Overview
- The 2008 U.S. men's Olympic team was inducted as a group into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Jason Kidd downplayed his role by calling himself "the water boy" who kept time and asked teammates about Gatorade flavors.
- LeBron James cut in to praise Kidd, saying he had "never lost a game in international play," which drew laughter during the ceremony.
- Follow-up coverage noted the statement was imprecise, citing Kidd's perfect 46-0 mark in FIBA competitions versus a broader 61-2 national-team record.
- Reports also highlighted Kidd's limited minutes and stats on the 2008 roster and his coaching ties with James, including a 2020 Lakers title and his current role leading the Mavericks.