TNTF Presents Passing The Torch: Ep. 4 - "The Ultimate Talent Lever"

The Passing The Torch series rolls on as Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger examine one of the most valuable positions in today's game: The Wing.From Scottie Pippen and Grant Hill to LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, Team USA has long relied upon versatile two-way forwards capable of impacting every facet of the game. As the road to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles continues, who will look to carry on that tradition next?In Part 4, Gavriel and Torrence discuss how small forwards have truly become the backbone of modern basketball before evaluating Team USA's top candidates at the small forward position. The conversation begins with a discussion on whether Jayson Tatum has truly become the true centerpiece of USA Basketball, what makes his game an ideal fit on the international stage and much more before examining the cases for proven contributors such as Mikal Bridges beside young talents such as Amen Thompson and Jalen Johnson.Prior to turning the chatter over to talk on the next generation as Brandon Miller, Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel headline a fascinating debate surrounding upside, international fit and long-term potential. While Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, Michael Porter Jr. and AJ Dybantsa also enter the conversation as Gavriel and Torrence continue constructing the 12-man roster they believe will represent the red, white and blue in 2028.Follow The New Twenty Four across social media on IG and Twitter/X (@TNTF_).