After the exhilaration of winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA is already looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics. USA Basketball director Grant Hill has mentioned that Finals MVP Jaylen Brown is being considered for the ’28 Games in Los Angeles. Additionally, reports suggest that Joel Embiid is contemplating playing for his birth country of Cameroon in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, pending approval from FIBA and USAB.
Looking beyond the players, discussions are underway regarding the next head coach of the men’s national team, as Steve Kerr’s tenure is expected to conclude after the Paris Games. Sources indicate that Team USA is weighing the options between Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers for the role.
Kerr himself has expressed that he does not intend to continue coaching the national team beyond the 2024 Olympics, viewing it as a two-year commitment. He believes in passing the baton to the next coach to continue the team’s legacy and development.
Spoelstra and Lue both served as assistant coaches under Kerr in Paris and were part of the staff for the FIBA World Cup team that finished fourth in 2023. Both coaches bring a wealth of championship experience, with Spoelstra winning two NBA titles with the Heat and Lue capturing one championship with the Cavaliers.
Whoever is chosen as the new head coach will have the immediate task of preparing for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Team USA has faced disappointing results in the past two World Cup tournaments, finishing fourth in 2023 and seventh in 2019. Securing top talent for the World Cup roster has been a challenge, but it will be crucial for the new coach to motivate and elevate the team’s performance.
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