Kobe cautious over US chances

Kobe Bryant reckons complacency could be Team USA's biggest enemy as it seeks to win a third successive FIBA World Cup title this year.

NBA great Bryant, who inspired his country to gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, hopes the USA's latest squad of superstars don't think glory is a given at this year's tournament, which will take place in China from Aug 31-Sept 15.

"It's always a challenge. That's for sure," Bryant told China Daily ahead of Saturday's World Cup draw ceremony in Shenzhen.