2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team Players Ranked
Zack Cook
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1. Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid has the potential to be the face for Team USA basketball heading into the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Although there were some health concerns this season, Embiid has shown that he's a top three basketball player on the planet.
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12. Derrick White
With Kawhi Leonard officially departing from Team USA, the team added Derrick White to the fold. On paper, it didn't really matter what direction the team went with this addition. Team USA already knew the direction they were headed in with the roles on this team, and we're not expecting to see White get much action. If he does, it's likely in blowout minutes. Regardless, he won't look out of place playing with this much talent.
11. Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday brings a lot to the table for Team USA, but the main reason he's joining this elite group of superstars is because of his strong defensive presence. Holiday won't need his offensive game to be relied upon in an important role for this team.
10. Tyrese Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton had a breakout first half of the season for the Indiana Pacers. He can do a little bit of everything, which makes his presence felt for this team, especially as a potential playmaker and distributor.
9. Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo brings a strong defensive acumen to the table for Team USA. Adebayo has the rim protecting skillset needed for this team to defend some of the top players in basketball during the Olympics.
8. Anthony Davis
It's no secret the impact that Anthony Davis can have on a basketball game when he's fully healthy and checked into the matchup. With Davis likely not having to play a primary role for this group, he can focus on playing his game and staying out of the spotlight.
7. Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry can still shoot the lights out with the best of the them. Curry is set to make his debut on the Olympic stage this summer, and still possesses the ability to hit big shots when called upon.
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6. Devin Booker
There are nights where it's not working for Devin Booker, but there's no doubt that he's one of the top basketball players in the world. Booker has cemented a significant role for himself with this team in the prime of his career.
5. Kevin Durant
You can rank Booker and Kevin Durant however you want to. For now, Durant gets a slight edge because of his body of work over an elite career. Durant can still score with the best and will be counted to do so.
4. Anthony Edwards
The more you watch Anthony Edwards, the more you come away impressed with what he's doing in the NBA. Some will say this ranking is too high, and others will say it's too low. Regardless, Edwards is proving to be a difference maker.
3. LeBron James
There's no question that LeBron James remains one of the top players in the NBA. With his career longevity, it's hard to say that he won't continue that trend play a big role for his country.
2. Jayson Tatum
No matter what you think about Jayson Tatum, he continues to fly under the radar as one of the best basketball players on the planet. Tatum does it all for the Boston Celtics, and he'll be counted on ina similar role with Team USA.
1. Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid has the potential to be the face for Team USA basketball heading into the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Although there were some health concerns this season, Embiid has shown that he's a top three basketball player on the planet.
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12. Derrick White
With Kawhi Leonard officially departing from Team USA, the team added Derrick White to the fold. On paper, it didn't really matter what direction the team went with this addition. Team USA already knew the direction they were headed in with the roles on this team, and we're not expecting to see White get much action. If he does, it's likely in blowout minutes. Regardless, he won't look out of place playing with this much talent.
