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Post by xlobo on Jun 23, 2008 13:22:20 GMT -6
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Post by falcon03 on Jun 23, 2008 13:28:47 GMT -6
i dont think kidd should be there anymore and no spurs?? wth..
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Post by RGVF Moderator on Jun 23, 2008 14:14:47 GMT -6
There's a lot of individual talent on that team. IMO, the key is to get all those superstars to play like a team and that comes not only from the coach, but a strong leader. The problem is that the best player on that team might not be repsected at a personal level nor treated as a leader.
The international playing field is much more level than when the original Dream Team took the gold, but put MJ out there as the coach and you can sit back and watch TEAM USA coast to the gold.
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Post by xlobo on Jun 23, 2008 14:17:23 GMT -6
You don't think Coach K can get the job done MOD???
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Post by RGVF Moderator on Jun 23, 2008 14:45:38 GMT -6
Coach K has my utmost respect. I just don't know if he can get these guys to play together. That really is going to be the key. We know these guys are all great, and hungry for the gold, but can K get them to play together?
Just think about Kobe and Kidd...I foresee the split, if it forms, forming right there.
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Post by bugman75 on Jun 23, 2008 15:14:05 GMT -6
Kidd doesnt belong there. He's gonna cause problems. Where's Nowhatski?
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Post by Redfish on Jun 23, 2008 15:21:50 GMT -6
Kidd doesnt belong there. He's gonna cause problems. Where's Nowhatski? He's not american. He's German i think. |
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Post by xlobo on Jun 23, 2008 15:29:50 GMT -6
Sub Derrick Rose for Kidd  |
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Post by RR RATED on Jun 23, 2008 15:34:16 GMT -6
If MJs not playing i'm not watching.......USA will take the GOLD but Manu will be in the mix (ARGENTINA)
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Post by xlobo on Jun 23, 2008 17:05:15 GMT -6
Is Manu going to play afterall....after his POPS told him to not play if he's stil injured.
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Post by wp2003 on Jun 23, 2008 21:28:28 GMT -6
they BETTER take it. i also don't agree with kidd being on the roster but he's still a very good all around player. if coack k wants to make him into the leader on the floor, they're going to be out before the medal round. since he's there, i think he should be the one on the floor during the dead time when they're up big. that way if things get out of hand he can handle it without having to sub another guard in.
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Post by eagleprophet on Jun 23, 2008 22:08:10 GMT -6
This team is going to kill everyone. Argentina is the only team with a remote chance to get lucky and beat team USA. But that would be a longshot. This team has already showed its dominance at the international level and it looked exciting. K will make them be team players and that is the main reason Kidd is still in there.
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Post by redbird on Jun 23, 2008 23:18:00 GMT -6
That kind of thinking is what got the USA in this trouble of losing these international games in the first place. They need to step up, play together, keep their egos in check and kick a**.
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Post by xlobo on Jun 24, 2008 1:46:58 GMT -6
That kind of thinking is what got the USA in this trouble of losing these international games in the first place. They need to step up, play together, keep their egos in check and kick a**. Correct! Also US didn't bring any big boys along only Dwight Howard and Carlos Boozer. Where's Tim Duncan  |
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Post by Redfish on Jun 24, 2008 6:11:33 GMT -6
That kind of thinking is what got the USA in this trouble of losing these international games in the first place. They need to step up, play together, keep their egos in check and kick a**. Correct! Also US didn't bring any big boys along only Dwight Howard and Carlos Boozer. Where's Tim Duncan You for got about Bosh? Two centers are plenty. I love timmy, but he had his chance. Three pure point guards might be one too many, but there must be some good strategy behind it that we're unaware of. We're loaded with guys that came play point/shooting guard or small forward. Should be fun watchinng play together. Kobe, King James, DWade, Tashuan, and Michael. Power forward looks very strong obviously. Melo should be one of starters along w/ probably Boozer, but I'm sure they will have both Howard and Bosh in at the same quite a bit. Now lets see if they can gel fast enough.  |
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Post by redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:05:32 GMT -6
Other than Redd, who else is a pure shooter?? They need some pure shooters who can hit an open jumper. They have scorers and slashers but other than Redd, who could consistently hit an outside jumper?? The other teams play good team defense and collapse on the big men. If USA can't consistently hit an outside jumper, they are going to be in close games. Anything can happen in close games.
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Post by xlobo on Jun 24, 2008 11:05:31 GMT -6
Ray Allen should be in there. What about Amare??? This roster can be alot better had they not just chosen just the all-star team.
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Post by redbird on Jun 24, 2008 11:27:18 GMT -6
In international basketball, the other teams play such great "TEAM" ball that an nba all star team has trouble because they are not used to playing together. That and they haven't been able to consistently hit a jumper. Fundamentals kill the USA in international basketball or should I say lack of fundamentals.
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Post by JRG on Jun 24, 2008 11:47:44 GMT -6
Kidd doesnt belong there. He's gonna cause problems. Where's Nowhatski? lmao NO WHAT SKI! |
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Post by YellowJacketMania on Jun 24, 2008 11:55:12 GMT -6
Nice team here. It's gonna be a run and gun type of offense. No true center's on the squad. How bout that PG from Boston, he would have been a better choice other that Kidd, unless he is not American.
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