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Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and many other players brought together for a new basketball project


Nikola Jokic, left, of Serbia, and LeBron James, of the United States, reach for a rebound at the 2024 Summer Olympics,AP

The "Dream Team 2.0" successfully achieved their mission of securing the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Led by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, this team faced off against 61 NBA players during the Olympics-far more than the original Dream Team, which played against just nine. Among the formidable international stars were three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, last season's MVP Runner-Up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the French towers, including the current four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, and Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama.

Netflix Chronicles Olympic Glory

These NBA superstars will feature prominently in an upcoming Netflix documentary that captures the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments of the Olympics. The documentary series is rumored to consist of six 45-minute episodes and doesn't yet have an official title but is expected to debut in early 2025. It will be produced by the same team behind the critically acclaimed documentary "The Last Dance," which chronicled the Chicago Bulls' championship runs with Michael Jordan. The production is a collaboration between Words & Pictures, Higher Ground Productions, and the Olympic Channel, aiming to deliver another thrilling sports documentary series, a trend that has gained immense popularity in recent years.

Although the United States was a heavy favorite to win, the team faced significant challenges, especially in the semifinals against Serbia, led by MVP Nikola Jokic. The U.S. team trailed for much of the game, falling behind by as many as 17 points. However, in the final minutes, they staged a remarkable comeback, with Curry leading the charge with 36 points, and LeBron James recording his second career Olympic triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.

More Basketball News

It's been two months since the Boston Celtics lifted the championship trophy against the Dallas Mavericks, and the basketball world has been buzzing with news ever since. The NBA Draft saw Bronny James joining his father on the Lakers, players have been switching teams, new contracts are being signed, WNBA action has been dominated by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, and, of course, Team USA triumphed in Olympic gold in both men's and women's basketball. The upcoming NBA season will kick off with the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics , facing the Villanova New York Knicks, followed by a Western Conference showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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