Congrat USA: You have just lost another Olympics!

[SmokeyLa]

Omg, they never learn. This team could be the worst in a while...may wanna add some guys who play defense. They have poor defenders a-plenty (Boozer, Anthony, Kidd)...very average (James, Redd, Williams)...thants half the team, thanks Colangelo and Coach K.

Speaking of coach K, has his performance at Duke and international ball the last 5 years have you scared for the prospect of him nutting up in the olympics? It does now. Als, really cannot believe that Carmello is in the olympics twice already.

If Anthonys bad attitude last time wasnt enough to keep him off, why arent P. Pierce and J. Oneal on this one?

Three "big" men, in Howard, Boozer and Bosh. None a natural center...Boozer is 6-7 with zero defensive skills, meaning if Bosh or Howard get hurt or in foul trouble you basically have Lebron James playing the 4. Moronic.

Umm, how does Kidd, after his dismal performance, make any "all league" team..sh*t he is worse than Devan Harris.

 

[JakeT.]

I'm going on record saying the USA easily wins it all this year. Team is not perfect but it's in better shape than recently.

 

[skoda]

why is a college coach the coach of NBA stars

Omg, they never learn. This team could be the worst in a while...may wanna add some guys who play defense. They have poor defenders a-plenty (Boozer, Anthony, Kidd)...very average (James, Redd, Williams)...thants half the team, thanks Colangelo and Coach K.

Speaking of coach K, has his performance at Duke and international ball the last 5 years have you scared for the prospect of him nutting up in the olympics? It does now. Als, really cannot believe that Carmello is in the olympics twice already.

If Anthonys bad attitude last time wasnt enough to keep him off, why arent P. Pierce and J. Oneal on this one?

Three "big" men, in Howard, Boozer and Bosh. None a natural center...Boozer is 6-7 with zero defensive skills, meaning if Bosh or Howard get hurt or in foul trouble you basically have Lebron James playing the 4. Moronic.

Umm, how does Kidd, after his dismal performance, make any "all league" team..sh*t he is worse than Devan Harris.

BTW; does anyone know what the iniatials NBA are? :cripwalk:

 

[BettingFoodStamps]

this team will roll this year. No way they dont win it all.

 

[-Chase-]

With their team no other country should be able to keep a game within 30 points. That's not an exaggeration, it's the truth. Bryant, James, Howard, Anthony and Kidd as the possible starting lineup? Absolutely nasty.

I hope they lose and by some miracle Canada gets in and wins, but I really can't see the US losing a game. This is probably one of their best teams.

They opened as -360 favorites to win it all for people interested in betting on them. If you think they lose you can get the field at +300.

 

[KennyB]

There are some players that play great defense on this team: Howard, Kobe, Lebron, Prince. This team will bring home the gold.

 

[krk1030]

Ray Allen and Eddie House are terrible defenders and the Celtics played some of the best defense in playoff history with them.

 

[-Chase-]

Ray Allen and Eddie House are terrible defenders and the Celtics played some of the best defense in playoff history with them.

That's a good point. The Celtics really only had one good individual defender, maybe two. Garnett and possibly Pierce are the only good defenders on the Celtics, but they played great team defense.

It just shows you don't need good individual defenders to play good team defense.

 

[nhoj]

No wonder we are a hated country look who we have representing us.

 

[gtc08]

No wonder we are a hated country look who we have representing us.

we are a hated country because of leaders like W and how dumb americans are concerning the rest of the world. a basketball team has no effect on how the world sees the us.

 

[midman2161]

Obviously it is no dream team. But any team that has arguably the 4 best players in the entire league last year in Kobe, LeBron, CP3, and Dwight Howard, with what will be a healthy D-Wade as well, should not get touched in these olympics. I really don't think the selfishness will be a problem, all of these guys are embarrased about what has happened the last few years and seem to be taking this seriously.

 

[SmokeyLa]

No wonder we are a hated country look who we have representing us.

So you agree with me about no low post defensive depth?

 

[lapdance]

I'm going on record saying the USA easily wins it all this year. Team is not perfect but it's in better shape than recently.

now we must run and bet the field

 

[JakeT.]

now we must run and bet the field

14-1 odds? $1000? Only you postup? Deal.

 

[-Slim-]

you guys are forgetting the US and specially the NBA does not promote nor do they encourage team play in any shape or form. Real officials dont care that a players jersey says Bryant when they call fouls and aren't looking to expand a 'series to 7 games'. When it comes to 'pure team basketball' the US has fallen behind and is no longer the favorite.

 

[Wynn]

I'll take my chances with this roster in any tournament:

1. Jason Kidd (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1lace>Dallas</st1lace></st1:City> Mavericks) <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
2. Carmelo Anthony (<st1:City><st1lace>Denver</st1lace></st1:City> Nuggets) <o></o>
3. Carlos Boozer (<st1:State><st1lace>Utah</st1lace></st1:State> Jazz) <o></o>
4. Chris Bosh (<st1:City><st1lace>Toronto</st1lace></st1:City> Raptors) <o></o>
5. <st1:City><st1lace>Kobe</st1lace></st1:City> Bryant (<st1:City><st1lace>Los Angeles</st1lace></st1:City> Lakers) <o></o>
6. Dwight Howard (<st1:City><st1lace>Orlando</st1lace></st1:City> Magic) <o></o>
7. LeBron James (<st1:City><st1lace>Cleveland</st1lace></st1:City> Cavaliers) <o></o>
8. Chris Paul (<st1:City><st1lace>New Orleans</st1lace></st1:City> Hornets) <o></o>
9. Tayshaun Prince (<st1:City><st1lace>Detroit</st1lace></st1:City> Pistons) <o></o>
10. Michael Redd (<st1:City><st1lace>Milwaukee</st1lace></st1:City> Bucks) <o></o>
11. Dwyane Wade (<st1:City><st1lace>Miami</st1lace></st1:City> Heat) <o></o>
12. Deron Williams (<st1:State><st1lace>Utah</st1lace></st1:State> Jazz)

 

[billhill999]

So you agree with me about no low post defensive depth?

I agree, we will get pushed around by any team that has any muscle.

 

[Betting4Fun]

Its gonna be easy as walk in the park,you guys have no idea how horrible are other countries and there is none that could come up with even 5 good players coming close to US Roster.Croetia,Russia,Spain,Italy,Brazil and Argentina are all way far behind you regardless of defense or not,USA wins that GOLD MEDAL without any troubles.

 

[SmokeyLa]

Its gonna be easy as walk in the park,you guys have no idea how horrible are other countries and there is none that could come up with even 5 good players coming close to US Roster.Croetia,Russia,Spain,Italy,Brazil and Argentina are all way far behind you regardless of defense or not,USA wins that GOLD MEDAL without any troubles.

Yes the last 10 years support this theory....hno:

 

[DennizdaMenace]

Omg, they never learn. This team could be the worst in a while...may wanna add some guys who play defense. They have poor defenders a-plenty (Boozer, Anthony, Kidd)...very average (James, Redd, Williams)...thants half the team, thanks Colangelo and Coach K.

Speaking of coach K, has his performance at Duke and international ball the last 5 years have you scared for the prospect of him nutting up in the olympics? It does now. Als, really cannot believe that Carmello is in the olympics twice already.

If Anthonys bad attitude last time wasnt enough to keep him off, why arent P. Pierce and J. Oneal on this one?

Three "big" men, in Howard, Boozer and Bosh. None a natural center...Boozer is 6-7 with zero defensive skills, meaning if Bosh or Howard get hurt or in foul trouble you basically have Lebron James playing the 4. Moronic.

Umm, how does Kidd, after his dismal performance, make any "all league" team..sh*t he is worse than Devan Harris.

I cant stand Carmelo Anthony..But I got to say if you watched the last huge international tourney..Only him and D Wade showed up..The kid REPRESENTS!