In 2024, USA Basketball formed one of the most stacked basketball teams for the Paris Olympics, creating the current Team USA. The team featured a combination of NBA veterans such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, as well as young stars like Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, and Jayson Tatum. As the Olympics progressed, the players formed new bonds with each other. Further fans began speculating about the formation of super teams.
Recently, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joked about recruiting his Olympic teammates. In a conversation with Justin Marville of the Oshkosh Northwestern. Haliburton discussed his plans to recruit his USA teammates for the Indiana Pacers. While Haliburton made his remarks in a light-hearted manner, there is no denying the impact that Team USA has on NBA rosters. In the past, fans have witnessed how players who have competed for Team USA have later joined forces in the NBA.
I recruited every guy on that team basically. Anyone that wants to come join us in Indiana, I’m all for it.
Tyrese Haliburton via Oshkosh Northwestern.
LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade were all part of the 2008 Olympics team where they won gold. Later all three stars teamed up for the Miami Heat and won two NBA championships. Recently, many speculations were made by fans about the current USA roster joining each other for the next regular season.
Haliburton, who was the star point guard behind Stephen Curry and Jrue Holiday, did not receive enough playing time on Team USA. The Indiana Pacers star only averaged 2.7 points in 8.8 minutes per game and shot 3-5 from the field in the Olympics. Despite his limited playing time, Haliburton did not take the situation too seriously and even poked fun at himself. Haliburton has a reputation for attracting star teammates, as the Pacers signed Pascal Siakim from the Toronto Raptors last season.
The formation of the Miami Big 3 through the 2008 Olympics
In the 2003 draft class, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh all emerged as top stars for their teams upon entering the league. James showcased his versatility on the floor, excelling in all aspects of the game. Meanwhile, Dwayne Wade established himself as one of the premier shooting guards in the league, alongside legends like Kobe Bryant. Chris Bosh stood out as one of the most dominant big men in the league, making a significant impact with his presence in the paint.
During the 2008 Olympics, James, Wade, and Bosh all played vital roles on the court as part of the ‘Redeem Team’. Speculation arose about the possibility of James, Wade, and Bosh teaming up in the NBA after the Olympics. Eventually, the rumors turned into reality as James and Bosh joined Wade in Miami to create a super team.
The Miami Heat big 3 dominated the NBA for four years between 2010 and 2014. The Heat went on to win two championships with four trips to the finals. They are still considered by many as one of the most dominant super teams formed in the NBA.
