The halcyon days of American men's basketball players bulldozing their way to international gold medals are long gone, and last year's heated Olympic battles with Serbia and France reminded us just how important roster-building has become for Team USA. Compiling a hodgepodge of the 12 best players you can find is no longer an option -- the combinations have to make sense from a basketball perspective, which can lead to some excruciating decisions. It's been one year since Team USA won gold, and three years from now the Americans will attempt to defend their gold medal in Los Angeles.

USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill has the final word for the 2028 roster, but he will certainly receive input from his coaching staff, which will most likely not be led by Steve Kerr, who said after

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