KD is coming back! Kevin Durant, back in training. U.S. media "With KD's return, Dream Team's starting lineup changes"
Jul 20, 2024
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The U.S. Dream Team becomes a whole group.
The Athletic, a U.S. sports media outlet, said on the 20th (Korea time) 'The U.S. has warm-up matches with South Sudan and Germany left. Kevin Durant is expected to return to practice for the U.S. national team to play in the game.
Durant has a calf injury. It's not perfect yet. Joined the call-up of the American dream team. However, he missed all of the friendly matches against Canada, Australia and Serbia.
Kawhi Leonard was knocked out due to injury. Therefore, there were suspicions that Durant might also give up the U.S. national team.
However, U.S. national team coach Steve Kerr said, `I never thought about it. There is still a lot of time left to change the roster. We have no doubt that Durant will return.
Durant is the best striker in the league. It is also nicknamed 'Earth 1 Option'. This means that he is the most powerful player among the 1 attack options on the planet.
It's understandable. There may be a better player in the league than Durant when it comes to both offense and defense. However, the attack itself is fraudulent. A shot from a tall RBI is difficult to prevent one-on-one.
He is tall, has excellent technique, dribble breakthrough, and accurate outside shooting at the same time. As a small forward, no one can mimic the aggression. Because of this, players with good height, accurate shooting ability, and guard movement always get the nickname '2nd Durant'. However, there is no better player than him yet.
The U.S. Dream Team, which will compete in the Paris Olympics, has the best roster ever. However, this evaluation could change if even Durant falls out with Leonard out. However, fortunately, Durant is expected to compete normally in the Paris Olympics. He is the top scorer for the U.S. Olympic team (435 points) and has won three gold medals at the Olympics.
There are players who are like Giraffe, but he is a player who can be a starting member as soon as Durant returns. He has a lot of experience in the Olympics as well as his skills.
The U.S. has a warm-up match before the Paris Olympics. It will play South Sudan and have a warm-up match against World Cup champion Germany.
CBS Sports in the U.S. reported that before the start of the Olympics, Durant's return is a great boost for the U.S. Durant is the top scorer in the U.S. national team's Olympic history. I saw him suffer during the exhibition game. Another playmaker like Durant would make it easier for players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry to play. In addition, his height could go a long way in dealing with France.'
sfryu@sportschosun.com
