The United States has won the Olympic gold medal for men’s basketball. They overcame France in a 98-87 thriller on Saturday, proving that they’re still the best international team in the world and erasing memories of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Here are three takeaways from Team USA’s latest win.
1. Mission complete
Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are most likely playing in their last international tournament. The trio committed to competing in Paris toward the start of the regular season and proved that they’re still among the best players in the world despite their advancing age.
