Gold Medal Winners in Basketball at the 2024 Olympics
The United States men's basketball team won the gold medal in the 2024 Olympic basketball tournament in Paris. The team defeated France in the final with a score of 98 to 87, securing its fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men's basketball. The U.S. roster included NBA stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Jayson Tatum, with head coach Steve Kerr leading the squad. The tournament featured 12 national teams competing across group stages, quarterfinals, semifinals, and a single final match at the Accor Arena in Paris. The United States women's basketball team also won gold in the 2024 Olympic tournament, completing a dominant run with a roster of WNBA and college standouts. The U.S. women's team defeated France in the final to claim its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in women's basketball. Both gold medal victories reinforced the United States' position at the top of international basketball, with the men's and women's programs continuing long streaks of Olympic success. The 2024 Paris Olympics basketball events were held from late July to early August 2024, with games hosted at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille and the Accor Arena in Paris. For more information on Olympic basketball results, see the official Olympics website Paris 2024 Basketball Results.
Men's Basketball Final and Tournament Results
The men's basketball gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics was played between the United States and France, with the U.S. winning 98 to 87. The U.S. team built a lead in the second half and held off a late French push to secure its fifth straight Olympic gold. Key contributors for the United States included LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, who combined for high scoring and efficient shooting across the tournament. The U.S. squad averaged over 110 points per game in the knockout rounds, with strong performances from the starting lineup and bench players. France, led by players such as Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama, reached the final by defeating Germany and Serbia in earlier knockout rounds. The tournament bracket featured Group A and Group B play, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final, with seeding determined by FIBA rankings and Olympic qualification events. The 2024 men's basketball tournament marked another chapter in the long rivalry between the United States and France on the Olympic stage. For background on the teams and players, see the NBA's coverage of Olympic basketball NBA Olympics Basketball Coverage.
United States Men's Roster and Key Performers
The United States men's basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics included a mix of veteran NBA stars and younger talent selected through the USA Basketball selection process. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, and Derrick White were among the prominent names on the squad. The team emphasized offensive firepower, spacing, and defensive versatility, with players capable of guarding multiple positions and shooting from beyond the arc. Curry led the team in three-point shooting, while Durant and James provided scoring and leadership in high-pressure games. The coaching staff, led by Steve Kerr, focused on pace, ball movement, and exploiting mismatches against international defenses. The roster reflected a blend of NBA championship experience and Olympic ambition, with each player contributing to the team's gold medal run. For more details on the U.S. roster, see the official USA Basketball page
