Team USA showed everyone why they are known as the most successful team in international competitions. With a star-studded roster, the American men’s basketball team’s winning streak in the 2024 Paris Olympics amazed everyone. Team USA reached the quarterfinals after winning three straight games against several teams. During the quarterfinal game against Brazil, Team USA showcased some fantastic talent and clinched a 122-87 victory. As the competition neared its conclusion, an NBA analyst shocked everyone with his statement. During a recent episode of Get Up on ESPN, Brian Windhorst, an NBA Insider for ESPN, named his choice for the Men’s Basketball Olympics Most Valuable Player.
LeBron James owns…
4 MVPs
4 Finals MVPs
3 All-Star MVPs
1 In-Season Tournament MVPAll he’s missing is an Olympic MVP, and Brian Windhorst thinks he has a good chance to win it. 👀🔥
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 7, 2024
“LeBron James owns… 4 MVPs, 4 Finals MVPs, 3 All-Star MVPs, 1 In-Season Tournament MVP. All he’s missing is an Olympic MVP, and Brian Windhorst thinks he has a good chance to win it.”
Windhorst explained that James has achieved four NBA MVPs, four NBA finals MVPs, three All-Star MVPs, and one In-Season Tournament MVP. The only award left for James to win is the Olympic MVP.
James has been dominating throughout the Olympics with several outstanding performances. In the recent game against Brazil, the four-time NBA champion scored 12 points, nine assists, three rebounds, and three steals.
NBA Fans React to Windhorst’s Surprising Pick
NBA fans were stunned by Windhorst’s pick and expressed their opinions in the comment section of the post.
One fan opened the GOAT debate by comparing James to the legendary player Michael Jordan, saying, “Still not better than Michael Jordan.”
Still not better than Michael Jordan 🤣
— AlwayzHoodie (@AlwayzHoodie) August 7, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan commented, “Who cares about an Olympic MVP when you have a stacked team and are expected to win?!?!”
Who cares about an Olympic MVP when you have a stacked team and are expected to win?!?! pic.twitter.com/coylxWM6Hy
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) August 7, 2024
Another fan disagreed with Windhorst and said, “Let’s be serious. Steph deserves it more than bron. Steph has way more aura.”
Let’s be serious. Steph deserves it more than bron. Steph has way more aura
— 财富 (@Free_Agen) August 7, 2024
Another fan reacted, “He was already the GOAT before this, but winning the Olympic MVP would only enhance his legacy, brother.”
He was already the GOAT before this, but winning the Olympic MVP would only enhance his legacy, brother
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) August 7, 2024
Many fans agree with Windhorst’s statement, pointing out that James has accomplished significant goals that will solidify his legacy as an NBA legend.
