2024 USA Basketball Showcase – USA vs. Serbia
As the NBA continues to grow globally, the number of overseas players in the league increases as well. Unlike in the distant past, where foreign players played impactful roles in the league, they have taken a much more dominant spot over the past few years.
According to the latest report by NBA Central, in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA will face a total of 61 players from the league on opposing teams. This is perhaps the biggest challenge that Team USA will have ever faced in the Olympics. Notably, the number of NBA players on international rosters in 2024 is 52 more than what the 1992 Dream Team faced.
Here is the list of all the NBA players who will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics representing their countries.
List of all NBA players participating in 2024 Paris Olympics
#1. Australia
Of the 12-man roster, the Australian team has one of the largest number of players from the league. They have eight players who are currently active in the league. The big names in the team include veteran player Patty Mills and young stars like Josh Giddey.
Names
Age
NBA Team
NBA Debut Year
NBA Average
Patty Mills
35
Heat
2009
8.8
Joe Ingles
36
Timberwolves
2014
8.1
Duop Reath
28
Blazers
2023
9.1
Dante Exum
29
Mavericks
2014
6.1
Josh Green
23
Mavericks
2020
6.4
Jock Landale
28
Rockets
2018
5.6
Dyson Daniels
21
Hawks
2022
4.8
Josh Giddey
21
Bulls
13.9
#2. Canada
The Canadian national basketball team is similar to Team USA in terms of the number of players on the roster who play in the league. Of the 12 players on the roster, Canada has 10 players who are still active in the NBA.
With players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished second in the MVP race, and Jamal Murray, an NBA champion, the Canadian team is one of the most dangerous teams in the league. They also won the bronze medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Name
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
Dwight Powell
33
Dallas Mavericks
2014
7.1
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
25
Minnesota Timberwolves
2022
8.3
RJ Barrett
24
Raptors
2019
18.4
Dillon Brooks
28
Rockets
2017
14.2
Luguentz Dort
25
Thunder
2019
12.8
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
26
Thunder
2018
22.8
Trey Lyles
28
Kings
2015
7.7
Jamal Murray
27
Nuggets
2016
17.5
Andrew Nembhard
24
Pacers
2022
9.3
Kelly Olynyk
33
Raptors
2013
10.3
#3. France
The French national team has the “Alien” on their roster. With players like Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, France has perhaps the most elite defense in the Olympics this year.
Name
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
Nicolas Batum
35
LA Clippers
2008
10.4
Victor Wembanyama
20
San Antonio Spurs
2023
21.4
Rudy Gobert
32
Minnesota Timberwolves
2013
12.7
Bilal Coulibaly
19
Washington Wizards
2023
8.4
#4. Germany
The German team won the gold medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Dennis Schroder won the MVP and he is again on the roster for a dream run at the Olympics.
Name
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
Dennis Schroder
30
Nets
2013
14.0
Daniel Theis
32
Pelicans
2017
7.4
Moritz Wagner
27
Magic
2021
8.8
Franz Wagner
22
Magic
2021
17.8
#5. Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo willed his team to the 2024 Paris Olympics after qualifying through the Olympic qualifier. Unfortunately, the only help from the league he has is himself.
Name
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
Giannis Antetokounmpo
29
Milwaukee Bucks
2013
23.4 PTS
#6. Japan
Japan has only two players on the roster who are currently playing in the league. Rui Hachimura played a pivotal role with the LA Lakers in the last two years. He will be joined by Keisei Tominaga who is a rookie with the Indiana Pacers.
Name
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
Rui Hachimura
26
Lakers
2019
12.7
Keisei Tominaga
23
Pacers
2024
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#7. Serbia
The highlight of the Serbian team is Nikola Jokic who is the reigning MVP and also a three-time MVP with a title and Finals MVP award. One of the most decorated players in the league Jokic will be joined by young Nikola Jovic and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Name
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
Nikola Jokic
29
Nuggets
2014
20.9
Nikola Jovic
21
Heat
2022
7.1
Bogdan Bogdanovic
31
Hawks
2020
14.7
#8. USA
It is a no-brainer that Team USA will have all of its players from NBA rosters. Led by LeBron James, the 2024 Paris Olympic team is perhaps one of the greatest assembled teams in US men’s basketball history, at least on paper.
There are a total of seven players from the 12-man roster that are NBA champions. These seven players share 15 championships among themselves. Part from James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are two of the NBA’s all-time great players. Team USA will enter the Olympics as heavy favorites to win the gold once again.
Player
Age
NBA Team
Debut Year
NBA Average
LeBron James
39
Lakers
2003
27.1
Kevin Durant
35
Suns
2007
27.3
Stephen Curry
36
Warriors
2009
24.8
Jayson Tatum
26
Celtics
2017
23.1
Devin Booker
27
Suns
2015
24.3
Anthony Davis
30
Lakers
2012
24.1
Anthony Edwards
22
Timberwolves
2020
22.9
Bam Adebayo
27
Heat
2017
15.4
Tyrese Haliburton
24
Pacers
2022
17.2
Joel Embiid
30
76ers
2014
27.9
Derrick White
30
Celtics
2017
12.3
Jrue Holiday
34
Celtics
2009
16.1
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