How to Watch LeBron James, Team USA vs. Serbia

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After narrowly winning their Olympic practice games (against South Sudan), the US men’s basketball team is now entering the race for gold.

The U.S. Olympic team will take on Serbia to kick off the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, and you can watch flag bearer LeBron James and Team USA begin their quest for gold.

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What time does Team USA play Serbia today?

Team USA plays Serbia on Sunday, July 28 at 11:15 a.m. (ET) in Lille, France.

How to Watch Team USA Basketball

The game will be televised on NBC. You can stream the game on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, the NBC app and the NBC Olympics app.

Who was selected for Team USA at the Paris Olympics?

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers are making their fourth Olympic appearances, while NBA MVPs Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) and Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) are making their first appearances.

Several other Team USA players are making their first or second trip to the Summer Olympics this year.

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United States Men’s National Basketball Team Selection

According to USA TODAY, the players on the men’s national team representing the U.S. have a combined 10 Olympic gold medals under their belt heading into Paris:

*Each asterisk represents an Olympic participation

  • **Anthony DavisLos Angeles Lakers
  • *Anthony EdwardsMinnesota Timberwolves
  • **Bam AdebayoMiami heat
  • *Derrick WitBoston Celtics
  • **Devin BoekerPhoenix Suns
  • **Jayson TatumBoston Celtics
  • *Joel Embiid,Philadelphia 76ers
  • **Jrue vacationBoston Celtics
  • ****Kevin DurantPhoenix Suns
  • ****LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers
  • *Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors
  • *Tires HaliburtonIndiana Pacers

Durant has won gold three times (2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympics), while James, born in Akron, Ohio, won gold at the 2008 and 2012 Games.

How did Team USA perform against Serbia in an exhibition match in preparation for the Olympics?

Curry scored 24 points and Adebayo had 17 points and eight rebounds in a 105-79 win over Serbia in an exhibition game in preparation for the Olympics on July 17. James scored 11 points in just 20 minutes.

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Serbia in the game, which was the team’s second in two days, according to the NBA website. Serbian team captain and NBA veteran Bogdan Bogdanovic did not play in the game.

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