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Kobe and LeBron take NBA to Beijing as U.S. Olympic team is announced

13 April 2012

NBA player-of the-year Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were named as part of the U.S. basketball team for the Beijing Olympics yesterday, leading a star-laden roster in an attempt to recapture the title they lost in 2004.

NBA stars Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Jason Kidd were also among those selected.

Cavalier attitude: LeBron James boosts USA Olympic basketball team

Cavalier attitude: LeBron James boosts USA Olympic basketball team

After winning three straight titles beginning in 1992, the U.S. only finished third at the Athens Games four years ago.

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