LeBron James, Team USA earn gold in men's basketball (52 images)

By Wade Sheridan

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and other NBA stars on Team USA earned gold in men's basketball by defeating France 98-87 in the final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday. This is the fifth-straight gold medal for USA in men's basketball.

Lebron James of Team USA celebrates after drawing a foul from France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 10, 2024. Team USA defeated France 98-87. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Stephen Curry of Team USA raises his arms and celebrates with the American flag. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Curry (L) and James celebrate together using Curry's signature taunt. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Team USA captured its fifth-straight gold medal in men's basketball. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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