LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 18: Kevin Durant #7 of the United States is introduced before an exhibition game against Spain at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Spain 83-76. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Meet the USA Men's Basketball Team players that will be representing the United States in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.
The team is led by Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs), and assistant coaches Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors), Lloyd Pierce, and Jay Wright (Villanova University) per NBA.
Kevin Durant makes history as the fourth male United States NBA player to make an Olympic basketball team three or more times. Preceding him are Carmelo Anthony with four (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), and LeBron James (2004, 2008, 2012), and David Robinson (1988, 1992, 1996) each with three.
“I’m happy for the selected players and looking forward to having the opportunity to work with this wonderful group when practice gets underway on July 6 in Las Vegas,” Popovich said per NBA. “I’m excited to represent the United States in our quest to earn a gold medal in Tokyo.”
The Men's Tokyo Olympic Basketball tournament kicks off today (July 25) with the medal round games taking place August 7 and 8.
Bam Adebayo
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Bam Adebayo #13 of the United States brings the ball up the court against Spain during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Spain 83-76. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Current Team: Miami Heat
Devin Booker
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 14: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns brings the ball up court against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Current Team: Phoenix Suns
Kevin Durant
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Kevin Durant #7 of the United States passes against the Australia Boomers during an exhibition game at Michelob Ultra Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Australia defeated the United States 91-83. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown:
Washington, D.C.
Current Team: Brooklyn Nets
Jerami Grant
TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 22: Jerami Grant #9 of Team USA practices at Saitama Super Arena ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Current Team: Detroit Pistons
Draymond Green
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Draymond Green #14 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team practices at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown: Saginaw, MI
Current Team: Golden State Warriors
Jrue Holiday
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 03: Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on July 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Keldon Johnson
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 30 Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs #3 dunks during first half action at AT&T Center on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Hometown: Chesterfield, VA
Current Team: San Antonio Spurs
Zach LaVine
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Zach LaVine #5 of the United States dunks against Spain during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Spain 83-76. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown: Renton, WA
Current Team: Chicago Bulls
Damian Lillard
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Damian Lillard #6 of the United States brings the ball up the court against the Australia Boomers during an exhibition game at Michelob Ultra Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Australia defeated the United States 91-83. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Current Team: Portland Trail Blazers
JaVale McGee
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on April 05, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
Hometown:
Flint, MI
Current Team: Denver Nuggets
Khris Middleton
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 20: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball up court against the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Six of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Current Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Jayson Tatum
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Jayson Tatum #10 of the United States brings the ball up the court against the Spain during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Spain 83-76. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown:
St. Louis, MO
Current Team: Boston Celtics
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