2016 United States men's Olympic basketball team

The men's national basketball team of the United States won the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They automatically qualified for the Olympics by winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014. The team was coached by Mike Krzyzewski of Duke University, with assistant coaches Jim Boeheim (Syracuse), Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves), and Monty Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder).[1]

2016 United States men's Olympic basketball team
Basketball at the Summer Olympics season
Head coachMike Krzyzewski
2016 Summer Olympics
Scoring leader Kevin Durant
19.4
Rebounding leader DeAndre Jordan
6.1
Assists leader Kyrie Irving
4.9

Timeline
  • August 6, 2015: 34-man roster announced[2]
  • January 18, 2016: 30-man roster announced[3]
  • July 17: Start of training camp[4]
  • July 22 – August 1: Exhibition games[4]
  • August 6–21: 2016 Summer Olympics[3]

Roster

The 2016 team consisted of just two returning players from the 2012 Olympic gold-medal winning team, Kevin Durant and the new team captain, Carmelo Anthony.[5][6]

The following is the United States roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[7][8][9]

United States men's national basketball team – 2016 Summer Olympics roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
G 4 Butler, Jimmy 26 – (1989-09-14)September 14, 1989 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Chicago Bulls
F 5 Durant, Kevin 27 – (1988-09-29)September 29, 1988 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Oklahoma City Thunder
C 6 Jordan, DeAndre 28 – (1988-07-21)July 21, 1988 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) Los Angeles Clippers
G 7 Lowry, Kyle 30 – (1986-03-25)March 25, 1986 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Toronto Raptors
F 8 Barnes, Harrison 24 – (1992-05-30)May 30, 1992 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Golden State Warriors
G 9 DeRozan, DeMar 26 – (1989-08-07)August 7, 1989 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Toronto Raptors
G 10 Irving, Kyrie 24 – (1992-03-23)March 23, 1992 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Cleveland Cavaliers
G 11 Thompson, Klay 26 – (1990-02-08)February 8, 1990 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Golden State Warriors
C 12 Cousins, DeMarcus 25 – (1990-08-13)August 13, 1990 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) Sacramento Kings
F 13 George, Paul 26 – (1990-05-02)May 2, 1990 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Indiana Pacers
F 14 Green, Draymond 26 – (1990-03-04)March 4, 1990 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Golden State Warriors
F 15 Anthony, Carmelo 32 – (1984-05-29)May 29, 1984 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) New York Knicks
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on August 6, 2016

The following were also candidates to make the team:

Earlier candidates
Player NBA Team[lower-alpha 1] Added Removed Reason
Michael Carter-WilliamsMilwaukee BucksAugust 6, 2015[2]January 18, 201630-man roster cut[3]
Tobias HarrisDetroit Pistons
Victor OladipoOrlando Magic
Chandler ParsonsDallas Mavericks
Mason PlumleePortland Trail Blazers
Anthony DavisNew Orleans PelicansMarch 22, 2016Injured[10]
Chris PaulLos Angeles ClippersMarch 30, 2016Withdrew[11]
John WallWashington WizardsMay 5, 2016Injured[12]
Blake GriffinLos Angeles ClippersMay 6, 2016Injured[13]
Stephen CurryGolden State WarriorsJune 6, 2016Injured[14]
LaMarcus AldridgeSan Antonio SpursJune 7, 2016Injured[15]
James HardenHouston RocketsJune 10, 2016Withdrew[16]
Russell WestbrookOklahoma City ThunderWithdrew[16]
Kawhi LeonardSan Antonio SpursJune 23, 2016Withdrew[17]
LeBron JamesCleveland CavaliersWithdrew[18]
Gordon HaywardUtah JazzWithdrew[19]
Andre DrummondDetroit PistonsWithdrew[20]
Damian LillardPortland Trail BlazersFebruary 10, 2016[21]Withdrew[22]
Bradley BealWashington WizardsAugust 6, 2015[2]June 24, 2016Withdrew[23]
Michael ConleyMemphis GrizzliesJune 27, 201612-man roster cut[24]
Kenneth FariedDenver Nuggets
Rudy GaySacramento Kings
Dwight HowardHouston Rockets
Andre IguodalaGolden State WarriorsJanuary 18, 2016[3]
Kevin LoveCleveland CavaliersAugust 6, 2015[2]

2015 Basketball Showcase

On August 12, 2015, USA Basketball announced 19 NBA players to participate in the following day's 2015 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, where they will be divided into two squads, USA Blue, and USA White, where USA Blue Team will be coached by USA National Team assistant coach Monty Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) while USA White Team will be coached by USA National Team assistant coach Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves).[25]

The Blue Team included starters Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), and Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons), with reserve players Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets), Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings), Amir Johnson (Boston Celtics), Victor Oladipo (Orlando Magic), and Elfrid Payton (Orlando Magic).

The White Team included starters Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings), Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors), and Michael Carter-Williams (Milwaukee Bucks), with reserve players Mason Plumlee (Portland Trail Blazers), Terrence Jones (Houston Rockets), Arron Afflalo (New York Knicks), and Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors). C. J. Watson (Orlando Magic) was included in the roster announcement but did not play.[26]

Exhibition games

The United States' 12-man roster began its exhibition schedule against 2004 Olympic champion Argentina. They also faced 2015 FIBA Asia gold medalist China and 2015 FIBA Americas champion Venezuela. The schedule concluded with 2015 FIBA Africa champion Nigeria in Houston. The United States Olympic Committee used Houston as a departure point for many Olympic teams, providing them with credentials and provisions on their way out to Brazil.[4]

July 22, 2016
Argentina  74–111  United States
Scoring by quarter: 14–32, 19–24, 24–24, 17–31
Pts: Andrés Nocioni 15
Rebs: Andrés Nocioni 7
Asts: Facundo Campazzo 6		 Pts: Kevin Durant 23
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins 15
Asts: Kyrie Irving 6
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada
Attendance: 16,861
July 24, 2016
China  57–106  United States
Scoring by quarter: 13–26, 16–29, 9–23, 19–28
Pts: Yi Jianlian 18
Rebs: Yi Jianlian 7
Asts: 3 players tied 2		 Pts: Kevin Durant 19
Rebs: Carmelo Anthony 8
Asts: 3 players tied 5
Staples Center
Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 19,060
July 26, 2016
China  57–107  United States
Scoring by quarter: 15–31, 9–21, 15–32, 18–23
Pts: Zhou Qi 13
Rebs: Wang Zhelin 5
Asts: Guo Ailun 6		 Pts: DeMarcus Cousins 21
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins 11
Asts: Klay Thompson 5
Oracle Arena
Oakland, California
Attendance: 19,596
July 29, 2016
Venezuela  45–80  United States
Scoring by quarter: 12–20, 6–16, 13–20, 14–24
Pts: John Cox 14
Rebs: Nestor Colmenares 10
Asts: Gregory Vargas 5		 Pts: Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving 13
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins 12
Asts: Draymond Green 6
United Center
Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 20,578
August 1, 2016
Nigeria  66–110  United States
Scoring by quarter: 14–27, 16–27, 15–30, 21–26
Pts: Chamberlain Oguchi 21
Rebs: Ike Diogu 9
Asts: Benjamin Uzoh 6		 Pts: Carmelo Anthony 19
Rebs: DeAndre Jordan 9
Asts: Kyle Lowry 11
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas
Attendance: 18,247

Olympic play
Further information: Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament

Preliminary round
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 United States 5 5 0 524 407 +117 10 Quarter-finals
2  Australia 5 4 1 444 368 +76 9
3  France 5 3 2 423 378 +45 8
4  Serbia 5 2 3 426 387 +39 7
5  Venezuela 5 1 4 315 444 −129 6
6  China 5 0 5 318 466 −148 5
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

China
August 6, 2016 (2016-08-06)
19:00
China  62–119 United States
Scoring by quarter: 10–30, 20–29, 17–32, 15–28
Pts: Yi 25
Rebs: Yi, Zhao 6
Asts: Zhao 5		 Pts: Durant 25
Rebs: Anthony, Jordan 7
Asts: Durant 6
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,622
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN), Oļegs Latiševs (LAT), Sreten Radović (CRO)

Venezuela
August 8, 2016 (2016-08-08)
19:00
United States 113–69  Venezuela
Scoring by quarter: 18–18, 30–8, 27–25, 38–18
Pts: George 20
Rebs: Jordan 9
Asts: Lowry 9		 Pts: Cox 19
Rebs: Echenique 7
Asts: Vargas 5
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,572
Referees: Eddie Viator (FRA), Damir Javor (SLO), Scott Beker (AUS)

Australia
August 10, 2016 (2016-08-10)
19:00
Australia  88–98 United States
Scoring by quarter: 29–29, 25–20, 13–21, 21–28
Pts: Mills 30
Rebs: Dellavedova 6
Asts: Dellavedova 11		 Pts: Anthony 31
Rebs: Anthony, Cousins 8
Asts: Irving 5
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,957
Referees: Christos Christodoulou (GRE), Juan Carlos García (ESP), Robert Lottermoser (GER)

Serbia
August 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
19:00
United States 94–91  Serbia
Scoring by quarter: 27–15, 23–26, 22–21, 22–29
Pts: Irving 15
Rebs: George 9
Asts: Irving, Cousins 5		 Pts: Jokić 25
Rebs: Jokić 6
Asts: Teodosić 6
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 11,413
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN), Guilherme Locatelli (BRA), Piotr Pastusiak (POL)

France
August 14, 2016 (2016-08-14)
14:15
United States 100–97  France
Scoring by quarter: 30–24, 25–22, 26–23, 19–28
Pts: Thompson 30
Rebs: Durant 6
Asts: Irving 12		 Pts: de Colo, Heurtel 18
Rebs: Heurtel 8
Asts: Heurtel 9
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 11,302
Referees: Borys Ryzhyk (UKR), José Reyes (MEX), Damir Javor (SLO)

Knockout round

Quarterfinal – Argentina
August 17, 2016 (2016-08-17)
18:45
United States 105–78  Argentina
Scoring by quarter: 25–21, 31–19, 31–21, 18–17
Pts: Durant 27
Rebs: George 8
Asts: Durant 6		 Pts: Scola 15
Rebs: Scola 10
Asts: Campazzo 9
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 11,700
Referees: Ilija Belošević (SRB), Guilherme Locatelli (BRA), Robert Lottermoser (GER)

Semifinal – Spain
August 19, 2016 (2016-08-19)
15:30
Spain  76–82 United States
Scoring by quarter: 17–26, 22–19, 18–21, 19–16
Pts: Gasol 23
Rebs: Gasol 8
Asts: Rodríguez 5		 Pts: Thompson 22
Rebs: Jordan 16
Asts: Lowry, Thompson 3
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,455
Referees: Christos Christodoulou (GRE), José Reyes (MEX), Guilherme Locatelli (BRA)

Final – Serbia
August 21, 2016 (2016-08-21)
15:45
Serbia  66–96 United States
Scoring by quarter: 15–19, 14–33, 14–27, 23–17
Pts: Nedović 14
Rebs: Jokić 4
Asts: three players 3		 Pts: Durant 30
Rebs: Cousins 15
Asts: Lowry 5
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,658
Referees: José Reyes (MEX), Borys Ryzhyk (UKR), Juan García (ESP)

Statistics
Legend
GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
FGM Field goals made FGA Field goals attempted FG% Field goal percentage
3PM 3-point field goals made 3PA 3-point field goals attempted 3P% 3-point field goal percentage
FTM Free throws made FTA Free throws attempted FT% Free throw percentage
RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Player GP GS MPG FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% RPG APG PPG
Kevin Durant8828.85290.5782543.5812632.8135.03.519.4
Carmelo Anthony8823.33384.3931845.4001321.6195.32.212.1
Jimmy Butler8014.41338.34229.2221718.9442.51.45.6
DeAndre Jordan8317.32331.74200--1332.4066.10.87.4
Kyle Lowry8016.31229.414311.2731317.7653.33.85.0
Harrison Barnes408.0613.46213.333441.0001.80.84.3
DeMar DeRozan7011.11627.59302.0001418.7781.40.96.6
Kyrie Irving8822.03165.477924.3752022.9092.54.911.4
Klay Thompson8621.12877.3631649.32779.7782.51.69.9
DeMarcus Cousins8514.62744.61400--1923.8265.81.69.1
Paul George8219.03270.457828.2861821.8574.51.911.2
Draymond Green809.8522.227111.09047.5712.11.21.9
Total88200278590.47183225.369168224.75045.524.0100.9
Opponents88200231538.42952182.286113147.76935.520.078.4

Notes
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