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On the road to the Olympics with Joe Vardon & Team USA

The Athletic NBA Daily

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Team USA Basketball: Roster Building and Dynamics

The chapter delves into Team USA basketball's roster building strategy, emphasizing players fulfilling specific roles regardless of star power, with a spotlight on Kevin Durant's potential impact. It discusses uncertainties around Durant's availability due to injury and touches on unexpected roster changes, including Derek's significant contribution. The narrative also explores the potential transition to a younger generation of players for Team USA in future Olympics, while analyzing competitiveness of other international teams like Canada, France, Serbia, and Germany.

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