In an exciting announcement, USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill revealed the highly anticipated 12-player roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Packed with an impressive lineup of star power and experience, the team is determined to bring back the coveted gold medal.

The stellar roster includes basketball icons such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis. Joining them are Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid, and Kawhi Leonard. Hill expressed his gratitude for the numerous players who were willing to be part of the team, emphasizing their talent and experience.

While the roster includes several past gold medalists, there were two newcomers who made the cut. Embiid, who had the option to play for France or his native Cameroon, chose to represent the United States. Additionally, Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP with recurring offseason health concerns, was selected to bolster the team's defense.

Grant Hill acknowledged that the disappointing World Cup performance necessitated a bigger and more physical team to match up against international competition. Hence, the roster includes players with a collective understanding of how to win, a strong defensive presence, and the ability to guard multiple sets within a possession. The addition of Davis and Embiid provides a formidable and imposing front line, addressing the team's prior struggles with rebounding.

The team's coaching staff will be led by the Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr, who previously coached the World Cup team. Assisting him will be Erik Spoelstra from the Miami Heat, Tyronn Lue from the Los Angeles Clippers, and Mark Few from Gonzaga University.

The United States will start their Olympic campaign with a challenging match against Serbia, potentially led by Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic. As one of the eight teams that have secured a spot in the tournament, the Americans are expected to be strong favorites. Alongside Serbia, they will be joined by South Sudan and a yet-to-be-determined qualifier in Group C of the opening round.

With the NBA playoffs looming, USA Basketball purposefully announced the final roster before the postseason to allow the players to focus on their respective teams while also commencing the team-building process leading up to the Paris Olympics.

The excitement around the forthcoming Paris Olympics continues to build, as fans eagerly await the clash of basketball titans on the world stage. The USA Basketball "Dream Team" is primed to showcase their talent, experience, and renewed emphasis on size and defense, aiming to capture the gold medal once again.