One of the most memorable teams in sports history is the one that competed in the 2008 Olympics, the Redeem Team led by LeBron James, where NBA superstars reunited. Yet, behind the scenes, there was a leader often overlooked.

Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd was brutally honest as Team USA’s “Redeem Team” was entered this weekend into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

“I might have been the captain, but I was more like the water boy, the towel boy…,” Kidd said. “I asked everybody what Gatorade color they liked.” All-Star LeBron James quickly credited Kidd for his impeccable international resume.

“Stop it…,” James said. “He’s the only one that’s never lost a game in international play.” Kidd won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. His first came in 2000 at t

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