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Team USA secured their fifth straight Olympic gold medal with a 98-87 victory over Victor Wembanyama’s France in the Paris Olympics. LeBron James was named the MVP of the tournament.

However, not everyone was focused solely on James’ performance. Team USA’s head coach, Steve Kerr, highlighted another standout player during his press conference who he believes was the true key to their success.

“Devin Booker is an incredible basketball player. Nobody asked about him. He was our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that,” Kerr said, as reported by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post.

Booker’s performance in the final game played a crucial role in securing the gold. Alongside his Phoenix Suns teammate Kevin Durant, Booker helped Team USA jump to an early lead over France France. Booker scored 10 of the team’s first 12 points. He finished the game with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting.

LeBron James’ MVP Triumph at the Paris Olympics Adds to His Unmatched Legacy

LeBron James, who recently shared unique handshakes with his boys, has once again made history. By winning the MVP title at the Paris Olympics, James has now secured MVP honors at every major level of basketball.

James’ impressive resume includes NBA MVP, finals MVP, All-Star Game MVP, in-season tournament MVP, and Olympic MVP. In the final game against France, James contributed 14 points and 10 assists. He also shot an impressive 60% from the field, playing a key role in Team USA’s victory and their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Whether or not everyone agrees with the Lakers legend winning the MVP title, there’s no denying the significance of his accomplishment. This latest achievement cements his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Victor Wembanyama Opens Up On His Wholesome Conversation With Kevin Durant After Team USA’s Gold Medal Win

Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Victor Wembanyama’s France team faced a tough challenge in the Paris Olympics final by falling short against Team USA with a close 98-87 loss. The defeat was a hard pill to swallow, especially for Wembanyama. He was visibly emotional after the game and shed tears over missing out on a gold medal.

Despite the heartbreak, Wembanyama found a silver lining in the experience. The young star had the opportunity to interact with their childhood idol, Kevin Durant. During a recent appearance on a French television station with Gabby Williams, Wembanyama shared the conversation he had with Durant after the game.

“He became my favorite childhood player. I made it clear that I wanted to learn from him [and] perhaps only steal 1 or 2 of his secret techniques,” Wembanyama said.

The San Antonio Spurs star’s performance was a bright spot for France, especially in the gold medal game. He scored 26 points on 11-of-19 shooting in just 30 minutes of play.