In Paris, the USA took a serious approach with a basketball team full of stars: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry. Shaquille O’Neal does not expect a repeat in four years in their own country.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal does not believe that the US basketball team will win the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. “Europe has caught up, is only just behind and will soon overtake the US. I’m sure the US won’t win gold at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles,” the 52-year-old told Sport Bild.
“LeBron James won’t be playing anymore, nor will Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. Joel Embiid probably won’t be there either. Then it will be over with the supremacy,” O’Neal predicted.
“The European teams are really good. Croatia, Serbia, even Germany! You can win gold in 2028,” said the four-time NBA champion, who revealed that he is a fan of the Wagner brothers Moritz and Franz.
“They play incredibly. Franz and Moritz, both are great! I hope they are never separated and always play for the same club.” O’Neal now works as a TV expert for US television.