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Thompson: Team USA hoping to unite a divided country

Related Topics: Black Lives Matter, Hoodie, Racism

LAS VEGAS -- Team USA breaks every huddle with the same one-word proclamation: United.

The emphasis on team, the feeling of playing for something bigger, is not abnormal come Olympics time. And, normally, an all-black roster in basketball isn't noteworthy. But given the racial tension in this country, the prevalence of the Black Lives Matter movement, the symbolism is not lost on this group."We're going through a tough time right now, in the country and also around the world, and we can provide that sense of togetherness and unity," new Warriors star Kevin Durant said. "Obviously, we definitely want to win a gold medal.