And France has the NBA defensive player of the year

https://www.blazersedge.com/2021/7/24/22592295/olympic-mens-basketball-team-usa-vs-france-game-preview-damian-lillard

The US could barely hit a shot. Jrue Holiday did his best to keep them in the game. I think some of this is the failings of "small" lineups that are dominating the NBA. The US barely presented an inside threat other than occasionally by Holiday and Adebayo. There's not much that can help this team if they can't hit their shots. But I'm hoping Middleton can bring some energy and leadership to this team. Durant always looks sad and it's not helping.

Not enough passers, not enough shooters.

The men's team seems very slipshod and not well put together. They are also not used to the international rules, hence what is a strength in the NBA can be a glaring weakness in international competition.

The USA women's teams/WNBA, OTOH, play closer to the international rules, and are dead serious about winning from the start.

I think the WNBA is a little closer in style to Olympic basketball, although it’s changing over time.

...guys that can slash and finish.
And they only have one truly excellent on-ball defender. Well, 2 now that Holiday is there.
There's also no "this is my team" guy this Olympics. There's no Michael, or Lebron, or Kobe, or KG. So, there's no tone setter.
I still think they'll win the gold because the loss in a game that actually matters will be a wake up call.
But, this isn't going to be a walk to the top of the medal stand.