The USA basketball team spent approximately $15 million on luxury accommodations during the Paris Olympics, including renting an entire 800-room hotel. This arrangement provided lodging for players, coaching staff, families, support staff, team officials, and NBA executives.

Since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the U.S. men’s basketball team has preferred staying in luxury hotels outside the Olympic Village, a practice that began with the inclusion of NBA players. For the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the team even used luxury cruise ships. These accommodations ensure player security, optimal conditioning, and unrestricted family visits.

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The cruise ship used by Team USA last 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Forbes reports that Team USA prioritizes top-notch lodging for security and conditioning benefits, providing access to the best diets and resolving room assignment issues easily. Security concerns have been significant since the 2008 Beijing Olympics when large crowds gathered to see Kobe Bryant, prompting stricter measures.

Team USA also supports other sports teams by offering extra rooms to athletes from different disciplines. For example, U.S. golfers stayed at the same hotel during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The team, featuring NBA stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, aims to maintain optimal player conditioning and ensure safety. Their combined earnings in 2023 totaled $600 million, reflecting the high interest in their performance and lifestyle.