Summary
LeBron James and Stephen Curry confirmed they will not compete for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The decision signals a major generational shift for the men’s national program as the stars approach retirement age
Attention now turns to young talents like Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards to lead the team on home soil
NBA legends LeBron James and Stephen Curry have confirmed they have no plans to compete for Team USA at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The decision, revealed during a joint Uninterrupted interview following their 2025 NBA Finals showdown, officially signals a generational shift for the men’s national basketball program.
LeBron James, who would be 43 years old in 2028, stated that his focus would be solely on his family and his NBA career at that time. As he was asked by Steve Nash, James said, “You already know my answer. I will be watching it in Cabo.” Curry, who would be 40, echoed the sentiment, expressing that the honor of playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics felt like the “perfect capstone” to his international career. He said, “God willing, I still have the choice and physical option where I could impact the team. Never say never, but I highly doubt it. Highly doubt it.” Their absence from the roster marks the end of an era defined by the “Redeem Team” and the global dominance of the subsequent gold-medal squads. James added, “We can’t top what we just did. How we gonna top those last two games?”
The decision clears the way for a new generation of American basketball talent to take the reins at the LA Games. Attention will now turn to younger stars like Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Anthony Edwards to lead the team on home soil. While the absence of two of the sport’s biggest icons will be felt, their decision is a respectful passing of the torch, allowing a new cohort to chase Olympic gold.
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