Team USA basketball’s 5 most iconic moments from Paris Olympics ceremony in pictures
Team USA men's basketball is getting ready for another Olympic challenge set to start this Sunday when they face Serbia. Before the games officially began, athletes were part of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The USA delegation always draws a lot of attention with the basketball teams as part of the biggest attractions. Team USA has stars on the men's and women's squads who have a lot of eyes on them wherever they go.
Opening ceremonies were a time for teams to enjoy the final moments before locking in and competing against some of the best athletes in the world vying for a gold medal.
Team USA basketball's best five moments during the Olympic Opening Ceremony
#5, A'ja Wilson's selfie with women's team teammates
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was during the opening ceremony festivities. The two-time WNBA champion chatted with Steph Curry and took pictures with some of her Olympic teammates. Jewell Lloyd, Chelsea Gary, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Plum, and Diana Taurasi took part in a selfie to remember.
#4, WNBA stars photo with LeBron James
LeBron James joined Wilson and the rest of Team USA's women's basketball team. Breanna Stewart shared a picture with the NBA superstar in the middle of an iconic photo.
#3, A'ja Wilson's picture with Steph Curry's shades
A'ja Wilson sent a message to Steph Curry, thanking him for the shades she was wearing in another notable selfie.
#2, Men's team group photo in front of the Eiffel Tower
The women's team wasn't the only one taking group photos. The men's squad also posed for a special picture, made better with the Eiffel Tower behind them.
#1, LeBron James, Devin Booker next to Kobe Bryant mural
Team USA's headquarters for these Olympics have a nice touch added with a Kobe Bryant mural painted at the entrance to provide them a little extra motivation. #1 on this list features the mural as a backdrop to two players close to Bryant: LeBron James, a teammate on Kobe's last Olympic team, and Devin Booker, one of Kobe's disciples.