Zach Lowe's Ideal Starting 5 for Team USA

Zach Lowe's Dream Team

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Steph Curry

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Jason Tatum

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Kevin Durant

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Nikola Jokic

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Lowe's Bench

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