USA Basketball has officially announced their 12-man roster ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games, which are set to take place in Tokyo between July 23 and August 8.
Led by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, the list consists of Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Jerami Grant (Detroit Pistons), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks), Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls), Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers), Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).
Meanwhile, Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich will be assisted by experienced coaches in Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors), Lloyd Pierce and Jay Wright (Villanova University).
“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,” said Popovich.
“I’m excited to represent the United States in our quest to earn a gold medal in Tokyo.”
Durant will become the fourth American player to participate in three or more Olympic tournaments, following in the footsteps of Carmelo Anthony (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), LeBron James (2004, 2008, 2012) and David Robinson (1988, 1992, 1996).
The Nets forward is also the only player of this squad to have won a gold Olympic medal, along with Green and Love.
