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The Redeem Team Had One Goal at the 2008 Olympics. Its Final Reward Awaits in the Hall of Fame
The 2008 Redeem Team overcame prior international setbacks to reclaim Olympic gold, beginning a winning streak that influenced USA Basketball's success for over a decade.
- The 2008 Redeem Team, led by coach Mike Krzyzewski, captured the Olympic gold medal in Beijing and has now been officially honored with enshrinement in basketball’s Hall of Fame.
- They emerged after several years of international setbacks, including losses in 2004 and 2006, prompting USA Basketball to rebuild under Jerry Colangelo and Krzyzewski's appointment in 2006.
- The team featured stars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony, who committed early to reclaiming gold and embraced roles fostering unity and leadership.
- They went 8-0 in Beijing, winning every game by double digits except a tense four-point final over Spain, highlighted by Bryant’s pivotal 3-pointer and defiant celebration.
- Their success restored USA Basketball’s dominance, influenced subsequent Olympic golds through 2024, and established a legacy guiding current teams and Hall of Fame honors.
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The Redeem Team had one goal at the 2008 Olympics. Its final reward awaits in the Hall of Fame
The 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, forever to be called the Redeem Team, goes into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
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