Anthony Edwards Reveals How Devin Booker Was The Key To Their Gold Medal Win At The 2024 Paris Olympics
After helping the 2020 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team secure a gold medal in Tokyo, Devin Booker added another gold to his resume at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Throughout the 2024 Olympics, Booker’s performance was stunning enough to catch attention. Team USA coach Steve Kerr claimed Booker as the “unsung MVP.”
Anthony Edwards is the latest admirer of the Team USA star. During his appearance on “Fanatics Fest,” Edwards highlighted how Booker’s contributions were essential to their gold medal victory.
“Steph had great games, [KD] had great games, LeBron had great games, but [Devin Booker] was guarding the best player, turning down shots, cause Book can go for 70, not gonna lie, I was impressed watching him,” Edwards said.
In Team USA’s 98-87 win in the gold medal game, Booker added 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists against France.
Devin Booker Reflects on Unique Olympic Experience with LeBron James and Stephen Curry
Devin Booker recently had a unique experience during the 2024 Paris Olympics. For the first time in his Olympic career, he teamed up with NBA legends Stephen Curry and LeBron James. For the Phoenix Suns star, this experience was a standout moment, different from the one he had previously encountered.During an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Booker shared how special it was to play alongside Curry and James
“This experience was totally different from the first one. Not taking anything away from that, but the atmosphere—obviously Stephen, LeBron joining us—this experience is right up there with any other in my lifetime,” Booker said.
This Paris Olympic journey might be the first and possibly the last time Booker can team up with James and Curry. However, the 27-year-old is expected to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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