Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics

The Men's Tournament

The men's national basketball team of the United States competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The team was led by future Basketball Hall of Fame head coach Larry Brown. The team qualified for the Olympics by winning the 2003 FIBA Americas Championship.

The United States team was considered one of the favorites to win the gold medal. The team had a roster full of NBA stars, including Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, and LeBron James. The team also had a number of experienced international players, including Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson.

The United States team started the Olympics with a 5-0 record. The team's only loss came in the semifinals to Argentina. The United States team rebounded to defeat Lithuania in the bronze medal game.

Gold Medal Results

The United States team won the gold medal in the men's basketball tournament. The team defeated Argentina in the final by a score of 89-81. Tim Duncan led the United States team in scoring with 20 points. Allen Iverson and LeBron James also scored in double figures.

Silver Medal Results

Argentina won the silver medal in the men's basketball tournament. The team defeated Italy in the semifinals by a score of 88-76. Manu Ginóbili led Argentina in scoring with 29 points. Luis Scola and Fabricio Oberto also scored in double figures.

Bronze Medal Results

Lithuania won the bronze medal in the men's basketball tournament. The team defeated the United States in the semifinals by a score of 104-83. Arvydas Sabonis led Lithuania in scoring with 33 points. Šarūnas Jasikevičius and Darius Songaila also scored in double figures.

The 2004 Summer Olympics basketball tournament was a memorable event. The United States team won the gold medal but they were tested by Argentina and Lithuania. The tournament was also notable for the emergence of young stars such as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.