Sam Amick on what’s next for USA basketball

Following an entertaining road to the gold medal, USA basketball has concluded its run at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to recap his experience covering the games, look ahead to 2028 as the Olympics come to Los Angeles, and much more.

Plus: What will the USA’s roster look like in 2028?

Topics Discussed

• Sam spent one month in France covering the Olympics and vacationing with his family
• What was the in-arena atmosphere like at the Olympic basketball games?
• Sam says the early games in Paris weren’t as electric as the games that were played in Lille
• How big of a story would it have been if the USA lost to France?
• Was there a sense of relief once USA basketball secured the win?
• What were some of the differences in game atmosphere between France and NBA games in the United States?
• Is there a feeling of fear about the future of French basketball with Victor Wembanyama and recent top-two NBA Draft picks Zaccharie Risache and Alex Sarr?
• What is the future roster of USA basketball going to look like?
• Tyrese Haliburton handled his lack of playing time very well, while the same can’t be said for Jayson Tatum

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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Sacramento Kings 2024-25 Schedule

Preseason

• Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin
• Friday, October 11th – @ Golden State Warriors – 7 pm PDT
• Sunday, October 13th – vs. Portland Trail Blazers – 3 pm PDT
• Tuesday, October 15th – @ Utah Jazz – 6 pm PDT

Regular Season

• Thursday, October 24th – vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – TBD

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