LOOK: First glimpse of Kevin Durant in Team USA uniform

Popovich almost had to beg & cry to get Kevin Durant to play for Team USA.

The Olympics are quickly approaching, and Team USA is looking to win their fourth consecutive gold medal.

Led by former Longhorn Kevin Durant, the United States is fielding an insanely deep roster and is looking to blow the competition of the water. There also might be vengeance on the team’s mind as in 2019 the United States finished in a abysmal seventh place in the FIBA World Cup.

Durant, who might be playing in his fourth and final Olympic games, is at the top of the U.S. record books in major categories. He has yet to lose an Olympic game having an all-time record of 39-0, has the most points per game at 19.4, and has the most three pointers made with 59.

On a team that features other stars like Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker, this is very much Durant’s team. San Antonio Spurs coach and current Team USA coach, Gregg Popovich, expressed how badly he wanted Durant on the team and what he would have done had Durant declined to play. “I would’ve begged, cried, and done anything to change his mind,” Popovich said.

Luckily for Pop’s sake, Durant was wanting to play, so he did not have to embarrass himself. Let’s take a look at Kevin Durant and other members in uniform.

Team USA and Durant suit up for their first game July 10th in a exhibition match against Nigeria. After a week of exhibitions against Australia, Argentina, and Spain, Team USA will head to Japan for their first Olympic game against France on July 25th.