U.S.A. Basketball Is Still an Awkward Fit at the Olympics

U.S.A. Basketball Is Still an Awkward Fit at the Olympics

Two weeks ago, just before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Nike began airing its major Olympic ad campaign. Typically, these spots are beautifully produced paeans to ambition, effort, and excellence—Olympic ideals on sale for a popular audience. They have titles like “Unlimited You” and “Find Your Greatness.” But this one is different. … Read more

Enjoy it while you can, if Henry gets Celtics, all bets are off

Enjoy it while you can, if Henry gets Celtics, all bets are off

The Basketball Gods have bestowed bountiful blessings upon us. The Boston Celtics are NBA champions. Team USA departed France as Olympic victors in men’s and women’s basketball. The constellation Roundballius last reached such perfect 360-degree calibration in 2008. Boston won 80 of 101 games this past season and curb-stomped all comers through the NBA Finals. Jayson Tatum, … Read more