MANILA, Philippines – All-Stars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have arrived in Manchester with the United States basketball team that will compete in the London 2012 Olympics.

Bryant will be seeking a chance at winning a second consecutive Olympic gold medal.

A total of 12 teams are competing in the Olympics in men’s basketball. The United States is in Group A and will face Argentina, France, Lithuania, Nigeria and Tunisia. -- Mornings @ ANC, July 18, 2012.