After winning gold, LeBron James expressed how meaningful it felt to play in high-stakes situations again, saying, 'That fire and desire was brought back to me.'
Kevin Durant shared his thoughts on the experience, noting, 'It was good to refresh the brain a bit...you can go through the motions...when you haven't been on that podium.'
Celebrating with their families and coaches after the gold medal win, the veterans of Team USA felt a wave of nostalgia for competitive basketball, intensifying their hunger for the upcoming NBA season.
The paradox for LeBron, KD, and Curry is that while their Olympic triumph reignites their competitive spirits, pressing challenges in the NBA might dim those memories as they begin the new season.
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