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The 2024 Olympics in Paris are officially finished and the United States should feel great about how things played out as the country took home the most medals with an astounding 126 total. The USA tied China for the most gold medals with 40 apiece, but the Americans’ total was floated by their 44 silver medals and 42 bronze medals. Overall, the 2024 Olympics were filled with … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Expresses Excitement For 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was one of the defining stars of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He was the de facto captain of the Team USA men’s basketball roster and won the MVP award for the event. James led Team USA to a gold medal run that involved defeating NBA stars like Nikola Jokic (Serbia) and Victor Wembanyama (France). The United States was tested more than they … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Hopes Team USA Olympic Run Can ‘Inspire People’

Since retiring, Los Angeles Lakers two-time champion Pau Gasol has remained involved in the world of basketball. He occasionally appears at games in L.A. and now with the 2024 Olympics taking place, Gasol participated in a number of events as an IOC member. That included watching the gold medal game between the United States and France and giving the players their … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Pau Gasol Enjoyed Olympic Experience; Congratulates USA Basketball For Winning Gold Medal

Following an early first-round exit last season, the Los Angeles Lakers opted to clean house with their coaching staff and start fresh. Ultimately, L.A. hired JJ Redick, who is coming in with no previous head coaching experience. With Summer League beginning shortly after the hiring, Redick decided to not coach and put South Bay Lakers head coach Dane Johnson at the helm. But … [Read more...] about South Bay Lakers Part Ways With Head Coach Dane Johnson

Coming into this summer, it was unclear the kind of role LeBron James would play for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in France. Even USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill admitted he was a little concerned about the level LeBron would be able to perform at in these games. As it turns out, it was an MVP level. Following Team USA’s victory over France to secure the Gold medal … [Read more...] about USA Basketball: LeBron James Named MVP Of 2024 Olympics Basketball