As the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament reaches its final stages, former NBA star Tony Parker has weighed in on the current Team USA squad, comparing them to the legendary ’92 Dream Team and Kobe Bryant’s ’08 team. Parker, who is a four-time NBA champion and a six-time All-Star, believes that the 2024 U.S. Men’s basketball team is „close“ to the iconic ’92 Dream Team, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled.
The final four teams in the men’s basketball tournament are Germany, Serbia, France, and Team USA. These teams are filled with NBA MVP winners, current All-Stars, and talented starters, making for an exciting and competitive knockout stage. The winners of the quarterfinal matchups will have the opportunity to play for a medal, while the losers will go home empty-handed.
In comparing the 2024 U.S. Men’s basketball team to the ’92 Dream Team and Kobe Bryant’s ’08 team, Parker acknowledges the talent and skill of the current roster. Led by stars like Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum, Team USA has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament. However, Parker notes that they still have some work to do to reach the level of the ’92 Dream Team, which featured basketball legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.
The semifinals of the men’s basketball tournament will see Germany face off against France and Serbia take on Team USA. These matchups promise to be intense and closely contested, with a spot in the medal round on the line. Fans can catch all the action live on various platforms, including USA (Fubo), Peacock, Universo, and NBCOlympics.com.
The medal round will take place on Saturday, August 10, with the bronze medal game kicking off at 5 a.m. ET and the gold medal game following at 3:30 p.m. ET. The winners of the semifinals will battle it out for a chance to stand on the podium and receive a medal, while the losers will have to settle for a lower placement.
For fans looking to follow the action, the 2024 Paris Olympics will be broadcast live on NBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Golf Channel, Telemundo, and Universo. Additionally, all events will be available to stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com, ensuring that viewers can catch every thrilling moment of the men’s basketball tournament.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament nears its conclusion, the excitement and anticipation continue to build. With the final four teams vying for a spot on the podium, basketball fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of these thrilling matchups. Will Team USA be able to live up to the legacy of the ’92 Dream Team and secure a medal in Paris? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – the competition is fierce, and the stakes are high.