Team USA took to the court for the first time ahead of the Olympics on Wednesday evening – and there was drama along the way.
In front of former President Barack Obama, Steve Kerr’s team played Canada in the first of five warm-up games before they arrive in Paris.
An 86-72 win was the ideal start to preparations and while Kerr’s starting five is likely to be the subject of much speculation in the days ahead, he took the opportunity to give almost everyone time on the court.
The exit of Kawhi Leonard, the arrival of Derrick White and the absence of Jaylen Brown that had fans talking.
On the court, the link up between LeBron James and Steph Curry had fans drooling with both men beginning the game alongside Joel Embiid, Jrue Holliday and Devin Booker.
That left Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwardsand Jayson …