The Redeem Team

In exhilarating documentary, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony and others share memories of rebuilding Team USA.

Even though we know the USA prevailed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, it’s exciting to revisit the battles, starting with a blowout of a tough Greece team, a victory over the talented Argentina squad, and the epic final battle against Spain. James, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony and other members of the team provide terrific insights and memories of their time together, particularly when it comes to the importance of Kobe Bryant not only agreeing to join the team, but to really JOIN the team. “The Redeem Team” kicks into another gear as we see how legendary executive Jerry Colangelo was given carte blanche to reassemble Team USA from top to bottom. The problem, in a nutshell: Players around the world had learned to play basketball from a team-first concept, while too many Americans were individual stylists. (There are many among us who believe to this day the result of that game was a travesty, with the final three seconds replayed twice until the Soviets finally “won,” ahem.) “It didn’t really feel like we were part of the Olympic experience,” remembers Carlos Boozer.

For a film that might initially come across as a glorified advertisement, with executive producers Dwayne Wade and LeBron James, in addition to the backing ...

If “The Last Dance” was entertaining for the petty grievances it exposed in Jordan, and his complete lack of interest in teamwork, “The Redeem Team” is essentially the opposite, spreading the wealth, and focus, to show how basketball is a team sport, and that one (or multiple) superstars are not enough if they are working against each other. But Weinbach wrings out enough suspense and narrows in on the ways that these greats interacted with each other, giving most of the time over to James, Wade, and Bryant. Once the film goes to Beijing, it settles into a structure, recounting each of the games quarter-by-quarter. The team has to lose a few qualifying games before they bring in Kobe Bryant and get into a rhythm that channels their individual confidence into a team mentality. Instead of having players commit to a few weeks of practice, anyone who joined the USA team did so for the years leading up to the Olympics. Seasoned veterans (Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd) and up-and-coming stars (Wade, James, Chris Bosh, etc.) put aside their egos to create magic on the court, reclaiming the national spotlight in the process.

With the release of Netflix's 'The Redeem Team' documentary, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade could shift the focus to the story of the Miami Heat's 'Big 3'.

The backstory to the union of James, Wade, and Bosh has been told in a million ways. Still, there is one story that plenty of Heat fans would love to see as much, if not more, than the others. Bryant and Jason Kidd were tasked as the veterans to bring the young bucks along. The documentary could range from the bickering and the vitriol to the streaks and the titles, but either way, the audience would go wild for the footage of the true birth of The Heatles experience. With the release of Netflix’s ‘The Redeem Team’ documentary, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade could shift the focus to the story of the Miami Heat’s ‘Big 3’. [ that is no disrespect](https://allucanheat.com/2021/09/10/miami-heat-chris-bosh-hall-famer/) to accomplices like [Chris Bosh](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiCwsfDnM36AhVPF1kFHSaBC2kQFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2Fid%2F1977%2Fchris-bosh&usg=AOvVaw3beZuFWhH7_lHTx60zdKlg), who plays a part in both of the ensuing topics, but even he knows who the main draws were during the [Miami Heat’s Big 3 Era](https://allucanheat.com/2022/09/14/miami-heat-big-3-era-redeem-team/).

Dwight Howard's affiliation with Adidas may have been the main reason why he was barely featured in Netflix's Redeem Team documentary.

You also have to note that at that time, Dwight Howard was in his prime. On top of people generally not enjoying playing with him, a lot of the original footage was made as a campaign by Nike and Dwight at the time was a headlining Adidas player. As it turns out, Howard’s noticeable lack of presence in the documentary may have had a lot to do with the fact that his shoe sponsor was Adidas:

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After a lot of preambles, House of the Dragon delivers a near barn-burner of an episode, stoking the flames of this war considerably. As such, the first half is about lighting the fuse for the explosions and drags in the process. In the special, Minhaj showcases his signature style of delivering jokes in a serious yet sarcastic way that people grew to love him for on his talk show Patriot Act and on The Daily Show. With the time jump fully established, it’s time for the two sides of the looming Targaryen civil war to begin shoring up their assets. The standup comedian delivered Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester earlier this week and the special focuses on everything from him and his wife struggling to have a child, how parenthood has transformed him, and how he has dealt with becoming famous. The movie is about a 28-year-old woman named Ani who appears to have a perfect life. Presented entirely in black and white, Night offers plenty of thrills in a homage/love letter to classic Universal monster movies like Creature from the Black Lagoon, Frankenstein, and others, opting for shlocky-style moments than outright horror while exploring the creature feature of Marvel Comics. In fact, outside of the typical Marvel Studios fanfare and one subtle Avengers nod, you’d be hard-pressed to watch this and know these characters share a world with Thor or Captain America. The conversation of separating the man from the art has been had repeatedly and we will continue to have it, as long as famous men continue to behave poorly. With producers LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Jon Weinbach, the director of The Last Dance, the film takes you through the rise of Team USA basketball from being an embarrassment to being the powerhouse it’s become today. They somehow become the prime suspects in the murder they didn’t commit and while attempting to uncover the truth, they end up discovering one of the most shocking plots in American history. We know time is of the essence so we’ve managed to choose just a select few options that we think are worth spending your days off on.

NBA legend Dwyane Wade opens up about his decision to produce the new Netflix documentary “The Redeem Team,” highlighting the U.S.'s men's basketball team ...

Netflix documentary film The Redeem Team was released on Friday October 7, 2022 - check out our official review.

While the backlash to Kobe and his other team players in 2004 was harsh and, to be honest, very unreasonable, he battled through it and soon gained the respect he deserved. As a result, they had a lot to prove when it came to the 2008 Olympics. Above all, and what I think a lot of people will say after watching the documentary film, is that it’s a fitting tribute to Kobe. Following a disappointing turn at the The Redeem Team highlights the shocking criticism the players got, and it’s mindblowing how mad people were at the players. An insightful look into how the American basketball team felt like failures after winning only a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic games.

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Chris Paul shared on Twitter just how sentimental he became after seeing Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the Redeem Team documentary.

It would have taken the rest of the NBA an entirely different kind of mettle to withstand those two’s combined wills to win. [Paul wrote](https://twitter.com/CP3/status/1578601351365660674): “Jus finished watching the Redeem Team doc. [tragic passing](https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-kobe-bryant-killed-helicopter-crash/), and somehow it still feels so surreal.

Another story from the new documentary about the Redeem Team shows Kobe Bryant's work ethic and how everyone followed his lead when it came to preparation ...

Their preparation was in Las Vegas, so naturally, most of the players used their time in Vegas to have fun but not Kobe, who came with a mission of getting ready for the Olympics in Beijing. Kobe knew the exact play the Spanish team was about to run, so he went directly through Pau Gasol's chest to send a message and let him know their friendship wasn't relevant in a game for the gold medal. "

Kobe Bryant's epic training regimen inspired teammates like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony on the Redeem Team. The documentary about the ...

He's been a leader in the clubhouse, a leader of the staff. Suggs suffered a fractured right thumb last November that caused him to miss 20 games, dealt with a right ankle sprain and a right ankle bone bruise in the second half of the season, then underwent right ankle surgery to repair a “slight” stress fracture in April. The Magic announced that Suggs suffered a “lower left leg injury” and won’t return to the contest. The Angels were in the middle of a 12-game losing streak when Maddon was fired. Minasian and Maddon might not have seen eye-to-eye, and Minasian might have felt the Angels needed a big change amid their losing streak. "Like I said before, whenever I go up on the mound, I'm going to give everything that I have in my heart and my body to give the best I can." The general manager told members of the media that Green apologized to the team on Thursday morning, that any discipline would be handled in-house and that he "doesn't think" Green would miss any games due to suspension. On the final play of the game on fourth down, Wilson threw incomplete to Courtland Sutton in the end zone. The fact that he inspired so many of that generation's greatest players will forever remain a feather in Kobe's cap, it was one of his greatest achievements. The Dubs reportedly had to stop the practice after the incident and Charania wrote on Wednesday that "internal discipline is imminent." 5:30 in the morning, to LeBron and DWade. The team was one of the greatest ever assembled, with names like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony all involved in bringing the gold medal back for Team USA.

Led by none other than Kobe Bryant, the team was a who's who of the best players in the 2000s in the NBA. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony were ...

Just seeing his birthday and that kind of thing, there could have been a lot of jealousy on the team with all that talent. Ultimately, it is a ringing endorsement for more players to represent Team USA, just so they can grow and become greater in their own careers while doing something amazing for their country. They became very close friends, which I thought over the years has had a great positive impact on the NBA and on USA Basketball. While there was a lot of hype around them when they won the gold medal at the Olympics, many people didn't have much of an idea of what made them tick. It would have been natural if there had been some ego tussles between the players as they trained for the Olympics. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony were among those that represented the USA during the 2008 Olympics.

Chris Paul shared a message on social media after watching the Redeem Team documentary, talking about how much he missed Kobe Bryant.

Kobe's impact on that team and the future of Team USA was huge. "Just finished watching the Redeem Team doc. The 2008 Redeem Team finally got their documentary released.

18-time Los Angeles Lakers All-Star shooting guard Kobe Bryant is all over the new Netflix documentary "The Redeem Team," directed by Jon Weinbach.

Anthony recalls that he told Bryant, "'Kobe look, you're here to play with us, we're here to play with you... 2008 would mark Bryant's first Olympic appearance, though he certainly would have been welcome at the 2000 and 2004 events. The team knew it needed a roster overhaul. He won his lone MVP trophy that season, while leading a Lakers team (along with Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom) to its first NBA Finals appearance in four years, where it would ultimately fall in six games against the Boston Celtics. The team took pains to reshape its roster. Without missing a single game during the 2007-08 season, the 6'6" swingman averaged 28.3 points on .459/.361/.840 shooting splits, plus 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.8 steals a night.

A new Netflix film now streaming tells the story of the 2008 USA Men's Basketball Olympic team featuring never-seen-before footage and new interviews with ...

[exclusively](https://www.netflix.com/watch/81452996?trackId=253448517) on Netflix – worldwide. It chronicles Team USA's journey from a disappointing bronze medal at Athens 2004 to a return to the top of the podium at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The U.S.