Sam Amick with the latest on Kevin Durant as the 2024 Paris Olympics begin

Jul 25, 2024, 8:28 AM

LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 24: Kevin Durant of Team United States looks on during the Basketball training...

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All eyes will be on Team USA this weekend when they play their 2024 Paris Olympics opener against two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Sunday morning at 8:15 am PDT.

While LeBron James and Stephen Curry will lead the United States into action, it remains to be seen if star forward Kevin Durant (calf) will be active on Sunday when his teammates take the floor.

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross live from Paris, France on Thursday to share the latest updates on Durant’s status, relay what it’s like to cover the Olympics in person, and much more.

Topics Discussed

Sam is in Paris to cover the 2024 Olympics
How hectic is the media scene in Paris?
What is the tone surrounding Team USA as they look to bring home the gold medal?
“There is a level of concern that is pretty impossible to miss.”
Is Kevin Durant fully healthy?
Sam says that there is no confirmation that Durant will be available for Sunday’s opener vs. Serbia
Thoughts on LeBron James’ impact during Team USA’s tune-up games
Has the rest of the basketball world caught up to the USA from a talent standpoint?
Will Tyrese Haliburton get playing time in the Olympics?
Defense will play a role in who sees the floor, says Amick

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