The United States men’s team arrived at the Paris Olympics with sky high expectations, and a loaded roster with big NBA names like LeBron James , Steph Curry, KD and Jayson Tatum. A team that read like a who’s who of modern basketball. Preparation in Las Vegas and exhibition games in Abu Dhabi and London were supposed to cure any chemistry worries, yet several tune up tests showed cracks in cohesion when opponents pushed tempo and hit outside shots. The star studded roster, nicknamed “The Avengers,” ultimately accomplished its mission- beating France 98-87 for the gold medal. And the journey wasn’t all smooth sailing even for the likes of Steve Kerr, as revealed in a recent video.

Behind the celebratory photos and gold medals, there was a palpable sense of tension that followed the team

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