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LeBron v Wembanyama: Collision of shooting stars lights up Paris night
The NBA’s present and future clashed at Bercy Arena on Saturday night when two giants – literally and figuratively – went at each other in a battle for gold.
- by Andrew Webster
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This was the worst version of Team USA. Yet, somehow, they woke up
Down by 17 points at one stage, the Americans rallied in the last quarter to defeat Serbia and book their place in the gold-medal match.
- by Michael Chammas
Calm, kind and respectful: How a tiny town in France helped raise ‘The Extraterrestrial’
He was here, then there and now he is everywhere. But before the world knew about Victor Wembanyama, Le Chesnay was helping the gentle giant find his feet.
- by Konrad Marshall
Wembanyama is to France’s Olympics what Matildas were to Australia’s World Cup
The 20-year-old, 2.24-metre NBA rookie of the year is a blend of world-class talent, charisma and authenticity – and he has a rare cultural influence.
- by Emma Kemp
NBA superstar Steph Curry backs Kamala Harris at monster Olympics press conference
In front of almost a thousand members of the world’s media, the four-time NBA champion was asked about the presidential hopes of his “friend”, Vice President Kamala Harris.
- by Michael Chammas
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Bogut calls for ex-teammate Mills to be benched as Boomers give stacked Team USA a fright
The powerful US team began with the quintet of Steph Curry, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, but Australia were still within four points with just minutes to play.
- by Jon Pierik
She’s played at four Olympics, but this hoops legend has never felt so much pressure
She might be an all-time great, but Lauren Jackson has never felt so much pressure as she did before Australia’s Olympic basketball teams for Paris were announced. Like Patty Mills and Joe Ingles, she’s off to her fifth Games.
- by Roy Ward
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‘We have to earn it’: How Opals, Boomers could realise their Paris medal dreams
Australia will head to Paris with dreams of stunning the USA and winning gold. But with world basketball growing ever-stronger, the Opals and Boomers will be tested like never before.
- by Roy Ward
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Fifth Olympics looms for Boomers stalwart Ingles amid brutal selection calls
Stalwart Joe Ingles is set to retain his place for Paris 2024 and play in a fifth Olympics while NBA defensive ace Matisse Thybulle has been left off the final roster.
- by Roy Ward
Last chance to impress: Paris-bound Boomers to cut four after China game
Thursday nights match against China in Melbourne is the final opportunity for Boomers players to impress coach Brian Goorjian before the team jets to Paris 2024.
- by Roy Ward
‘I’m ready to get off the big screen’: Giddey grapples with prime Boomers role and new start with Bulls
Josh Giddey is looking forward to again taking the court for the Australian Boomers but he admits he is ready to get out of the spotlight after a torrid NBA season.
- by Roy Ward