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Post Subject: 2012 USA Men's Basketball Team Thread
 Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 12:29 AM PST
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MIAMI -- Count two-time Olympian and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade among those who believe NBA players should be paid for playing with Team USA in the London Olympics.
Wade, the leading scorer on the 2008 national team that won a gold medal in China, said he agreed with Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen that players should be compensated for their time participating in the Summer Games. Allen first addressed the issue Tuesday night in an interview with FoxSports.com before the Celtics beat the Heat in Miami.
Allen, 36, is nearing the end of a playing career that included a stint with.... Please log in to view the entire post. |
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Post Subject: RE: Wade: NBA Olympians should be compensated
Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 01:15 AM PST
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| Ummm... No. How about playing for the pride & honor of your country? Too bad The Olympic Comittee don't have the nads to tell D-Wade that his services will NOT be needed. They found somebody who actually bleeds U.S.A. Red, White & Blue! Greedy bastard! smh |
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Post Subject: RE: Wade: NBA Olympians should be compensated
Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 02:36 AM PST
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| Sure, that whole honor and pride for your country thing is overrated anyway. Forget the fact that you get asked to join and have the right to refuse; forget the fact that no olympians get paid to compete in the olympics and forget the fact that being given the opportunity to represent your country is one of the highest honors in sports, just give him his damn money!! |
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Post Subject: RE: Wade: NBA Olympians should be compensated
Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 03:29 AM PST
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| C'mon D. Wade....even if they pay you $$$ then how much? I am sure that amount will be peanuts and you would rather give that money to support other athletes that needed funds.... |
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Post Subject: RE: Wade: NBA Olympians should be compensated
Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 04:18 AM PST
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| Collangelo should drop Wade from the squad if he wants to rest so bad...switch him for Westbrook! |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 06:37 AM PST
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| I think they should do away with using professional players for Olympic participation, just like they do in Boxing. Can you imagine Pacquiao, Mayweather, Sergio Martinez, Nonito Donaire all fighting in the Olympics on top of their normal professional schedule? It would be a great building block for a college player to have such an accolade before coming into the NBA and there would be no conflict for the club that is paying them millions to stay healthy for their team and risk season/career ending injuries for something they are not getting paid for. Anyway, that's just my 2 cents. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 09:56 AM PST
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| this might be dumbest thing wade has ever said i almost feel like he should be dropped from consideration for these comments...he completley missed the point and honor in being an olympian |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 10:20 AM PST
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If NBA players are expected to play in the Olympics, they should definitely get paid. This whole thing about doing it for your country is just a smoke screen to guilt these professional athletes to provide their services for free while they get all the profits from jersey sales, ticket sales, tv ratings, etc.
If the USA Olympic committee doesn't wanna pay them get someone else who will do it for free. It's as simple as that. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 10:26 AM PST
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| They need to be compensated for their services to the country, they risk their health, are away from family and inter foreign lands; where not everyone likes Americans. Pay these guys, because I know the management is getting paid. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 11:28 AM PST
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| If Wade or any of the other millionaire players do not wish to play for team USA then they should stay the hell home. He got his gold metal, let someone else get a chance at getting one. What does he want compensation for, living in luxury in a five star hotel suite while the rest of our athletes and those from the rest of the world stay in the olympic village. This is a vacation for them. Spoiled fuking millionaires. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 11:45 AM PST
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They DO get paid, albeit indirectly (endorsements and bigger contracts). The Olympics is an opportunity to grow his own personal fanbase and that of the NBA... this brings more money into the league and contributes to those fat player contracts. If it didn't produce a net gain, wouldn't owners prohibit their stars from taking part?
It's like saying Tom Cruise should get a couple hundred thousand to plug his movie on Jay Leno.
Nobody's twisting your arm, dude. It's not like there aren't thousands of guys in line behind you who would be proud to pull on the red, white and blue while also promoting their own brand. Greed is ugly. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 12:15 PM PST
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| I have no problem with Wade asking to get paid for his services. If they don't want to pay him, then don't recruit him. NBA superstars like Wade are already well-known worldwide, playing in the Olympics wouldn't benefit their popularity significantly. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 12:20 PM PST
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makeman wrote:
They need to be compensated for their services to the country, they risk their health, are away from family and inter foreign lands; where not everyone likes Americans. Pay these guys, because I know the management is getting paid.
Oh boo hoo. When you think about it, they already are being compensated from the olympics. Participating in the olympics raises your profile, leading to more endorsement opportunities. Paying them for participating takes away from the whole point of the olympics. You worried about your health, being away from your family, being disliked by foreigners who don't like americans? Then stay home. No one is forcing these guys to join. They are recruited, but have the ability to say no. Kobe wants to participate even if he isn't getting paid. LeBron wants to participate even if he isn't getting paid. Same with Bosh. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 07:06 PM PST
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| He should be the last person to say anything... he gave up money to form the big 3.... he shouldve taken the money from other teams if he was worried about money so much... he couldve gotten 3 million more somewhere... and thats the max id even give the US team to split to begin with.he has made his money. i like wade less now... if they do end up making money... id love to see everyone donate it to charity.thatd be the right thing to do. people in this country do harder work and get paid pennies... its sad that a so called olympian would ask for money.and i thought allen was a better man as well. mind as well go give a big check to the dream team. the US team we have now have the people buying the jerserys in hope that theyll be as dominant. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 08:29 PM PST
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If you wanna get paid for a privilege then you're out of your mind.
Its greedy players like this who take away the spirit of the sport.
Its always about money with these guys.
D-Wade needs to get his head out of his wallet, I mean come on, you already make millions, one summer with no money income ain't gonna hurt a guy like DWade. |
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Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 10:29 PM PST
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lol Wade made an a** of himself with those comments.............
TOO LATE to withdraw them.........
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Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 01:07 PM PST
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| Get rid of all of the Pro Athletes at the Olympics and give it back to the amature athletes who would be happy to attend for country pride. |
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Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 03:00 PM PST
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blndlfty01 wrote:
If NBA players are expected to play in the Olympics, they should definitely get paid. This whole thing about doing it for your country is just a smoke screen to guilt these professional athletes to provide their services for free while they get all the profits from jersey sales, ticket sales, tv ratings, etc.
If the USA Olympic committee doesn't wanna pay them get someone else who will do it for free. It's as simple as that.
If he wants to get pay, then better quit from team USA. Nobody force him to play tho. |
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Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 04:34 PM PST
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| Yeah...coz Wade isn't paid enough already..sheesh...greedy bastahd |
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Posted: Apr 21, 2012 - 12:40 PM PST
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blndlfty01 wrote:
If NBA players are expected to play in the Olympics, they should definitely get paid. This whole thing about doing it for your country is just a smoke screen to guilt these professional athletes to provide their services for free while they get all the profits from jersey sales, ticket sales, tv ratings, etc.
If the USA Olympic committee doesn't wanna pay them get someone else who will do it for free. It's as simple as that.
What are you serious?! Oh, they are not getting pay enough already? Besides, their expenses are paid for them. They shouldn't be COMPENSATED AT ALL!
Trust me, there are many other players who are willing to do it for free! If they don't want to do it for free then I just have to say that they are "greedy pigs!"
Wow, man! Wade is selfish!
Wade was a NOBODY until Shaq made him SOMEBODY!
So shut the F u c k up Wade! |
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Posted: May 02, 2012 - 12:40 PM PST
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Sources: UK's Davis to be added as finalist for U.S. Olympic roster
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In the wake of serious injuries that have decimated Team USA's roster of Olympic finalists, sources said Kentucky big man and projected No. 1 pick Anthony Davis has been selected as a replacement candidate to compete in the London Games this summer.
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo and the coaching staff headed by Mike Krzyzewski will be adding one other player, with both picks expected to be announced later Wednesday. According to sources, players under consideration were Pistons center Greg Monroe, Jazz center Al Jefferson and Kings center DeMarcus Cousins..... Please log in to view the entire post. |
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Posted: May 02, 2012 - 02:09 PM PST
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I like this move. They desperately need big men. Spain has both Gasols and Serge Ibaka.
Wow- Spain has Serge Ibaka also? Didn't know he was Spanish?! Too bad Bynum is not planning to play, but that could change hopefully. |
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Posted: May 02, 2012 - 02:18 PM PST
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| This guy must be really really good to be selected to an Olympic team. I've never seen him play. He's gonna be a big superstar in the nba right? |
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Posted: May 02, 2012 - 03:08 PM PST
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Dave wrote:
Wow- Spain has Serge Ibaka also? Didn't know he was Spanish?! Too bad Bynum is not planning to play, but that could change hopefully.
He's actually from the Republic of Congo, but he moved to Spain as a teenager, and he's got Spanish citizenship.
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MADRID -- Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka was granted Spanish nationality Friday, clearing the way for him to help Spain defend its European championship this summer.
"Spain is a country that has given me a lot," Ibaka said after Spain's Council of Ministers approved his petition for nationality. "It will be an honor to give.... Please log in to view the entire post. |
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Posted: May 02, 2012 - 03:17 PM PST
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mhf94 wrote:
This guy must be really really good to be selected to an Olympic team. I've never seen him play. He's gonna be a big superstar in the nba right?
He looked good in college- lead the NCAA in blocking shots and I think he was the final 4 MVP. Kind of skinny though, but he's going to be a good help for team USA if Bynum doesn't play. |
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Post Subject: Sources: Anthony Davis To Be Among Olympic Candidates
Posted: May 03, 2012 - 11:16 AM PST
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Anthony Davis will be added as a finalist for the U.S. Olympic roster, according to sources.
Davis, 19, averaged 14.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.7 blocks this past season for national champion Kentucky.
Team USA must submit its final 12-man roster by June 18.
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... z1tp9PcQi6
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Posted: May 03, 2012 - 05:45 PM PST
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C-Chandler
F- James
F- Durant
G- Bryant
G- Paul
C/F- K. Love
F- A. Jefferson
F- C.Anthony
F- L. Aldridge
G- D. Wade
G- R. Westbrook
G- D. Williams (assuming D. Rose stays out to rest his torn acl)
This is my ideal Olympic line-up IMO. I can see the kid Davis taking one of the Forward spots due to the absence of Dwight's defense, though. |
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Posted: May 04, 2012 - 05:19 PM PST
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Spain is going to be so hard to beat, even with an all-star NBA lineup. Just for beginners, the Gasols play so great together. Pau somehow morphs into a total beast in international ball with his flexibility and Marc's passing ability to go along with him. And that's only the beginning. But the loss of Rubio was really huge for them. Still, it is going to be some very interesting basketball.
I really like the addition of Anthony Davis. From watching him in college, I would say he's a can't miss NBA big man, even if he barely scores any points. Talk about altering shots! He's an incredible defender. He's unusual in that being that young he already seems to have a super high basketball IQ. What a great experience this will be for him prior to playing any NBA games. His NBA team will be on pins and needles worrying about him staying healthy though.... |
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Posted: May 04, 2012 - 05:37 PM PST
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LakerRRTX wrote:
Spain is going to be so hard to beat, even with an all-star NBA lineup. Just for beginners, the Gasols play so great together. Pau somehow morphs into a total beast in international ball with his flexibility and Marc's passing ability to go along with him. And that's only the beginning. But the loss of Rubio was really huge for them. Still, it is going to be some very interesting basketball.
I really like the addition of Anthony Davis. From watching him in college, I would say he's a can't miss NBA big man, even if he barely scores any points. Talk about altering shots! He's an incredible defender. He's unusual in that being that young he already seems to have a super high basketball IQ. What a great experience this will be for him prior to playing any NBA games. His NBA team will be on pins and needles worrying about him staying healthy though....
Spain has Ibaka too. |
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Posted: May 04, 2012 - 07:04 PM PST
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Def-one-24-2 wrote:
LakerRRTX wrote:
Spain is going to be so hard to beat, even with an all-star NBA lineup. Just for beginners, the Gasols play so great together. Pau somehow morphs into a total beast in international ball with his flexibility and Marc's passing ability to go along with him. And that's only the beginning. But the loss of Rubio was really huge for them. Still, it is going to be some very interesting basketball.
I really like the addition of Anthony Davis. From watching him in college, I would say he's a can't miss NBA big man, even if he barely scores any points. Talk about altering shots! He's an incredible defender. He's unusual in that being that young he already seems to have a super high basketball IQ. What a great experience this will be for him prior to playing any NBA games. His NBA team will be on pins and needles worrying about him staying healthy though....
Spain has Ibaka too.
i have a question, how did Ibaka got into the Spain basketball team? |
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Posted: May 04, 2012 - 07:08 PM PST
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VS wrote:
Dave wrote:
Wow- Spain has Serge Ibaka also? Didn't know he was Spanish?! Too bad Bynum is not planning to play, but that could change hopefully.
He's actually from the Republic of Congo, but he moved to Spain as a teenager, and he's got Spanish citizenship.
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MADRID -- Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka was granted Spanish nationality Friday, clearing the way for him to help Spain defend its European championship this summer.
"Spain is a country that has given me a lot," Ibaka said after Spain's Council of Ministers approved his petition for nationality. "It will be an honor to give.... Please log in to view the entire post. |
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Posted: May 06, 2012 - 03:45 AM PST
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| Anthony Davis is the next Brandon Wright. *BUST* |
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Post Subject: Colangelo Calls Davis a long shot to make USA team
Posted: Jun 03, 2012 - 05:56 PM PST
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Jerry Colangelo called Anthony Davis a “long shot” to make the final Team USA roster.
Colangelo cited Davis' "inexperience" with the international game as a weakness compared to other finalists.
Davis, 19, has proven his ability to dominate a game without scoring, a skill that draws high marks from Colangelo.
"We don't have any shortage of scorers," Colangelo said. "Anthony has a chance to make his mark sooner rather than later just by rebounding, defending, getting up and down the court, being a team player. He doesn't have to score."
USA Basketball must submit its final 12-man roster by June 18.
Via Lexington Herald-Leader
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... z1wm2EGjiJ
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Post Subject: Wade to go Under Knee Surgery, Withdraws from Team USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 03:02 PM PST
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Post Subject: RE: Wade to go Under Knee Surgery, Withdraws from Team USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 05:33 PM PST
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Post Subject: RE: Wade to go Under Knee Surgery, Withdraws from Team USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 10:41 PM PST
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So Harden is gonna get a callup?? Or Eric Gordon???
Damn........Wade, Dwight, Rose, LaMarcus ( He is injured right??? ) .........
Any decent SF and that starting lineup would give any team a run for its money........ |
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Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 11:30 PM PST
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KS_v2 wrote:
So Harden is gonna get a callup?? Or Eric Gordon???
Damn........Wade, Dwight, Rose, LaMarcus ( He is injured right??? ) .........
Any decent SF and that starting lineup would give any team a run for its money........
Bresnahan said that it could be Eric Gordon or Stephen Curry. |
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Post Subject: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 11:50 PM PST
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The NBA draft has been so boring, figured I'd post this news. Team USA has announced their roster finalists:
Carmelo Anthony
F, 6-8, 230, New York Knicks / Syracuse
Chris Bosh
F, 6-10, 230, Miami Heat / Georgia Tech
Kobe Bryant
G, 6-6, 205, Los Angeles Lakers / Lower Merion H.S. (PA)
Tyson Chandler
C, 7-1, 240, New York Knicks / Dominguez H.S. (CA)
Anthony Davis
G, 6-10, 220, N/A / Kentucky
Kevin Durant
G, 6-9, 235, Oklahoma City Thunder / Texas
Rudy Gay
F, 6-8, 230, Memphis Grizzlies / Connecticut
Eric Gordon
G, 6-3, 215, New Orleans Hornets / Indiana
Blake Griffin
F, 6-10, 251, Los Angeles Clippers / Oklahoma
James Harden
G, 6-5, 220, Oklahoma City Thunder /....Please log in to view the entire post.
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 11:57 PM PST
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| Congrats to Anthony Davis. Lets GO team USA!!! |
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 01:07 AM PST
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| Westbrook, Kobe, Gordon, CP3, Deron, Harden for 2 positions?!?! |
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 02:17 AM PST
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Most Likely the top 12 players that's going to play in London are:
Starting Five:
Tyson Chandler
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Kobe Bryant
Chris Paul
Reserves:
Carmelo Anthony
Russell Westbrook
Deron Williams
Blake Griffin
Kevin Love
Lamar Odom
Andre Iguodala |
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 02:17 AM PST
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They still gotta cut it down to 12 right? I would do
PG: CP3, D.Will, Westbrook
SG: Kobe, Eric Gordon
SF: Durant, Melo
PF: Lebron, Kevin Love, Odom
C: Tyson Chandler, Chris Bosh |
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 04:22 AM PST
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As obvious as it is that Durant is playing at a higher level than Carmelo Anthony is right now, I think they still might leave Melo in the starting lineup, since they might not want to mess up the chemistry that LeBron, Kobe, and Melo developed in the last Olympic tournament. I'm thinking that Durant will take on the same role that Wade had flourished in last time - a sixth man providing a HUGE scoring punch off the bench. Just imagine the damage that Durant could do against each team's second unit. He'll probably still lead the team in scoring without being a starter.
And if we're congratulating Anthony Davis, I'd also like to congratulate Lamar Odom. I'm happy that he made the squad - he had stated how much it would mean for him to win an Olympic gold medal last year, and he's definitely in need of a recharge after this years' debacle with the Mavs.
Oh, and I merged this to the USA BBall team thread - kthxbai. |
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 04:23 AM PST
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| stupid griffin and harden. please please please don't get picked. c'mon choose davis over griffin |
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Post Subject: RE: Team USA Roster Finalists Announced
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 07:21 AM PST
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If they're gonna cut it to 12 players :
CP3, WB, KB, Deron, Gordon, LBJ, Durant, Iggy, KLove, Melo, Odom, Chandler.
The decision between Iggy and Bosh is what's making me rack my brains TBH........USA is undersized anyways TBH...... Why not embrace it and have a hybrid team??
LBJ, KLove, Odom and Chandler can take care of the C and PF positions.
Durant, Melo, Iggy, Kobe, EG,WB can take care of the SF and SG positions.
Deron, CP3 can take care of PG. |
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Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 12:11 PM PST
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Quote:
BREAKING - @ChrisBosh has taken his name out of consideration for the London Olympics
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status ... 8115715072 |
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Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 12:25 PM PST
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VS wrote:
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BREAKING - @ChrisBosh has taken his name out of consideration for the London Olympics
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status ... 8115715072
Thank you!
Hybrid team! 
Honestly, I don't even see any point of trying to cram in some semblance of size into this team right now other than Odom, Chandler, Love.
Durant, LBJ, Melo are the players that will hold the key vs Spain. |
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Posted: Jun 30, 2012 - 11:20 AM PST
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| Where is our Top 5 Center Andrew Bynum? Why did he not make this team? |
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Posted: Jun 30, 2012 - 12:29 PM PST
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maraud wrote:
Where is our Top 5 Center Andrew Bynum? Why did he not make this team?
He is having knee surgery in Germany. |
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Posted: Jun 30, 2012 - 12:47 PM PST
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Def-one-24-2 wrote:
maraud wrote:
Where is our Top 5 Center Andrew Bynum? Why did he not make this team?
He is having knee surgery in Germany.
It's not a surgery. |
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