Team USA’s 2008 Redeem Team, coached by Mike Krzyzewski and led by Kobe Bryant, rebuilt a program that had stumbled with bronze in 2004 and near-elimination in 2000. A star-studded roster—LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard—paired elite firepower with relentless defense, turning Beijing into a turning point for Olympic greatness.

Kobe’s fourth‑quarter burst carried the gold, finishing with 20 points and 6 assists as Team USA defeated Spain 118–107. The victory cemented Kobe’s Olympic legacy and set a blueprint for how star power and cohesion drive international success, shaping the next era of Team USA basketball.