The national team’s all-time leading scorer, was cleared less than an hour before the game after dealing with a calf injury that kept him out of play for the past month. The star said once he was on the court, it felt natural.
The win against Nikola Jokić and Serbia made a statement after Team USA struggled in the tune-up matches leading up to the games. Serbia is one of the top teams competing in Paris, and the United States mostly had its way in the game.
“Whatever it takes,” James said. “It’s going to be somebody different every day. And we have that type of firepower.”
Team USA will face South Sudan on Wednesday before closing out the Group Phase against Puerto Rico on Saturday.
After Team USA’s dominant 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday, James had nothing but praise for Durant.
“KD was phenomenal. It’s almost like he never missed a beat, practice, or a game or anything,” James said, per Basket News’ He’s just out of this world talent. I think he even goes even harder in practice, and when the game starts, it’s just routine for him.”
James and Durant were electric as they led Team USA to the win behind a combined 43 points. James also added nine assists and seven boards.t’s not often stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant get to suit up for the same team, but the Olympics have given fans a chance to see the two together.
After Team USA’s dominant 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday, James had nothing but praise for Durant.
“KD was phenomenal. It’s almost like he never missed a beat, practice, or a game or anything,” James said, per Basket News’He’s just out of this world talent. I think he even goes even harder in practice, and when the game starts, it’s just routine for him.”
James and Durant were electric as they led Team USA to the win behind a combined 43 points. James also added nine assists and seven boards.