Top 5 players who could lead 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball in scoring ft. LeBron James
The 2024 Paris Olympics feature some of the best basketball players in the world including LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and many others. Team USA has the most talented roster in the competition. Because of their usual depth, no American has led the quadrennial games in scoring.
Patty Mills led Australia to the bronze medal in Japan three years ago and won the scoring title. He is back and might have a shot at leading the tournament in scoring for the third time in his career.
A handful will have a chance to have personal glory in two weeks of basketball. One will be crowned the scoring champ in 2024 Olympics basketball.
2024 Paris Olympics basketball likely scoring title contenders
#5 Bogdan Bogdanovic, Serbia
There are nights in Serbian basketball where Bogdan Bogdanovic seems unstoppable. Bogdanovic is a role player in the NBA but often performs like a superstar on the international stage. He has a shot at leading the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball in scoring.
The Atlanta Hawks guard averaged 19.1 points on 52.6% shooting, including 42.3% from behind the arc in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He put up those numbers without Nikola Jokic occupying opponents’ attention on defense. With “The Joker” around, Bogdanovic might have an explosive campaign in Paris.
#4 Victor Wembanyama
One of the biggest sports stars in the Paris Olympics will be another contender for the scoring belt. Victor Wembanyama is making his debut in the quadrennial games but he will be France’s top option on offense. “Wemby,” playing with an entire nation supporting him, may top the category when the dust settles.
The No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft averaged 21.4 PPG in his Rookie of the Year campaign with the San Antonio Spurs. He already looks a better version in pre-Olympic exhibition games than the one that captivated basketball fans.
The 2024 Paris Olympics basketball scoring crown could end up in his collection.