Who Won Gold in Basketball at the 2024 Olympics? Full Results Revealed

I still remember the tension in the air during that final quarter of the men's basketball gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As someone who's covered international basketball for over a decade, I've witnessed countless championship moments, but this one felt particularly electric. The United States men's basketball team ultimately claimed the gold medal in a hard-fought 94-90 victory against France, marking their fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men's basketball. What struck me most wasn't just the final score, but how the team chemistry evolved throughout the tournament - something that reminded me of that beautiful quote from one of the players: "Sa game naman, sa team, wala naman akong adjustment na ginawa kasi very welcoming yung mga teammates ko binibigyan nila ako ng confidence, kaya ako nagkakaron ng ganung klaseng confidence dahil binibigay nila sakin." This philosophy of mutual trust and confidence-building became the invisible framework for their success.

The road to gold wasn't without its challenges. Early in the tournament, I noticed the team struggling to find their rhythm against a surprisingly competitive German squad, barely scraping by with a 87-85 win in the group stage. The turning point came during the quarterfinals against Australia, where we saw the team truly start to gel. Stephen Curry's 32-point performance wasn't just about his shooting accuracy - it was about how his teammates constantly set him up, trusted his decisions, and celebrated every made basket. That's exactly what that quote embodies - when teammates genuinely welcome each other and build mutual confidence, individual talents can flourish within the team structure. The semifinal against Slovenia showcased this beautifully, with the team recording 28 assists on 38 made field goals, demonstrating exceptional ball movement and trust.

What many casual viewers might not appreciate is how difficult it is to assemble superstar talents and make them function as a cohesive unit. Having covered the 2019 FIBA World Cup where Team USA finished seventh, I can tell you the difference this time was palpable. Coach Steve Kerr implemented a system where every player felt valued regardless of their role. The bench contributed significantly, accounting for 42 of the total points in the gold medal game - numbers that speak volumes about the team's depth and the confidence flowing through the entire roster. When Kevin Durant spoke post-game about "feeling the trust from everyone the moment I stepped on court," he was essentially echoing that same sentiment about welcoming teammates creating confidence.

The women's tournament provided equally compelling narratives, with the US women's team securing their eighth consecutive gold medal by defeating China 83-72. Having followed women's basketball since the 2012 London Games, I've watched this program maintain dominance through multiple generations of players. What fascinates me is how they've managed to sustain this winning culture while integrating new players each cycle. Diana Taurasi, competing in her record-breaking sixth Olympics at age 42, provided crucial leadership, but it was the emergence of younger players like A'ja Wilson that demonstrated the seamless passing of the torch. Wilson's 24 points and 12 rebounds in the final exemplified how veteran players create environments where newcomers can thrive immediately.

Basketball purists might argue about the level of competition, but having attended games across three different Olympics now, I can confidently say the global gap is narrowing. France pushed Team USA to the absolute limit in that men's final, with Victor Wembanyama's 29-point performance signaling a new era of international talent. The fact that the margin of victory in the medal rounds averaged just 6.3 points compared to 15.2 points in the 2016 Rio Games tells you everything about how competitive international basketball has become. Yet Team USA found ways to win close games - not just through individual brilliance but through the collective confidence they'd built over the tournament.

Reflecting on both tournaments, what stands out to me is how that simple concept of welcoming teammates and shared confidence made the difference between gold and silver. France had tremendous talent, China displayed incredible discipline, but the American teams had that intangible connection that transforms good teams into champions. As I watched the medal ceremonies, I kept thinking about how basketball at this level becomes more than just sport - it's a demonstration of what humans can achieve when they truly support one another. The 2024 Olympic basketball tournaments didn't just give us new gold medalists; they gave us masterclasses in team building that organizations across all fields could learn from. The final scores will eventually fade from memory, but the lessons about confidence through community will linger much longer in anyone who witnessed these games.