LeBron James and Team USA will battle Victor Wembanyama and France for gold in men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's what to know.
, the U.S. will seek to continue its dominance in the sport while France chases its first men's basketball gold in front of a home audience. Here's what to know about the French squad before the final:
With France being 4-1 so far in Paris, all but three players featured in each game. The exceptions are Coulibaly, de Colo and Strazel. These five players are producing the most in heavy minutes:Fournier in 21.0 minutes: 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals with a 54/50/100 shooting split.
The notable omission is Gobert, the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Gobert was dropped to the bench versus Germany in the semifinals and played just five minutes. France has fared better with Gobert not playing, which will be a storyline to watch given his familiarity with Team USA personnel.
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