Dream Team 2012

Kevin Durant uses his long arms to guard Juan Coronado Gill of the Dominican Republic during a pre-Olympic exhibition game in Las Vegas. The United States won, 113-59. (David Becker / Getty Images)

July 28, 2012 11:48 PM PT

With a roster full of stars, the U.S. men’s basketball squad is once again favored to win gold.

Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks is the only true center on the U.S. Olympic team. (David Ramos / Getty Images)

Deron Williams prepares a pass downcourt against the Dominican Republic in an exhibition game. (David Becker / Getty Images)

James Harden, winner of the NBA’s Sixth Man award as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is used to coming off the bench. (Peter Powell / EPA)

Russell Westbrook is a guard with the Oklahoma City Thunder and played at UCLA. (Manu Fernandez / Associated Press)

Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant

U.S. basketball team members, from left, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant at a press conference for the London Olympic Games. (Diego Azubel / EPA)

Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76ers is the designated defensive stopper for the U.S. Olympic team. (Peter Powell / EPA)

Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski instructs his team during an Olympic exhibition basketball game against Brazil in Washington. USA won 80-69. Krzyzewski is the Duke University head coach. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)

Kevin Love can play forward or center and hit the three-pointer. He plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. (David Becker / Getty Images)