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
LeBron James with 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting thus far.
LeBron continues to put on a dominant showing as Team USA’s leader. pic.twitter.com/2ksugamQuT – 12:38 PM
LeBron James with 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting thus far.
LeBron continues to put on a dominant showing as Team USA’s leader. pic.twitter.com/2ksugamQuT – 12:38 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
definitely just let out a ‘let’s fucking go’ after that lebron sequence
and im at a kids bday party – 12:38 PM
definitely just let out a ‘let’s fucking go’ after that lebron sequence
and im at a kids bday party – 12:38 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Tatum being out of the rotation is a twist. His minutes off the bench have been entirely absorbed by Kevin Durant. No indication of any injury. Right now he’s the odd man out. – 12:38 PM
Tatum being out of the rotation is a twist. His minutes off the bench have been entirely absorbed by Kevin Durant. No indication of any injury. Right now he’s the odd man out. – 12:38 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Even if you’ve hated lebron you’re whole life – free yourself and root for this man for the next two weeks
#AppreciateGreatness – 12:37 PM
Even if you’ve hated lebron you’re whole life – free yourself and root for this man for the next two weeks
#AppreciateGreatness – 12:37 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
That should have been a block. Dude jumped to a spot to draw the charge on LeBron. – 12:34 PM
That should have been a block. Dude jumped to a spot to draw the charge on LeBron. – 12:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD and Bron’s combined numbers in the first half vs. Serbia 👀
🇺🇸 33 Pts
🇺🇸 13-13 FG
🇺🇸 6-6 3-PT FG pic.twitter.com/VSoazDtt0c – 12:32 PM
KD and Bron’s combined numbers in the first half vs. Serbia 👀
🇺🇸 33 Pts
🇺🇸 13-13 FG
🇺🇸 6-6 3-PT FG pic.twitter.com/VSoazDtt0c – 12:32 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant is 17 points shy of the Team USA single-game scoring record. Check all the Team USA Olympic records on BasketNews 👇
basketnews.com/news-209318-te… – 12:14 PM
Kevin Durant is 17 points shy of the Team USA single-game scoring record. Check all the Team USA Olympic records on BasketNews 👇
basketnews.com/news-209318-te… – 12:14 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
fans in serbia, puerto rico, south sudan, australia, canada, greece, spain, germany, france, brazil and japan watching kevin durant pic.twitter.com/OGTbGLuqbj – 12:14 PM
fans in serbia, puerto rico, south sudan, australia, canada, greece, spain, germany, france, brazil and japan watching kevin durant pic.twitter.com/OGTbGLuqbj – 12:14 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
whoever decided to leave KD out of that Nike ad deserves a raise – 12:12 PM
whoever decided to leave KD out of that Nike ad deserves a raise – 12:12 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The record for most points scored by a USA player in an Olympic basketball game is 37 by Carmelo Anthony vs Nigeria in London in 2012. Durant has 21 at halftime on 8-8 shooting – 12:11 PM
The record for most points scored by a USA player in an Olympic basketball game is 37 by Carmelo Anthony vs Nigeria in London in 2012. Durant has 21 at halftime on 8-8 shooting – 12:11 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant 🇺🇸 vs Serbia 🇷🇸
21 PTS
8/8 FG
5/5 3PT
8:39 MIN
PS FIRST HALF! 🔥
#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/q0J7H6sxqW – 12:10 PM
Kevin Durant 🇺🇸 vs Serbia 🇷🇸
21 PTS
8/8 FG
5/5 3PT
8:39 MIN
PS FIRST HALF! 🔥
#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/q0J7H6sxqW – 12:10 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant has been so absurdly good in this game … has anyone noticed LeBron James went 5 for 5 in the half?
They are a combined 13 for 13, and the US is up nine over Serbia. – 12:10 PM
Kevin Durant has been so absurdly good in this game … has anyone noticed LeBron James went 5 for 5 in the half?
They are a combined 13 for 13, and the US is up nine over Serbia. – 12:10 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
-Perfect half for KD. Impossible for Serbia to overcome how perfectly he played.
-Shooting is Serbia’s achilles heel.
-Heroic (and near perfect) effort from Jokic and Serbia is still down 9 at the half.
-Feels like we know how this 2nd half is gonna go. 😬 Hope I’m wrong. – 12:10 PM
-Perfect half for KD. Impossible for Serbia to overcome how perfectly he played.
-Shooting is Serbia’s achilles heel.
-Heroic (and near perfect) effort from Jokic and Serbia is still down 9 at the half.
-Feels like we know how this 2nd half is gonna go. 😬 Hope I’m wrong. – 12:10 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant just had one of the best halves in Olympic basketball history
– 8 minutes, 39 seconds
– 21 points
– 8/8 FG
– 5/5 3PT
– Shooting over defenders like they’re chairs
– First game after missing entire Showcase due to calf injury – 12:09 PM
Kevin Durant just had one of the best halves in Olympic basketball history
– 8 minutes, 39 seconds
– 21 points
– 8/8 FG
– 5/5 3PT
– Shooting over defenders like they’re chairs
– First game after missing entire Showcase due to calf injury – 12:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant with 21 points at the half, 8-for-8 from the floor and 5-of-5 from deep. Easy Money Sniper making it look easy. #OlympicGames – 12:09 PM
Kevin Durant with 21 points at the half, 8-for-8 from the floor and 5-of-5 from deep. Easy Money Sniper making it look easy. #OlympicGames – 12:09 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Kevin Durant with the fadeaway buzzer-beater to give Team USA a 58-49 lead over Serbia at halftime.
Durant has looked like the best player on the court today. pic.twitter.com/VxflU1c9WQ – 12:08 PM
Kevin Durant with the fadeaway buzzer-beater to give Team USA a 58-49 lead over Serbia at halftime.
Durant has looked like the best player on the court today. pic.twitter.com/VxflU1c9WQ – 12:08 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
KD and LeBron doing this makes me feel like a kid again this is crazy – 12:08 PM
KD and LeBron doing this makes me feel like a kid again this is crazy – 12:08 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Take a bow, Kevin Durant
KD in the first half
21 points
8 of 8 shooting
5 of 5 from 3
+17
All in 8 minuites and 39 seconds – 12:08 PM
Take a bow, Kevin Durant
KD in the first half
21 points
8 of 8 shooting
5 of 5 from 3
+17
All in 8 minuites and 39 seconds – 12:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I mean, just look at this.” Dwyane Wade.
Kevin Durant 19 points, 5-of-5 from 3 in return from calf injury.
#TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/YkdMM7KYsk – 12:08 PM
“I mean, just look at this.” Dwyane Wade.
Kevin Durant 19 points, 5-of-5 from 3 in return from calf injury.
#TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/YkdMM7KYsk – 12:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
This Kevin Durant run is nuts. Honestly, I think I underrate his international play in all-time rankings. He’s the greatest USA player ever. – 12:07 PM
This Kevin Durant run is nuts. Honestly, I think I underrate his international play in all-time rankings. He’s the greatest USA player ever. – 12:07 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant and LeBron James went 13/13 from the field on a perfect shooting half against Serbia. pic.twitter.com/yHqtyf4lEI – 12:07 PM
Kevin Durant and LeBron James went 13/13 from the field on a perfect shooting half against Serbia. pic.twitter.com/yHqtyf4lEI – 12:07 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Kevin Durant with one of the most productive 9 minutes of basketball you’ll ever see. – 12:07 PM
Kevin Durant with one of the most productive 9 minutes of basketball you’ll ever see. – 12:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
What a terrific half of hoops. KD is still incredible. And @DwyaneWade brings genuine exuberance that is terrific. Sounds like a good partner for Mike Tirico on NBC’s broadcasts. Maybe add a coach/analyst. (Stan Van Gundy?) – 12:07 PM
What a terrific half of hoops. KD is still incredible. And @DwyaneWade brings genuine exuberance that is terrific. Sounds like a good partner for Mike Tirico on NBC’s broadcasts. Maybe add a coach/analyst. (Stan Van Gundy?) – 12:07 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Kevin Durant’s plan to make every shot attempted today appears to be paying off very well #analysis – 12:07 PM
Kevin Durant’s plan to make every shot attempted today appears to be paying off very well #analysis – 12:07 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Is Kevin Durant the FIBA 🐐? 🤯 #Paris2024
21 PTS
8/8 FG 🔥
5/5 3FG 🔥
8:39 MIN IN THE FIRST HALF pic.twitter.com/L0IYPiJ8To – 12:06 PM
Is Kevin Durant the FIBA 🐐? 🤯 #Paris2024
21 PTS
8/8 FG 🔥
5/5 3FG 🔥
8:39 MIN IN THE FIRST HALF pic.twitter.com/L0IYPiJ8To – 12:06 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
KD gives his blessing for the Slim Reaper nickname and then this happens pic.twitter.com/fpwguYsMFH – 12:06 PM
KD gives his blessing for the Slim Reaper nickname and then this happens pic.twitter.com/fpwguYsMFH – 12:06 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I mean holy shit. KD has his own teammates shaking their heads in disbelief. – 12:06 PM
I mean holy shit. KD has his own teammates shaking their heads in disbelief. – 12:06 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kevin Durant was simply UNSTOPPABLE in the first half against Serbia 🤯🇺🇸 #Paris2024
🚨 HALFTIME: Serbia – USA 49 – 58
(📸via @usabasketball) pic.twitter.com/r2uZRNLLbh – 12:06 PM
Kevin Durant was simply UNSTOPPABLE in the first half against Serbia 🤯🇺🇸 #Paris2024
🚨 HALFTIME: Serbia – USA 49 – 58
(📸via @usabasketball) pic.twitter.com/r2uZRNLLbh – 12:06 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kevin Durant has 21 points off the bench on a perfect 8 of 8 shooting and five 3-pointers for @usabasketball in the first half against Serbia. USA up 58-49 halftime. Joker has 12 points, four assists and two steals for Serbia. Tatum and Haliburton didn’t play in the first half. – 12:06 PM
Kevin Durant has 21 points off the bench on a perfect 8 of 8 shooting and five 3-pointers for @usabasketball in the first half against Serbia. USA up 58-49 halftime. Joker has 12 points, four assists and two steals for Serbia. Tatum and Haliburton didn’t play in the first half. – 12:06 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Is Kevin Durant the FIBA 🐐? 🤯 #Paris2024
21 PTS
8/8 FG 🔥
5/5 3FG 🔥
8:39 MIN IN THE FIRST HALF pic.twitter.com/wtKkHUSAHo – 12:06 PM
Is Kevin Durant the FIBA 🐐? 🤯 #Paris2024
21 PTS
8/8 FG 🔥
5/5 3FG 🔥
8:39 MIN IN THE FIRST HALF pic.twitter.com/wtKkHUSAHo – 12:06 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
USA’s Kevin Durant at halftime versus Serbia: 21 points, 8-8 shooting, 5-5 on threes, plus-17 in 8 minutes off the bench
– Durant’s first action this summer with USA Basketball due to calf injury – 12:06 PM
USA’s Kevin Durant at halftime versus Serbia: 21 points, 8-8 shooting, 5-5 on threes, plus-17 in 8 minutes off the bench
– Durant’s first action this summer with USA Basketball due to calf injury – 12:06 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kevin Durant vs. Serbia (1st half)
21 points
8-8 FG
5-5 3P
+17 +/-
22 efficiency
HIM! #USABMNT #Paris2024 #SRBUSA – 12:06 PM
Kevin Durant vs. Serbia (1st half)
21 points
8-8 FG
5-5 3P
+17 +/-
22 efficiency
HIM! #USABMNT #Paris2024 #SRBUSA – 12:06 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Halftime: USA 58, Serbia 49
Kevin Durant with 21 first-half points on 8-for-8 shooting; LeBron James with 12 points, four assist, three rebounds, four turnovers. Anthony Edwards with nine points. Nikola Jokic with 12 points.
U.S. is 12-for-18 on 3s; Serbia 5-for-16 on 3s. – 12:06 PM
Halftime: USA 58, Serbia 49
Kevin Durant with 21 first-half points on 8-for-8 shooting; LeBron James with 12 points, four assist, three rebounds, four turnovers. Anthony Edwards with nine points. Nikola Jokic with 12 points.
U.S. is 12-for-18 on 3s; Serbia 5-for-16 on 3s. – 12:06 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Did LeBron James just know a FIBA substitution rule better than the FIBA referee? – 12:04 PM
Did LeBron James just know a FIBA substitution rule better than the FIBA referee? – 12:04 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Looked like LeBron just had to explain the rules to the ref. After a lengthy delay he was proven right and allowed to check in. – 12:03 PM
Looked like LeBron just had to explain the rules to the ref. After a lengthy delay he was proven right and allowed to check in. – 12:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant in a Team USA jersey and also just Kevin Durant in general pic.twitter.com/rXCERuIDk1 – 12:02 PM
Kevin Durant in a Team USA jersey and also just Kevin Durant in general pic.twitter.com/rXCERuIDk1 – 12:02 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
It is by no way easy, not by a billion miles, but KD makes it look easy – 12:01 PM
It is by no way easy, not by a billion miles, but KD makes it look easy – 12:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant now has 19 points.
7-of-7 from the field. 5-of-5 from 3. Team USA up 56-49 with six seconds left in the first half.
#TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/kw4Y9FdnM0 – 12:01 PM
Kevin Durant now has 19 points.
7-of-7 from the field. 5-of-5 from 3. Team USA up 56-49 with six seconds left in the first half.
#TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/kw4Y9FdnM0 – 12:01 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
This is not the NBA. If they dont send doubles to KD, he is going to get on Spaces during halftime and start taunting in Serbian. – 12:00 PM
This is not the NBA. If they dont send doubles to KD, he is going to get on Spaces during halftime and start taunting in Serbian. – 12:00 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Serbia’s determination in the face of this KD onslaught is really impressive. They just keep chipping away. – 11:59 AM
Serbia’s determination in the face of this KD onslaught is really impressive. They just keep chipping away. – 11:59 AM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
You gonna come at the king, you best come like Kevin Durant shooting in the Olympics. – 11:59 AM
You gonna come at the king, you best come like Kevin Durant shooting in the Olympics. – 11:59 AM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Who’s this Durant guy coming off of the USA’s bench? Looks pretty good. Could probably start for some teams. – 11:59 AM
Who’s this Durant guy coming off of the USA’s bench? Looks pretty good. Could probably start for some teams. – 11:59 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron and KD are 100 percent from the floor with three minutes to go in the first half. – 11:54 AM
LeBron and KD are 100 percent from the floor with three minutes to go in the first half. – 11:54 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant checks out the game with 14 points.
Serbia closing gap. Team USA up four after Nikola Jokic 3.
#TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/LgA67o6rPa – 11:53 AM
Kevin Durant checks out the game with 14 points.
Serbia closing gap. Team USA up four after Nikola Jokic 3.
#TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/LgA67o6rPa – 11:53 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Kevin Durant has been waiting weeks to feel like this. And now he’s got a flamethrower 🔥 out there in his debut with this USAB team.
You’re seeing exactly why USAB is willing to be patient with him. And best of all, the smile. He’s having fun. – 11:49 AM
Kevin Durant has been waiting weeks to feel like this. And now he’s got a flamethrower 🔥 out there in his debut with this USAB team.
You’re seeing exactly why USAB is willing to be patient with him. And best of all, the smile. He’s having fun. – 11:49 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
In 5:53 with Kevin Durant on the court, 🇺🇸 Team USA won the stretch 21-6, with Durant contributing 14 points.
Team USA went from trailing 14-19 to leading 35-25. – 11:48 AM
In 5:53 with Kevin Durant on the court, 🇺🇸 Team USA won the stretch 21-6, with Durant contributing 14 points.
Team USA went from trailing 14-19 to leading 35-25. – 11:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Hand up. Doesn’t matter.
Kevin Durant 14 points. (5-of-5) Four 3s.
Team USA up 35-25. #TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/9DsWpXtcjs – 11:46 AM
Hand up. Doesn’t matter.
Kevin Durant 14 points. (5-of-5) Four 3s.
Team USA up 35-25. #TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/9DsWpXtcjs – 11:46 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
USA’s current offensive strategy: Give KD the ball and get the hell out of the way. – 11:45 AM
USA’s current offensive strategy: Give KD the ball and get the hell out of the way. – 11:45 AM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
It’s just such a massive difference in the US team with Kevin Durant back and playing. He’s a total cheat code. – 11:44 AM
It’s just such a massive difference in the US team with Kevin Durant back and playing. He’s a total cheat code. – 11:44 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Another 3. Durant is 5 for 5, 14 points. pic.twitter.com/7MHLqmGfV4 – 11:44 AM
Another 3. Durant is 5 for 5, 14 points. pic.twitter.com/7MHLqmGfV4 – 11:44 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Kevin Durant has 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting in a few minutes catching an immediate rhythm for Team USA.
Olympic KD is officially back. pic.twitter.com/n3i3Re1FHe – 11:44 AM
Kevin Durant has 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting in a few minutes catching an immediate rhythm for Team USA.
Olympic KD is officially back. pic.twitter.com/n3i3Re1FHe – 11:44 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kevin Durant makes his USA debut in the KD 17
Added commentary text from my mom: “Sniper’s on!!” pic.twitter.com/1E9KiIgKIy – 11:43 AM
Kevin Durant makes his USA debut in the KD 17
Added commentary text from my mom: “Sniper’s on!!” pic.twitter.com/1E9KiIgKIy – 11:43 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant is having fun scoring 11 points in less than 5 minutes. Durant was questionable before the Olympics opener against Serbia. pic.twitter.com/APBFJKZSOB – 11:43 AM
Kevin Durant is having fun scoring 11 points in less than 5 minutes. Durant was questionable before the Olympics opener against Serbia. pic.twitter.com/APBFJKZSOB – 11:43 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Man heat check Kevin Durant is such a blast to watch. We do the “appreciate LeBron while we have him” thing a lot, but it all applies to KD as well. There’s never been anyone like him and we only have so much more of him left to enjoy. – 11:43 AM
Man heat check Kevin Durant is such a blast to watch. We do the “appreciate LeBron while we have him” thing a lot, but it all applies to KD as well. There’s never been anyone like him and we only have so much more of him left to enjoy. – 11:43 AM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Serbia just getting rinsed without Jokić to orchestrate the game. Also helps that Durant can’t miss. – 11:43 AM
Serbia just getting rinsed without Jokić to orchestrate the game. Also helps that Durant can’t miss. – 11:43 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
U.S. outscored Serbia 16-3 with Nikola Jokic on the bench. He just checked back in with U.S. up 30-23. Now, 32-23 after LeBron bucket. – 11:43 AM
U.S. outscored Serbia 16-3 with Nikola Jokic on the bench. He just checked back in with U.S. up 30-23. Now, 32-23 after LeBron bucket. – 11:43 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
The greatest Scorer to ever lace them up! Kevin MF Durant – 11:43 AM
The greatest Scorer to ever lace them up! Kevin MF Durant – 11:43 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant scored 11 points in a span of 3 minutes, 50 seconds. – 11:43 AM
Kevin Durant scored 11 points in a span of 3 minutes, 50 seconds. – 11:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James is back on the Olympic basketball court after 1⃣2⃣ years break 🇺🇸
THE KING IS BACK 👑 pic.twitter.com/kduhq93pys – 11:43 AM
LeBron James is back on the Olympic basketball court after 1⃣2⃣ years break 🇺🇸
THE KING IS BACK 👑 pic.twitter.com/kduhq93pys – 11:43 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Durant makes first four shots for 11 points and three 3-pointers – 11:41 AM
Durant makes first four shots for 11 points and three 3-pointers – 11:41 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant 3.
Team USA up 25-20 after one.
Maybe more importantly, he sprinted back on defense.
Coming back from a calf injury, that sudden turn and sprint tests the injury.
Team USA 25-20 after one. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #Suns pic.twitter.com/i5iV58QBcJ – 11:41 AM
Kevin Durant 3.
Team USA up 25-20 after one.
Maybe more importantly, he sprinted back on defense.
Coming back from a calf injury, that sudden turn and sprint tests the injury.
Team USA 25-20 after one. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #Suns pic.twitter.com/i5iV58QBcJ – 11:41 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron tossing an alley to Ant at the buzzer and Roundball Rock immediately drops in as they’re celebrating. So back. – 11:41 AM
LeBron tossing an alley to Ant at the buzzer and Roundball Rock immediately drops in as they’re celebrating. So back. – 11:41 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The KD effect 🔥
Kevin Durant is +11 since entering with 2:33 to play in 1Q. pic.twitter.com/nspmOe1CPo – 11:40 AM
The KD effect 🔥
Kevin Durant is +11 since entering with 2:33 to play in 1Q. pic.twitter.com/nspmOe1CPo – 11:40 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
OK, Anthony Davis is a great frontcourt partner for Bam Adebayo. But Kevin Durant works, too. #analysis – 11:40 AM
OK, Anthony Davis is a great frontcourt partner for Bam Adebayo. But Kevin Durant works, too. #analysis – 11:40 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant entered today shooting 48.8% from 3-point range for Team USA in international competitions.
2-for-2 off the bench to start this go-around. – 11:39 AM
Kevin Durant entered today shooting 48.8% from 3-point range for Team USA in international competitions.
2-for-2 off the bench to start this go-around. – 11:39 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
U.S. recovered from sloppy start and 10-2 deficit for 25-20 lead after the first quarter.
FIBA LeBron, FIBA KD and FIBA Booker are here.
U.S. is 6-for-10 on 3s, 11-3 edge in bench points and have 8-6 edge in point off turnovers. – 11:39 AM
U.S. recovered from sloppy start and 10-2 deficit for 25-20 lead after the first quarter.
FIBA LeBron, FIBA KD and FIBA Booker are here.
U.S. is 6-for-10 on 3s, 11-3 edge in bench points and have 8-6 edge in point off turnovers. – 11:39 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Imagine facing a team that brings KD and Anthony Edwards off the bench. – 11:38 AM
Imagine facing a team that brings KD and Anthony Edwards off the bench. – 11:38 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Since Kevin Durant came in, the whole momentum changed for Team USA. Huge impact. #USABMNT #Paris2024 #SRBUSA – 11:37 AM
Since Kevin Durant came in, the whole momentum changed for Team USA. Huge impact. #USABMNT #Paris2024 #SRBUSA – 11:37 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant does an iconic shoulder shrug after being hit by Vasilije Micic at midcourt. pic.twitter.com/NQS0jEQHqQ – 11:36 AM
Kevin Durant does an iconic shoulder shrug after being hit by Vasilije Micic at midcourt. pic.twitter.com/NQS0jEQHqQ – 11:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
First catch. First shot. First 3.
Kevin Durant.
Team USA, Serbia tied 20-20. #TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/5HgD4nCfVS – 11:35 AM
First catch. First shot. First 3.
Kevin Durant.
Team USA, Serbia tied 20-20. #TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/5HgD4nCfVS – 11:35 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
kevin durant five seconds after checking in for team usa pic.twitter.com/5MXbqGgbjh – 11:32 AM
kevin durant five seconds after checking in for team usa pic.twitter.com/5MXbqGgbjh – 11:32 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
U.S. just erased 20-14 deficit once Nikola Jokic went to the bench. Kevin Durant, who missed the five U.S. exhibition games, hit a 3 on his first shot in a game since in April in NBA playoffs. Anthony Edwards followed with a 3 to tie game. – 11:32 AM
U.S. just erased 20-14 deficit once Nikola Jokic went to the bench. Kevin Durant, who missed the five U.S. exhibition games, hit a 3 on his first shot in a game since in April in NBA playoffs. Anthony Edwards followed with a 3 to tie game. – 11:32 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
KD’s first shot in the Olympics is a made 3 to bring Team USA within 3 – 11:31 AM
KD’s first shot in the Olympics is a made 3 to bring Team USA within 3 – 11:31 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
USA second unit
White • Edwards • Durant • Adebayo • Davis
Third string: Tatum, Haliburton – 11:31 AM
USA second unit
White • Edwards • Durant • Adebayo • Davis
Third string: Tatum, Haliburton – 11:31 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Let’s see how Durant looks. Could be a big factor in how close this one ends up.
Meanwhile still no Tatum 8 min. in. – 11:31 AM
Let’s see how Durant looks. Could be a big factor in how close this one ends up.
Meanwhile still no Tatum 8 min. in. – 11:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker knocks down two 3s.
Team USA down 19-14.
Kevin Durant checking in. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/HkPyQKVQeJ – 11:30 AM
Devin Booker knocks down two 3s.
Team USA down 19-14.
Kevin Durant checking in. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/HkPyQKVQeJ – 11:30 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant checks in for Devin Booker. Booker was the last starter out there. – 11:30 AM
Kevin Durant checks in for Devin Booker. Booker was the last starter out there. – 11:30 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant checks in for the USA, gets applauded by the fans. pic.twitter.com/oE2X0zQr5K – 11:30 AM
Kevin Durant checks in for the USA, gets applauded by the fans. pic.twitter.com/oE2X0zQr5K – 11:30 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
LeBron at 39 still beating everyone down the floor. Crazy pic.twitter.com/06AC1gV1YW – 11:28 AM
LeBron at 39 still beating everyone down the floor. Crazy pic.twitter.com/06AC1gV1YW – 11:28 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Bam in for LeBron, and he is now officially a two-time Olympian. – 11:27 AM
Bam in for LeBron, and he is now officially a two-time Olympian. – 11:27 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Ant starts the break with the block. LeBron finishes it with the and-one layup. Great sequence for USA. – 11:26 AM
Ant starts the break with the block. LeBron finishes it with the and-one layup. Great sequence for USA. – 11:26 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
LeBron James is the one i don’t care what anybody says lol… dude is 40 standing out on the floor with greats – 11:26 AM
LeBron James is the one i don’t care what anybody says lol… dude is 40 standing out on the floor with greats – 11:26 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Waiting. Kevin Durant. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/IWiJbPTB4P – 11:25 AM
Waiting. Kevin Durant. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/IWiJbPTB4P – 11:25 AM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
LeBron hasn’t touched the ball apart from the fastbreak dunk what are we doing here – 11:23 AM
LeBron hasn’t touched the ball apart from the fastbreak dunk what are we doing here – 11:23 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll it’s KD. We know who he is.” Dwyane Wade.
Kevin Durant returns from calf injury. Isn’t starting.
Devin Booker getting the start. Team USA down 4-0. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/V06prBsD57 – 11:19 AM
“We’ll it’s KD. We know who he is.” Dwyane Wade.
Kevin Durant returns from calf injury. Isn’t starting.
Devin Booker getting the start. Team USA down 4-0. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/V06prBsD57 – 11:19 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Team USA starters: LeBron, Jrue, Embiid, Steph, Booker. – 11:15 AM
Team USA starters: LeBron, Jrue, Embiid, Steph, Booker. – 11:15 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Starting five for U.S. men’s 5×5 Olympic game against Serbia:
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker – 11:12 AM
Starting five for U.S. men’s 5×5 Olympic game against Serbia:
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker – 11:12 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
That USA second unit with Edwards-Durant-Tatum-AD-Bam really is tough
All that to stop that Nikola Jovic second unit for Serbia – 11:09 AM
That USA second unit with Edwards-Durant-Tatum-AD-Bam really is tough
All that to stop that Nikola Jovic second unit for Serbia – 11:09 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steve Kerr’s starting five for Team USA vs. Serbia
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
*Kevin Durant is back and will come off the bench – 11:07 AM
Steve Kerr’s starting five for Team USA vs. Serbia
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
*Kevin Durant is back and will come off the bench – 11:07 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Team USA’s starting lineup vs. Serbia:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Kevin Durant will come off the bench in his debut ramping up from a strained calf. pic.twitter.com/x8eQKmayWv – 11:07 AM
Team USA’s starting lineup vs. Serbia:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Kevin Durant will come off the bench in his debut ramping up from a strained calf. pic.twitter.com/x8eQKmayWv – 11:07 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant will play off the bench today for the fourth time in his last 1,320 games (college, NBA, USA Basketball). – 11:06 AM
Kevin Durant will play off the bench today for the fourth time in his last 1,320 games (college, NBA, USA Basketball). – 11:06 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
LeBron James vs Nikola Jokic, USA vs Serbia 🍿 pic.twitter.com/imz663USWR – 11:04 AM
LeBron James vs Nikola Jokic, USA vs Serbia 🍿 pic.twitter.com/imz663USWR – 11:04 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Lebron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant in their Team USA threads…🇺🇸🔥
ICONIC🌟
(via @usabasketball) pic.twitter.com/BEJxVVRJTL – 10:46 AM
Lebron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant in their Team USA threads…🇺🇸🔥
ICONIC🌟
(via @usabasketball) pic.twitter.com/BEJxVVRJTL – 10:46 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant (calf) available for Team USA basketball Olympic opener Sunday vs Serbia #TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/d7ctV6WL3D – 10:43 AM
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant (calf) available for Team USA basketball Olympic opener Sunday vs Serbia #TeamUSA #Suns #Paris2024 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/d7ctV6WL3D – 10:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kevin Durant is cleared to play in Team USA’s Olympic opener against Nikola Jokic’s Serbia
🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VYcJqwTUvo – 10:29 AM
Kevin Durant is cleared to play in Team USA’s Olympic opener against Nikola Jokic’s Serbia
🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VYcJqwTUvo – 10:29 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Suns star Kevin Durant, who is set to return after missing USA Basketball’s entire training camp and exhibition schedule, is on the court in Lille for warmups before Olympics opener versus Serbia pic.twitter.com/BT6BLhlpD7 – 10:28 AM
Suns star Kevin Durant, who is set to return after missing USA Basketball’s entire training camp and exhibition schedule, is on the court in Lille for warmups before Olympics opener versus Serbia pic.twitter.com/BT6BLhlpD7 – 10:28 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers star LeBron James has taken the court for warmups in Lille before USA Basketball’s Olympic opener vs. Serbia pic.twitter.com/vT5iNbYnCn – 10:21 AM
Lakers star LeBron James has taken the court for warmups in Lille before USA Basketball’s Olympic opener vs. Serbia pic.twitter.com/vT5iNbYnCn – 10:21 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
First player on the court for the US: LeBron James. He begins his pregame work with Erik Spoelstra, and away we go. Tip in 60 minutes. – 10:15 AM
First player on the court for the US: LeBron James. He begins his pregame work with Erik Spoelstra, and away we go. Tip in 60 minutes. – 10:15 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Pregame reading for Team USA vs. Serbia
The gift of adversity: nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-sta…
The power of Captain America LeBron: nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/lebron-jam…
How Steph Curry can set the tone: nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-sta… – 10:15 AM
Pregame reading for Team USA vs. Serbia
The gift of adversity: nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-sta…
The power of Captain America LeBron: nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/lebron-jam…
How Steph Curry can set the tone: nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-sta… – 10:15 AM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
Kevin Durant (calf) will be available for Team USA against Serbia today for the Olympic opener – 10:11 AM
Kevin Durant (calf) will be available for Team USA against Serbia today for the Olympic opener – 10:11 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant is cleared to play today for USA Basketball. Joel Embiid good to go as well. – 10:09 AM
Kevin Durant is cleared to play today for USA Basketball. Joel Embiid good to go as well. – 10:09 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
After missing camp and exhibition games due to calf injury, Kevin Durant has been cleared for action in Team USA’s Olympic opener vs. Serbia today. pic.twitter.com/aZ5mN5QpFo – 10:08 AM
After missing camp and exhibition games due to calf injury, Kevin Durant has been cleared for action in Team USA’s Olympic opener vs. Serbia today. pic.twitter.com/aZ5mN5QpFo – 10:08 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron James plays Olympic basketball today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/l5jl5Vh6T4 – 8:13 AM
LeBron James plays Olympic basketball today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/l5jl5Vh6T4 – 8:13 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Good morning in America. The LeBron-Curry Team USA may well win gold, but this roster of 11 All-Stars has already fallen short of the Dream Team — notable because the comparisons to MJ’s team are frequent, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56627… – 8:05 AM
Good morning in America. The LeBron-Curry Team USA may well win gold, but this roster of 11 All-Stars has already fallen short of the Dream Team — notable because the comparisons to MJ’s team are frequent, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56627… – 8:05 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kevin Durant is a game time decision vs. Serbia, per @WindhorstESPN – 7:10 AM
Kevin Durant is a game time decision vs. Serbia, per @WindhorstESPN – 7:10 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
The unquestionably completely authorized LeBron James and Luka Dončić bubbleheads you can buy in Corfu, 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/RyyLzlFhHU – 5:44 AM
The unquestionably completely authorized LeBron James and Luka Dončić bubbleheads you can buy in Corfu, 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/RyyLzlFhHU – 5:44 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Oldest players competing in 2024 Paris Olympics 🌎
#Paris2024
🇧🇷 Marcelinho Huertas – 4⃣1⃣ y/o
🇺🇸 LeBron James – 3⃣9⃣ y/o
🇪🇸 Rudy Fernandez – 3⃣8⃣ y/o
🇫🇷 Nando De Colo – 3⃣7⃣ y/o
🇦🇺 Joe Ingles – 3⃣6⃣ y/o
🇪🇸 Sergio Llull – 3⃣6⃣ y/o
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry – 3⃣6⃣ y/o
🇦🇺 Patty Mills – pic.twitter.com/Kl4HnF04hN – 3:14 AM
Oldest players competing in 2024 Paris Olympics 🌎
#Paris2024🇧🇷 Marcelinho Huertas – 4⃣1⃣ y/o
🇺🇸 LeBron James – 3⃣9⃣ y/o
🇪🇸 Rudy Fernandez – 3⃣8⃣ y/o
🇫🇷 Nando De Colo – 3⃣7⃣ y/o
🇦🇺 Joe Ingles – 3⃣6⃣ y/o
🇪🇸 Sergio Llull – 3⃣6⃣ y/o
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry – 3⃣6⃣ y/o
🇦🇺 Patty Mills – pic.twitter.com/Kl4HnF04hN – 3:14 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Compared to the Dream Team, how can the LeBron-Steph version of Team USA ever measure up? It’s an unrealistic expectation thrust upon USA Basketball, and that Michael Jordan-led 1992 team is to blame, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56627… – 12:57 AM
Compared to the Dream Team, how can the LeBron-Steph version of Team USA ever measure up? It’s an unrealistic expectation thrust upon USA Basketball, and that Michael Jordan-led 1992 team is to blame, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56627… – 12:57 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Michael Jordan was 29 when the Dream Team forever changed basketball globally. So was Charles Barkley. Larry Bird, their oldest player at 35, had just retired. LeBron James will be 40 in December
On The King as Captain America in LeBron’s last Olympic lap nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/lebron-jam… pic.twitter.com/FECd8h6Z0r – 11:56 PM
Michael Jordan was 29 when the Dream Team forever changed basketball globally. So was Charles Barkley. Larry Bird, their oldest player at 35, had just retired. LeBron James will be 40 in December
On The King as Captain America in LeBron’s last Olympic lap nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/lebron-jam… pic.twitter.com/FECd8h6Z0r – 11:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Team USA looks for Kevin Durant to return from calf injury in Olympic opener vs Serbia (w/video) #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:10 PM
Team USA looks for Kevin Durant to return from calf injury in Olympic opener vs Serbia (w/video) #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns addressing the narrative this thoroughly is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
(I dare them to start Tyus Brad Book KD Nurk there’s no way🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗) – 4:17 PM
Suns addressing the narrative this thoroughly is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
(I dare them to start Tyus Brad Book KD Nurk there’s no way🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗) – 4:17 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Suns’ new projected rotation entering next season:
Starters = Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
Second Unit = Monte Morris, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee
Including rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, Phoenix has a pic.twitter.com/bmnhWFEsvn – 4:15 PM
The Suns’ new projected rotation entering next season:
Starters = Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
Second Unit = Monte Morris, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee
Including rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, Phoenix has a pic.twitter.com/bmnhWFEsvn – 4:15 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With Tyus Jones and Monte Morris, the Suns now have the two best players in assist-to-turnover ratio running their offense.
Scoring will be a lot easier for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal with two smart playmakers always on the floor setting them up. pic.twitter.com/q8Ct98LsM4 – 4:09 PM
With Tyus Jones and Monte Morris, the Suns now have the two best players in assist-to-turnover ratio running their offense.
Scoring will be a lot easier for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal with two smart playmakers always on the floor setting them up. pic.twitter.com/q8Ct98LsM4 – 4:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia apnews.com/article/olympi… – 3:56 PM
Kevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia apnews.com/article/olympi… – 3:56 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“That boy got posture, boy. Stop playin’ with Bron Bron.” 😂
(via dbook/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/Sc14wV7Ajl – 2:36 PM
“That boy got posture, boy. Stop playin’ with Bron Bron.” 😂
(via dbook/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/Sc14wV7Ajl – 2:36 PM
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Adam Himmelsbach: Steve Kerr says Jayson Tatum sat mostly because of getting KD into the mix. But said there will be opportunities. “He’ll make his mark.” -via Twitter @AdamHimmelsbach / July 28, 2024
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For Bam Adebayo, it has become about legacy — with the Miami Heat and beyond. So as he moves closer to this weekend’s opening tip of the basketball competition at the Paris Olympics, the focus for the 27-year-old big man is on another banner moment. Upon returning to Miami from Japan with Olympic gold in 2021, Adebayo saw his name raised to the Kaseya Center rafters alongside those from the Heat who previously secured such Olympic gold medals: Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. “I think it’ll be dope,” Adebayo said of potentially having a second banner, “because it’s not about yourself.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / July 28, 2024