DeMarcus Cousins was a force in the paint for the U.S. and in addition to 11 points and nine rebounds, he swatted a pair of Serbian shots. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

It's high fives all the way around for Kyrie Irving as Kenneth Faried and Andre Drummond congratulate the World Cup MVP. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Rudy Gay contributed 11 points and three rebounds in the World Cup gold medal game. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Klay Thompson finished as the USA's second leading scorer averaging 12.7 points a game. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Klay Thompson made two 3-pointers and was one of six USA players to score from beyond the 3-point arc. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

The USA team saved its best performance for last as it pounded Serbia 129-92. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kenneth Faried opened the USA's scoring with a jumper and finished the night with 12 points and seven boards. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kenneth Faried splits two Serbian defenders for a basket. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

Stephen Curry looks to control a rebound for the U.S. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kenneth Faried finished strong in the gold medal contest and was named to the five-mmember All-World Cup Team. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

When he wasn't draining threes, Kyrie Irving was pushing the ball to the basket for two-points. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

James Harden battles for the loose ball versus Serbia in Sunday's World Cup title game. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

USA mentor Mike Krzyzewski has now won two World Cup gold medals and two bronze medals. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

Klay Thompson posted 12 points in the gold medal game victory. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

DeMarcus Cousins slips under the Serbian defender for two of his 11 points. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

DeMar DeRozan finished the gold medal game with 10 points and was one of eight USA players to finish in double-figures. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

James Harden drives to the basket for two of his 23 points. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

The USA featured seven players averaging between 14.2 and 9.6 points a game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

James Harden and DeMarcus Cousins celebrate the USA's gold medal winning performance. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

USA National Team managing Director Jerry Colangelo congratulates Kyrie Irving and the USA Team on its golden achievement. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Coach K now has won two World Cup titles (2010 and 2014) and two Olympic golds (2008 and 20012). (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis and Miroslav Raduljica battle for control of a rebound. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving followed in the footsteps of Kevin Durant (2010) and Shaquille O'Neal (1994) and was named MVP of the 2014 World Cup. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

DeMar DeRozan flies in for a rim-ratteling slam-dunk. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Rudy Gay earned a second FIBA World Cup gold medal as the U.S. defeated Serbia 129-92. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

DeMarcus Cousins and Mason Plumlee celebrate a USA score. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Coach Krzyzewski has now coach the USA to 63 consecutive wins. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

There's no keeping Kenneth Faried off the glass as the forward averaged a team best 7.8 rebounds a game during the World Cup. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

The USA averaged 104.6 points a game and finished a perfect 9-0. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

At the sound of the buzzer and a 129-92 win finalized for the World Cup gold medal, the USA Team celebrates. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving finished with 26 points and added four assists. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving hit a perfect 6-of-6 from 3-point on his way to game high 26 points against Serbia in the gold medal game. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

Stephen Curry uses a ball fake to get to the basket. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)