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Kobe Bryant was named the team captain and Mike Krzyzewski was named the head coach of the 2008 team. [2] An ESPN program, Road to Redemption, followed the team's preparations. Additionally, a Netflix produced documentary titled The Redeem Team was released in 2022. [3] The United States defeated Spain 118–107 in the final to win the gold.
On June 23, 2008, Bryant was named to the USA Men's Senior National Team for the 2008 Summer Olympics. [330] This was his first time going to the Olympics. Bryant scored 20 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, along with six assists, as Team USA defeated Spain 118–107 in the gold medal game on August 24, 2008, for its first gold medal ...
[12] [13] Team USA trailed in the fourth quarter only once, against Lithuania in the opening round. [14] James became the leader of the team with Bryant—who would turn 34 in August 2012—stepping back. [15] [16] [17] James facilitated the offense from the post and perimeter, called the defensive sets, and provided scoring when needed.
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Former Duke basketball star Carlos Boozer has a new book that details his USA Basketball experiences at the Olympics and Kobe Bryant's influence.
Shaquille O'Neal honored Kobe Bryant in the way only he could at Monday's memorial service. Shaquille O'Neal draws big laughs with 'I in team' story at memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant Skip to ...
Mural depicting Kobe Bryant and other basketball players, 2021. More than 600 murals depicting American professional basketball player Kobe Bryant have been painted in dozens of countries, [1] including Croatia, Haiti, Uganda, and the United States. [2] Many of these were created following Bryant's death in a helicopter crash in 2020.
The front features "Dodgers" in the team's familiar font with the No. 8 underneath it, signifying the jersey number Bryant wore for the first 10 seasons of his illustrious Laker career. The back ...