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Team USA: The young star who confessed his nerves to LeBron James

A promising young Team USA player admits to feeling nervous ahead of his Olympic debut, but he is determined to shine alongside the stars of Team USA and fight for the gold medal.

LeBron James #6 of the United States warms up before an exhibition game against Canada ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Canada 86-72.
© Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLeBron James #6 of the United States warms up before an exhibition game against Canada ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Canada 86-72.

A promising young basketball player is making the most of his opportunity on Team USA ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. After the experience gained at the FIBA World Cup 2023, where they came close to the bronze medal.

This star is Anthony Edwards, a player with talent and experience that make him a key player for Team USA, and his goal is clear: to win a medal and continue learning from basketball legends.

Edwards is looking to build chemistry with his teammates, including Tyrese Haliburton, with whom he played last year. “We have a common goal in mind: not to fall short this year,” Edwards says. “We may be in this in a few years. He is my brother.”

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Anthony Edwards admits to LeBron James that he felt nervous

Despite his confidence during the 2023-24 season, Anthony Edwards admits to feeling nervous ahead of his Olympic debut. “I was really nervous, I’m not going to lie,” Edwards confessed. “My first time at the Olympics, it definitely made me nervous.”

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Anthony Edwards #5 of the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team gestures on the court after a practice session during the team’s training camp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Anthony Edwards #5 of the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team gestures on the court after a practice session during the team’s training camp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

LeBron James, who has participated in two Olympic Games, offered words of encouragement to Edwards. James’ experience has been invaluable to the young shooting guard, who hopes to follow in his footsteps and earn a medal before his career ends.

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Despite the nerves, Edwards has made a big impact with the Timberwolves. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 25.9 points, 5.1 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, leading the team to the Western Conference Finals.

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