Steve Kerr’s first run as USA Basketball coach will feature a team that’s light on international experience but relatively loaded with NBA all-star talent, like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Former NBA star Grant Hill stepped in as Colangelo’s successor, while Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors, has taken the reins from Popovich in advance of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kerr will be assisted by Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra, Los Angeles Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue and Gonzaga Coach Mark Few.
“We are excited for the challenges ahead,” Hill said in a statement. “I am confident that working together, and under the leadership of our outstanding coaching staff, this team will proudly represent the United States this summer in Manila.” Kerr’s roster, while not exactly a “Dream Team,” is well balanced positionally and features several advantages over the 2019 group, which struggled to develop chemistry after losing several high-profile players to last-minute withdrawals. Jackson, the reigning NBA defensive player of the year, should thrive in the international game because of his mobility, while Ingram, Bridges and Johnson bring valuable length and versatility on the wings.
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