Former NBA legend Kendrick Perkins has been keeping a close eye on Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. So far, Team USA has not suffered any defeats and will fight for the gold medal. LeBron James, Kevin DurantAnd Stephen Curry have garnered the most attention. In particular, Perkins has identified an “unsung hero” who is critical to Team USA.
Team USA was able to celebrate a brilliant comeback victory against Team Serbia after being down 11 points in the 4th quarter. In addition, players like Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant stepped into the breach in their nation’s time of need. According to Perkins, it was the presence and passing of Devin Booker on the court that kept the USA scoreboard ticking along with Curry’s 36 points, the highest point of the game.
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 on ESPN First Take
It is important to note that Devin Booker won gold with Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Phoenix Suns superstar was not particularly successful last season. His team unfortunately lost in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nevertheless, Perkins has called him the “unsung hero”.
Booker, on the other hand, finished with six points and an assist in Thursday’s 95-91 win over Serbia, shooting 2/4 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point line in 24 minutes. Additionally, Booker will now look to add another gold medal to his young career. His country, Team USA, will face Team France in the final of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Kendrick Perkins is not “concerned” about Victor Wembanyama and Team France
Basketball veteran Kendrick Perkins was not fazed by the dominant run of the host country, the French team, which reached the final of the basketball competition of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Moreover, Perkins made his feelings clear by supporting his nation. He expects the US team to win the gold medal. Victor Wembanyama and his team, 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 on ESPN First Take
Still, Perkins’ confidence in Team USA was acceptable given the makeup of the roster. Additionally, their depth is remarkable, as they have NBA champions and All-Stars in their ranks. This was also evident in their last game against Serbia, when they made a miraculous comeback in the fourth quarter, 32-15.
Wembanyama and France will be cheered on by their home crowd. It remains to be seen how Team USA will fare considering the entire arena will be rooting for them. Can they handle the pressure and win gold? Only time will tell.
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