At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team was known as the "redeem team" because of its star-studded roster. The team was formed to reclaim the gold medal after a defeat at the 2004 Athens Olympics, which they eventually succeeded. Here is a list of the key players of the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics:
Carmelo Anthony(Carmelo Anthony) - Striker.
Carlos Boozer(Carlos Boozer) - Forward Center.
Chris Bosh(Chris Bosh) - Forward Center.
Kobe Bryant(Kobe Bryant) - Defender.
Dwight Howard(Dwight Howard) - Center.
LeBron James(Lebron James) - Forward.
Jason Kidd(Jason Kidd) - Defender.
Chris Paul(Chris Paul) - Defender.
Tychan Prince(Tayshaun Prince) - Forward.
Michael Red(Michael Redd) - Defender.
Dwyane Wade(dwyane wade) - Defender.
Deron Williams(Deron Williams) - Defender.
The team consisted of a series of NBA stars who demonstrated excellent teamwork and individual skills to win gold at the Beijing Olympics. The coaching staff is led by head coach Mike Krzyzewski, a legendary coach at Duke University, as well as assistant coaches Jim Boeheim, Mike D'Antoni) and Nate McMillan.
This "redemption team" not only succeeded on the court, but also reshaped the image of the U.S. men's basketball team on the international stage, impressing the world with their style of play, professional attitude, and desire to win.