The 2024 offseason has likely brought basketball fans a sense of excitement not felt in a long time. The lull caused by the absence of NBA action was alleviated by the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the “Avengers” of basketball—LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant—came together to lead Team USA to its fifth consecutive gold medal. However, this marked the end of their brief collaboration.
LeBron and Steph have already announced that this will be their final Olympics, while KD has remained more discreet about his future. But could they unite in the NBA? Despite sounding far-fetched, the chemistry they displayed during the Olympics suggests it’s a possibility.
This topic was a point of discussion on the latest episode of First Take, where Kendrick Perkins speculated on the chances of the trio teaming up in the NBA. “What I observed from this Olympic team is how players developed relationships. While in Paris, they shared meals and had meaningful conversations. I believe the upcoming NBA season will be intriguing,” Perkins remarked.
He further added, “If the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, or Phoenix Suns don’t meet expectations, all three are in the same conference. I can see some significant moves happening after this NBA season.” This led Perkins to propose various theories, including the possibility of Kevin Durant leaving Devin Booker for another Team USA teammate.
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