Redeem Team's 2008 gold was bigger than Kobe's last-lap four-point play; it marked a purposeful reset for USA Basketball. From bronze in Athens to a grueling AmeriCup build and strategic defense, the piece traces Kobe’s leadership seeding LeBron James and a new era. Springfield’s Hall weekend honors the core stars—Wade, Anthony, Bosh, Paul—while underscoring the mission-driven culture that still guides Team USA today.