Former NBA legend Kendrick Perkins has kept a close eye on Team USA in the Paris Olympics 2024. So far, Team USA has yet to face defeats and will compete for the gold medal. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry have taken most of the shine. Notably, Perkins has identified an ‘unsung hero’ who is crucial to Team USA.
Team USA came off a brilliant comeback victory against Team Serbia after trailing by 11 points in the 4th quarter. Additionally, the likes of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant stepped up in the need of the hour for their nation. As per Perkins, it was the presence and passing of Devin Booker on the court that kept the USA scoreboard ticking along with Curry’s game-high 36 points.
Let me tell you who’s been the unsung hero throughout this entire tournament. It has been Devin Booker. Devin Booker has been phenomenal. Devin Booker was in the game yesterday when it mattered the most, and he played his role to a tee.
Kendrick Perkins via ESPN First Take
It’s important to note that Devin Booker won Gold with Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Phoenix Suns superstar did not enjoy much success last season. His team, unfortunately, suffered a first-round sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nevertheless, Perkins has called him the ‘unsung hero.’
On the other hand, Booker finished Thursday’s 95-91 win over Serbia with six points and one assist, shooting 2/4 from the field and 1/2 from three in 24 minutes. Also, Booker will now be looking to add another Gold medal to his young career. His nation, Team USA, faces Team France in the Finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kendrick Perkins not “worried” about Victor Wembanyama and Team France
Basketball veteran Kendrick Perkins remained unfazed by the host nation, Team France’s dominant run to reach the Finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball competition. In addition, Perkins made his feelings known, as he backed his nation. He expects Team USA to win the Gold medal over Victor Wembanyama and his side, Team France.
I ain’t worried about it one bit… Victor Wembanyama… He has had his ups and downs. When you look at the bigs that we have in Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, and Joel Embiid, they are gonna do a great job of neutralizing him… At the end of the day, Team USA is just too talented across the board.
Kendrick Perkins via ESPN First Take
Nevertheless, Perkins’ faith in Team USA was acceptable, given their roster composition. Also, their depth is remarkable since they have NBA champs and All-Stars. In addition, this was shown in their most recent game against Serbia when they rallied for a miraculous 32-15 comeback in the fourth quarter.
Wembanyama and France will have the home crowd to cheer them on. It remains to be seen now how Team USA will perform considering the entire arena will cheer against them. Can they overcome the pressure to win the gold? Only time will tell.
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