The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were the LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant celebrationfor the first time all together on the field as teammates after years of facing each other as opponents. In the next cycle of Team USA, however, it is unlikely – but never say never – that the three veterans will be part of the team that in Los Angeles will have to try to win the sixth consecutive Olympic gold in 2028. Without three players of that charisma, The leadership roles for the next four years are open to whoever wants to take themand two players in particular seem to want to step forward.
For the duration of the Games Devin Booker shot with a 90’s style camera to immortalize the “behind the scenes” of the Olympic expedition, and in the last few days he has published the result on his social channels. During the celebrations for the gold he has just won, Anthony Edwards is seen very excitedly approaching the Phoenix Suns star, telling him “In LA Ant and Book will lead the team”. A statement of intent that goes well with their identity cards: Edwards will be just 27 years old in 2028theoretically in the prime absolute of his career, while Booker (who has already won two Olympic golds) will be able to attack the third having yet to turn 32. Together with Jayson Tatum (30 years in 2028), Bam Adebayo (31) e Tyrese Haliburton (28) they will be the ones to lead – injuries permitting – the national team that will try to defend the throne in front of its own fans in the brand new Intuit Domethe new LA Clippers arena that will open in the coming weeks.
