Which NBA Players Are Playing in the Olympics?

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are just around the corner, and basketball fans are wondering which NBA players will be representing their countries. Here’s a look at the rosters for each team with NBA players.

NBA Players in the Olympics

The 2020 Summer Olympics are just around the corner, and many NBA players have already been announced as part of their country’s respective rosters. USA Basketball will be looking to defend their gold medal, and they’ll have a number of NBA stars on their roster. Here are all the NBA players who will be playing in the Olympics.

LeBron James

LeBron James is one of the most decorated athletes in the world, with three NBA championships, four MVP awards, and three Olympic gold medals. He is also the only player in NBA history to have won an NBA championship, an MVP award, and an Olympic gold medal in the same year (2012).

LeBron first represented the United States in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Although he was only 19 years old at the time, he was already a superstar in the making. The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal that year, with LeBron playing a major role.

He then helped lead the U.S. team to another gold medal in 2008 in Beijing, China. And finally, he won his third gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in London, England. LeBron is currently the only active NBA player who has won three Olympic gold medals.

Kevin Durant

As a member of Team USA, Kevin Durant will be looking to add an Olympic gold medal to his already impressive resume. Durant has won an NBA MVP award, an NBA Finals MVP award, and two NBA championships. He is also a four-time NBA scoring champion. Durant has represented the United States in international competition before, winning gold medals at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics.

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also played for the Olympic team in 2008 and 2012, winning a bronze medal in 2008 and a gold medal in 2012.

Other Notable NBA Players in the Olympics

There are a number of current and former NBA players that are participating in the Olympics this year. Some of them are well-known, while others may be lesser known. Here is a list of some of the NBA players that are playing in the Olympics.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school, and won five NBA championships with the Lakers. Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. He led the NBA in scoring during two seasons, and ranks third on both the league’s all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring lists. He holds the NBA record for the most seasons playing with one franchise for an entire career. At 34 years and 103 days old, Bryant became the youngest player in league history to reach 30,000 career points. He is also the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history.

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson was one of the most popular players in the 1980s, and he played on the 1992 “Dream Team” that won back-to-back gold medals.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is one of the most iconic and well-known NBA players of all time. He played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984-1998, winning six NBA championships. He was also a member of the USA men’s Olympic basketball team, known as the “Dream Team”, which won the gold medal in 1992.