The obligatory ticker tape rained down on the United States' victorious basketball team ©Getty Images

Guard Stephen Curry (left) and forward Rudy Gay gave their gold medals the taste test ©AFP/Getty Images

Anthony Davis of the United States stretching for the ball during the gold medal match ©Getty Images

A team huddle signalled the end of a convincing win for the United States ©AFP/Getty Images

FIBA president Ivan Mainini (left) and Prince Felipe VI of Spain handed the trophy to James Harden of the United States ©Getty Images
DeMarcus Cousins helped the United States to a convincing 129-92 win over Serbia ©Getty ImagesUnited States coach Mike Krzyzewski was on hand to guide the team to their second consecutive title ©AFP/Getty Images

All hands were on the coveted trophy as the United States celebrated their triumph ©Getty Images

Five FIBA Basketball World Cup titles have been won by the United States since the first was staged in 1950, with victory in Spain the team's second on the bounce ©Getty Images

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