By Nick Moyle, Staff writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2024-07-12 12:36:05
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2021年7月28日，在埼玉超级竞技场举行的东京2020年奥运会男篮小组赛A组比赛中，美国队的凯尔登·约翰逊（左）在对阵伊朗队的比赛中扣篮。(Aris Messinis/法新社，通过盖蒂图片社/TNS)
如果科怀·伦纳德(Kawhi Leonard)没有退出2024年巴黎夏季奥运会，他将成为自20多年前“梦之队”成为全球现象以来，第10位代表美国队出战的前马刺球员。
不过，这一殊荣将属于前马刺后卫德里克·怀特(Derrick White)。在帮助波士顿凯尔特人队在NBA总决赛中战胜达拉斯小牛队不到一个月后，他被任命为伦纳德的替补。
在怀特成为奥运选手之际，让我们回顾一下自1992年NBA球员被允许参赛以来，曾在夏季奥运会上为美国队效力的现役和前马刺球员。
2023年1月7日，在AT&T中心球馆举行的比赛结束后，圣安东尼奥马刺队主教练格雷格·波波维奇(Gregg Popovich)向前马刺球员、波士顿凯尔特人队的德里克·怀特（9号）致意。波士顿凯尔特人队以121-116战胜了圣安东尼奥马刺队。
2024年巴黎奥运会：比赛将于7月27日开始。
德里克·怀特： 怀特是马刺最成功的球员之一。圣安东尼奥在2017年选秀大会上以第29顺位选中了这位来自科罗拉多的球员，并在新秀赛季将他送到发展联盟历练，然后收获了回报，怀特成长为一名攻防兼备的宝贵球员。自2022年交易截止日被交易到波士顿以来，怀特两次入选最佳防守阵容，成为NBA总冠军，并与凯尔特人队续签了一份4年1.25亿美元的合同。
现在，怀特将加入星光熠熠的美国国家队参加巴黎奥运会，力争实现奥运五连冠。
2021年8月7日，星期六，在日本埼玉举行的2020年夏季奥运会男子篮球金牌争夺战中，美国队的凯尔登·约翰逊在与队友庆祝战胜法国队后，将一面美国国旗披在自己身上。(美联社照片/Eric Gay)
2020年东京奥运会：5胜1负，金牌
凯尔登·约翰逊(Keldon Johnson)： 出场4次，场均1.0分，0.8个篮板，0.8次助攻。
约翰逊是2020年美国奥运代表队的增补球员，他与当时效力于掘金队的贾维尔·麦基(Javale McGee)一起，顶替因伤退出的骑士队中锋凯文·乐福(Kevin Love)和因新冠肺炎疫情防控协议缺席的奇才队后卫布拉德利·比尔(Bradley Beal)。21岁的约翰逊是2021年美国队飞往东京参加延期举行的2020年奥运会时最年轻的球员。
在这支拥有勒布朗·詹姆斯(LeBron James)和凯文·杜兰特(Kevin Durant)等球星的球队中，这位年轻的马刺前锋出场时间不多。在小组赛阶段以120-66大胜伊朗队的比赛中，约翰逊得到了他全部的4分。
2016年里约奥运会：8胜0负，金牌
德玛尔·德罗赞(DeMar DeRozan)： 出场7次，场均11.1分钟，6.6分，1.4个篮板，0.9次助攻，0.9次抢断。
德罗赞在2016年飞往巴西参加奥运会时，距离他加盟马刺还有几年的时间。这位全明星侧翼球员的中距离投篮技术很好地适应了国际篮联的比赛风格，他场均出场11.1分钟，得到6.6分，投篮命中率为59.3%。
在小组赛以94-91险胜塞尔维亚的比赛中，他贡献了11分，并在金牌争夺战中再次对阵塞尔维亚，以96-66大胜对手，拿下6分。
哈里森·巴恩斯(Harrison Barnes)： 出场4次，场均7.8分钟，4.3分，1.8个篮板，0.8次助攻，0.5次抢断。
在2016年的美国队阵容中，巴恩斯险胜当时24岁的队友凯里·欧文(Kyrie Irving)，获得了“最年轻的奥运选手”的称号。他在替补席上扮演了有限的角色，出场4次，场均出场7.8分钟，得到4.3分、1.8个篮板和0.8次助攻。
现年32岁的巴恩斯在今年夏天通过一笔三方交易从萨克拉门托国王队来到圣安东尼奥，他正准备在马刺队开始他的第一个赛季。
2012年伦敦奥运会：8胜0负，金牌
克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)： 出场8次，场均25.8分钟，8.3分，5.1次助攻，2.5次抢断，2.5个篮板。
保罗在2012年与美国队再次取得了完美的战绩，将他的奥运会总战绩提升至16胜0负。他再次领衔美国队的助攻榜，同时场均送出全队最高的2.5次抢断。
在与西班牙争夺金牌的激烈角逐中，保罗出场32分钟，得到11分、3次抢断和2次助攻，帮助美国队以107-100获胜。
和巴恩斯一样，保罗在本赛季与马刺签下了一份为期一年的合同，目前正准备在马刺完成首秀。
2008年北京奥运会：8胜0负，金牌
克里斯·保罗： 出场8次，场均21.8分钟，8.0分，4.1次助攻，3.6个篮板，2.3次抢断。
保罗证明了自己有能力帮助美国队在雅典的失利后复仇，他领衔球队的助攻榜，并在与新兴的奥运会劲敌西班牙队的两场比赛中都有出色表现。
在小组赛以119-82战胜西班牙的比赛中，保罗出场23分钟，得到14分、8次助攻、5次抢断和5个篮板。在与西班牙争夺金牌的比赛中，保罗得到13分、5次助攻、3个篮板和2次抢断，帮助美国队以118-107获胜，完成救赎。
2004年雅典奥运会：5胜3负，铜牌
蒂姆·邓肯(Tim Duncan)： 出场8次，场均25.9分钟，12.9分，9.1个篮板，1.6次助攻，1.4次盖帽。
这位NBA历史上最伟大的赢家之一带着一块与其说是铜牌，不如说是粪球的奖牌离开雅典，这仍然令人震惊。邓肯领衔球队的篮板榜，得分仅次于阿伦·艾弗森(Allen Iverson)，但他在半决赛以89-81负于阿根廷和三四名决赛以105-96险胜立陶宛的两场比赛中都表现不佳。
在半决赛输给阿根廷的比赛中，犯规麻烦限制了邓肯的出场时间只有20分钟。他10投5中，得到10分，还有6个篮板和1次盖帽，而他的队友马努·吉诺比利(Manu Ginobili)则凭借着令人难忘的29分表现，短暂地实现了篮球的涅槃。
理查德·杰弗森(Richard Jefferson)： 出场8次，场均18.5分钟，6.8分，2.8个篮板，1.0次助攻。
杰弗森曾在2009年至2012年效力于马刺，但他并没有在希腊拿出最佳状态。他的投篮命中率只有32.1%，三分球命中率为26.1%，不过在小组赛以94-90负于立陶宛的比赛中，他8投6中，得到全队最高的20分，险些帮助美国队取得胜利。
2000年悉尼奥运会：8胜0负，金牌
史蒂夫·史密斯(Steve Smith)： 出场8次，场均15.4分钟，6.1分，2.4个篮板，1.4次助攻。
史密斯曾在2001年至2003年效力于马刺，自从NBA职业球员被允许参加奥运会以来，美国队的战绩达到了24胜0负，而史密斯在替补席上提供了他的经典全能表现。
安东尼奥·麦克戴斯(Antonio McDyess)： 出场8次，场均14.8分钟，7.6分，5.9个篮板，0.9次助攻。
“骰子”充分利用了他的有限出场时间，投篮命中率高达67.5%，并在篮板榜上排名第二，帮助美国队再次取得8胜0负的战绩。麦克戴斯曾在2009年至2011年效力于马刺，他在小组赛对阵法国队的比赛中表现出色，得到全队最高的20分和11个篮板，帮助美国队以106-94获胜。
凯丽·斯特拉格(Kerri Strug)张大嘴巴看着“梦之队”成员大卫·罗宾逊(David Robinson)在球衣上签名。1996年8月1日，星期四，两队见面交换签名时，出现了“巨人国里的小矮人”的场景。1996年夏季奥运会
1996年亚特兰大奥运会：8胜0负，金牌
大卫·罗宾逊： 出场8次，场均14.4分钟，12.0分，4.5个篮板，0.5次抢断。
四年后，罗宾逊回归，帮助美国队再次获得奥运会冠军，这一次是在亚特兰大的主场。他的得分排名第二，仅次于查尔斯·巴克利(Charles Barkley)（12.4分），并领衔球队的篮板榜。
在与塞尔维亚和黑山（也称南斯拉夫联盟共和国）的金牌争夺战中，“海军上将”将最好的一面留到了最后。罗宾逊11投9中，砍下28分，罚球线上14罚10中，抢下7个篮板，并贡献2次抢断，帮助美国队以95-69获胜。
1992年巴塞罗那奥运会：8胜0负，金牌
大卫·罗宾逊： 出场8次，场均16.8分钟，9分，4.1个篮板，1.8次抢断，1.5次盖帽。
罗宾逊是这支或许是美国历史上最具传奇色彩的奥运篮球队中令人生畏的一员。“梦之队”场均净胜对手43.8分，并在金牌争夺战中以32分的优势横扫克罗地亚。
罗宾逊在奥运会期间的投篮命中率为57.4%，并在决赛中3投3中，得到9分。
巴西里约热内卢-8月12日：2016年8月12日，在里约热内卢卡里奥卡1号竞技场举行的里约奥运会第七天男子篮球A组预赛中，美国队的德玛尔·德罗赞（9号）在塞尔维亚队的尼古拉·卡利尼奇（10号）面前投篮。(图片来自汤姆·彭宁顿/盖蒂图片社)
2016年7月26日，星期二，在美国加州奥克兰甲骨文球馆举行的一场表演赛中，美国男篮与中国男篮交手，前勇士球员哈里森·巴恩斯（右）在上半场与德雷蒙德·格林(Draymond Green)在替补席上有说有笑。两队将于8月6日启程前往里约参加奥运会。
2008年8月24日，在中国北京举行的2008年北京奥运会篮球决赛中，克里斯·保罗向队友示意，对手是西班牙队。
2004年8月27日，星期五，在希腊雅典奥林匹克室内体育馆举行的奥运会男篮半决赛中，美国队的阿伦·艾弗森（左）和蒂姆·邓肯在下半场坐在替补席上观看比赛，对手是阿根廷队。
男子篮球-2000年9月19日，在悉尼举行的2000年奥运会上，美国队的安东尼奥·麦克戴斯和意大利队的马塞洛·迪尔格雷·达米奥争抢一个地板球。(Smiley N. Pool/纪事报) 休斯顿纪事报图片说明（2000年9月20日）：安东尼奥·麦克戴斯（左）和马塞洛·迪尔格雷·达米奥争抢一个地板球，最终美国队以93-61击败意大利队。休斯顿纪事报特刊：2000年悉尼奥运会
2000年10月1日，星期日，在美国悉尼举行的2000年夏季奥运会男子篮球颁奖仪式上，美国队的史蒂夫·史密斯向儿子布雷登展示他的金牌。美国队以85-75战胜法国队夺得金牌。
2004年8月21日，星期六，在雅典奥运会期间，美国队的肖恩·马里昂(Shawn Marion)（左）和理查德·杰弗森在希腊海伦尼克室内体育馆举行的男子篮球小组赛对阵立陶宛的比赛中坐在替补席上。立陶宛以94-90获胜。
2021年12月27日，星期一，在前马刺后卫德里克·怀特效力爵士期间，他在AT&T中心球馆举行的马刺输给爵士的比赛下半场突破爵士前锋迈克·康利(Mike Conley)的防守。
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As White becomes an Olympian, a history of Spurs playing for Team USA
USA’s Keldon Johnson (left) dunks the ball in the men’s preliminary round group A basketball match between Iran and USA during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on July 28, 2021. (Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
Had Kawhi Leonard not pulled out of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, he would have become the 10th former Spurs player to suit up for Team USA since the “Dream Team” rose up as a worldwide phenomenon over two decades ago.
Instead, that distinction will go to erstwhile Spurs guard Derrick White, who was named as Leonard’s replacement less than a month after he helped the Boston Celtics triumph over Dallas in the NBA Finals.
In the wake of White becoming an Olympian, here’s an overview of the current and former Spurs who have played for Team USA in the Summer Games since NBA players were permitted to compete back in 1992.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich greets former Spurs player Boston Celtics Derrick White (9) at the end of the game on Saturday, Jan. 7 2023 at the AT&T Center. Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs 121-116.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Competition begins July 27.
Derrick White: White is one of the Spurs’ greatest success stories. San Antonio drafted the Colorado product 29th overall in 2017, sent him to the G League to ripen as a rookie then reaped the rewards as White blossomed into an invaluable two-way contributor. Since being dealt to Boston at the 2022 trade deadline, White has made the All-Defensive team twice, become an NBA champion and signed a four-year, $125 million extension to remain with the Celtics.
Now, White will join the stacked United States national team for the Paris Olympics as it goes for its fifth straight gold.
United States’ Keldon Johnson drapes himself with a United States flag as he celebrates with teammates after their win over France in a men’s basketball Gold medal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 5-1 record, gold medal
Keldon Johnson: 4 games played, 1.0 point per game, 0.8 rebounds per game, 0.8 assists per game.
Johnson was a late addition to the 2020 U.S. Olympic team, joining the roster alongside then-Nuggets center Javale McGee as replacements for Cavaliers big Kevin Love (injury) and Wizards guard Bradley Beal (COVID-19 protocols). At 21, Johnson was the youngest player to board Team USA’s flight as it headed to Tokyo in 2021 for the delayed 2020 Olympics.
The young Spurs forward played sparingly on a team loaded with stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Johnson scored all four of his points in a 120-66 romp over Iran in the group play stage.
Rio 2016 Olympics: 8-0, gold medal
DeMar DeRozan: 7 GP, 11.1 MPG, 6.6 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.9 SPG
DeRozan was still a couple years away from joining the Spurs when he jetted off to Brazil for the 2016 Olympics. His mid-range mastery translated well enough to FIBA-style ball as the All-Star wing averaged 6.6 points on 59.3% shooing in 11.1 minutes per game.
He chipped in with 11 points in a 94-91 win over Serbia in group play and added six in the rematch, a 96-66 blowout in the gold medal game.
Harrison Barnes: 4 GP, 7.8 MPG, 4.3 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG
Barnes just edged out then-24-year-old teammate Kyrie Irving for the distinction of “youngest Olympian” on the 2016 roster. He played a limited role off the bench, appearing in four games and averaging 4.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 7.8 minutes.
Now 32, Barnes is preparing to play his first season in San Antonio after arriving from Sacramento this summer via a three-team trade.
London 2012 Olympics: 8-0, gold medal
Chris Paul: 8 GP, 25.8 MPG, 8.3 PPG, 5.1 APG, 2.5 SPG, 2.5 RPG
Paul enjoyed another unblemished run with Team USA in 2012, bringing his lifetime Olympic record to 16-0. He once again led the Americans in assists to go along with a team-high 2.5 steals per game.
In a fierce clash for the gold medal with Spain, Paul finished with 11 points, three steals and two assists while playing 32 minutes in a 107-100 win.
Like Barnes, Paul is now preparing for his debut with the Spurs after signing a one-year deal this offseason.
Beijing 2008 Olympics: 8-0, gold medal
Chris Paul: 8 GP, 21.8 MPG, 8.0 PPG, 4.1 APG, 3.6 RPG, 2.3 SPG
Paul proved up to the task of helping the United States avenge its stunning flop in Athens by leading the team in assists and producing two big outings against rising Olympic nemesis Spain.
Paul tallied 14 points, eight assists, five steals and five rebounds in 23 minutes in a 119-82 win over Spain in group play. In a more competitive rematch with gold on the line, Paul finished with 13 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals to help Team USA secure a redemptive 118-107 win.
Athens 2004 Olympics: 5-3, bronze medal
Tim Duncan: 8 GP, 25.9 MPG, 12.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.4 BPG
It’s still shocking to think that one of the greatest winners in NBA history left Athens with a bronze medal that might as well have been made out of dung. Duncan led the team in rebounding and ranked second in scoring to Allen Iverson, but he struggled in both the 89-81 semifinals loss to Argentina and the narrow 105-96 win over Lithuania in the third-place game.
Foul trouble limited Duncan to 20 minutes in that world-shaking loss to Argentina. He finished with 10 points on 50% shooting, six rebounds and one block while teammate Manu Ginobili momentarily achieved basketball nirvana with an unforgettable 29-point performance.
Richard Jefferson: 8 GP, 18.5 MPG, 6.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.0 APG
Jefferson, who played for the Spurs from 2009 to 2012, didn’t bring his best game to Greece. He shot just 32.1% from the field and 26.1% from deep, though he did nearly drag Team USA to victory with a team-high 20 points on 6 of 8 shooting in a 94-90 loss to Lithuania in the group stage.
Sydney 2000 Olympics: 8-0, gold medal
Steve Smith: 8 GP, 15.4 MPG, 6.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.4 APG.
Smith, a Spur from 2001 to 2003, provided his classic versatility off the bench as the United States ran its record to 24-0 since NBA pros were permitted to play.
Antonio McDyess: 8 GP, 14.8 MPG, 7.6 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 0.9 APG
“Dice” made the most of his limited minutes, shooting 67.5% from the field and ranking second in rebounding as the United States went 8-0 yet again. McDyess, who played for the Spurs from 2009-11, was particularly destructive against France in group play with a team-high 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 106-94 victory.
Kerri Strug gapes open-mouthed at Dream Teamer David Robinson as his autographs a shirt. The munchkins in giant land scene occurred as the two teams met thursday 8/1 to exchange autographs. 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS
Atlanta 1996 Olympics: 8-0, gold medal
David Robinson: 8 GP, 14.4 MPG, 12.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 0.5 SPG
Robinson returned four years later to help the United States claim another Olympic title, this time on its home turf in Atlanta. He ranked second in scoring to Charles Barkley (12.4) and led the team in rebounding.
The Admiral saved his best for the gold medal game against Serbia and Montenegro (also known as FR Yugoslavia). Robinson exploded for 28 points on 9 of 11 shooting, went 10-for-14 from the line, grabbed seven rebounds and recorded two steals in a 95-69 win.
Barcelona 1992 Olympics: 8-0, gold medal
David Robinson: 8 GP, 16.8 MPG, 9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG.
Robinson was an imposing member of perhaps the most fabled American team to ever hit the Summer Olympics. The Dream Team routed its opponents by an average of 43.8 points per game and steamrolled Croatia by 32 in the gold medal game.
Robinson shot 57.4% during the tournament and went 3-for-3 with nine points in the final.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 12: Demar DeRozan #9 of United States goes up for a shot against Nikola Kalinic #10 of Serbia in the Men’s Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Former Warrior Harrison Barnes, right, laughs with Draymond Green on the bench in the first half as the USA Mens National basketball team played the China Mens National team at Oracle Arena in an exhibition game in Oakland , Calif., on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. The teams head to Rio for the Olympics beginning on August 6.
Chris Paul signals to teammates during the gold medal game against Spain at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China.
USA’s Allen Iverson, left, and Tim Duncan watch from the bench in the second half of their basketball semi final game against Argentina at the Olympic Indoor Hall during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004.
MEN’S BASKETBALL - Antonio McDyess and Marcelo Dilglay Damio, of Italy, battle for a loose ball during their game, 9/19/00, during the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. (Smiley N. Pool/Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (09/20/2000): Antonio McDyess, left, and Marcelo Dilglay Damio battle for a loose ball during the United States’ 93-61 rout of Italy. HOUSTON CHRONICLE SPECIAL SECTION: 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES/SYDNEY
USA’s Steve Smith shows his gold medal to his son Brayden during the awards ceremony for men’s basketball at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Sunday Oct. 1, 2000. United States captured the gold by defeating France 85-75.
Shawn Marion, left, and Richard Jefferson of the United States sit on the bench men’s basketball preliminary round match against Lithuania at Hellinikon Indoor Arena, in Athens during the 2004 Olympic Games Saturday Aug. 21, 2004. Lithuania won 94 - 90.
Former Spurs guard Derrick White drives Monday. Dec. 27, 2021 at the AT&T Center around Jazz forward Mike Conley during the second half of the Spurs’ loss to the Jazz.
By Nick Moyle, Staff writer, via San Antonio Express-News