Middle Buffalo Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 The only guy that I don't like on this team is Carmelo. It has more to do with him as a person than his play. I'm not sure how much Kidd has left, either. Kobe Bryant LeBron James Dwyane Wade Carmelo Anthony Jason Kidd Tayshaun Prince Carlos Boozer Chris Bosh Dwight Howard Chris Paul Michael Redd Deron Williams Story. http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug...p&type=lgns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 10:22 PM) The only guy that I don't like on this team is Carmelo. It has more to do with him as a person than his play. I'm not sure how much Kidd has left, either. Kobe Bryant LeBron James Dwyane Wade Carmelo Anthony Jason Kidd Tayshaun Prince Carlos Boozer Chris Bosh Dwight Howard Chris Paul Michael Redd Deron Williams Story. http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug...p&type=lgns Carmelo has been absolutely amazing in FIBA play. And as a person, Kobe is a much bigger douchebag than Carmelo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Paul - Bryant - James - Bosh - Howard is probably the best team USA has put out sine 96, but still not comparable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 09:32 PM) Paul - Bryant - James - Bosh - Howard is probably the best team USA has put out sine 96, but still not comparable. I like having the more athletic big men to cover the more versitile players of the rest of the world. This could be a very good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 They'll still struggle when opposing teams slow the pace of the game down to a crawl, and play nothing but zone, forcing the likes of Wade to jack up 3's. That's the only reason Michael Redd's on the team BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 08:22 AM) They'll still struggle when opposing teams slow the pace of the game down to a crawl, and play nothing but zone, forcing the likes of Wade to jack up 3's. That's the only reason Michael Redd's on the team BTW. In that case you have three damned good post scorers on the roster to collapse the middle and open up the driving lanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 08:27 PM) And as a person, Kobe is a much bigger douchebag than Carmelo. Quite an endorsement for Carmelo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, yay Edited June 24, 2008 by Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 03:32 AM) Paul - Bryant - James - Bosh - Howard is probably the best team USA has put out sine 96, but still not comparable. More like: Kidd Bryant LeBron 'Melo Howard Sucks that Kidd will start despite being the distant 3rd PG on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I would've been nice to have another post or two, such as Elton Brand or Amare Stoudamire but I'm guessing Stoudamire had reasoning for not playing or something. I hope Kidd doesn't play much more than garbage time because the team needs Paul and Williams to set the pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 10:25 AM) I would've been nice to have another post or two, such as Elton Brand or Amare Stoudamire but I'm guessing Stoudamire had reasoning for not playing or something. I hope Kidd doesn't play much more than garbage time because the team needs Paul and Williams to set the pace. Stoudamire pulled out. Only one real center on that team. And Tayshaun Prince? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 They'll still struggle when opposing teams slow the pace of the game down to a crawl, and play nothing but zone, forcing the likes of Wade to jack up 3's. That's the only reason Michael Redd's on the team BTW. That is, again, going to be the downfall of the team. Can you imagine that roster with the international teams packed inside the lane ready to take a charge(flop) at any moment? Not pretty. Rip Hamilton would have been a much better choice than Prince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 08:25 AM) I would've been nice to have another post or two, such as Elton Brand or Amare Stoudamire but I'm guessing Stoudamire had reasoning for not playing or something. I hope Kidd doesn't play much more than garbage time because the team needs Paul and Williams to set the pace. Yeah, Stoudamire pulled himself out because of the lingering health concerns on his knee. He wanted the offseason and frankly I can't say I blame him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 09:40 AM) In that case you have three damned good post scorers on the roster to collapse the middle and open up the driving lanes. Boozer's argubly more of a pick and roll guy. Bosh is basically a jump shooter in a big man's body IMHO, although his athleticism will get him some open looks. As for my man Dwight, he just doesn't have much of an array of low post moves. He's getting better, but his job on this team should be to rebound to start the break and block as many shots as possible. So I think that's still a weakness when you look at the overall makeup of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 12:11 PM) That is, again, going to be the downfall of the team. Can you imagine that roster with the international teams packed inside the lane ready to take a charge(flop) at any moment? Not pretty. Rip Hamilton would have been a much better choice than Prince. One of the main things they should be learning is nothing but ball movement around the 3 point line to get as many open looks as possible. Because once you do that, then teams are going to come out at you more if you can hit those shots, and that will open up the lanes inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I still think they should have left CP3 or Williams at home to bring another big guy, like Tyson Chandler. What is the object of having 3 PGs on one team? BTW, I like the addition of Kidd- he was on the 2000 team so it brings some more experience. I think this team will still win the gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 02:39 PM) I still think they should have left CP3 or Williams at home to bring another big guy, like Tyson Chandler. What is the object of having 3 PGs on one team? BTW, I like the addition of Kidd- he was on the 2000 team so it brings some more experience. I think this team will still win the gold. Especially with Wade on the team, 3 pgs seems like overkill. Though Kidd would be the one I would leave off. Experienced or not, he fell off too much this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I like Spain to win it all actually. Argentina will be up there also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 01:39 PM) I think this team will still win the gold. American's say that every year about their basketball team. It's easy to go undefeated in qualifiers when you play Costa Rica and Barbados. Let me also just say I'm dissapointed in the selections of my Serbian team. Stojakovic left off again, as well as Rakocevic and Jaric. We'll have to rely on the bigs again with Milicic and Krstic down low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 12:39 PM) What is the object of having 3 PGs on one team? Because Deron Williams is awesome? It always helps to have awesomeness on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 01:39 PM) I still think they should have left CP3 or Williams at home to bring another big guy, like Tyson Chandler. What is the object of having 3 PGs on one team? BTW, I like the addition of Kidd- he was on the 2000 team so it brings some more experience. I think this team will still win the gold. Williams is about a gajillion times better than Kidd at this point, not sure why you'd want Jason over Deron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 06:44 PM) American's say that every year about their basketball team. It's easy to go undefeated in qualifiers when you play Costa Rica and Barbados. Let me also just say I'm dissapointed in the selections of my Serbian team. Stojakovic left off again, as well as Rakocevic and Jaric. We'll have to rely on the bigs again with Milicic and Krstic down low. How does Peja get left off? As for the U.S., i would have preferred to see Marion over Prince. Marion can (and has) play the 4 position in addition to his natural 3, can run the court, shoot the 3, rebound like a 7 footer and plays good 'D'. Also, don't laugh, but a Kyle Korver/Ray Allen/Rashard Lewis selection just for the 3 point shot would have been better than Prince. Tayshaun will be the 12th man and hardly play, so why not bring someone who can bust a zone with a 3? The 3 point shot is crucial in international play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCQ Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 24, 2008 -> 05:44 PM) American's say that every year about their basketball team. It's easy to go undefeated in qualifiers when you play Costa Rica and Barbados. Let me also just say I'm dissapointed in the selections of my Serbian team. Stojakovic left off again, as well as Rakocevic and Jaric. We'll have to rely on the bigs again with Milicic and Krstic down low. Does every Serbian last name end in "ic"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (TCQ @ Jun 25, 2008 -> 07:43 AM) Does every Serbian last name end in "ic"? Settle down, Imus! Edited June 25, 2008 by Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 25, 2008 -> 07:58 AM) How does Peja get left off? As for the U.S., i would have preferred to see Marion over Prince. Marion can (and has) play the 4 position in addition to his natural 3, can run the court, shoot the 3, rebound like a 7 footer and plays good 'D'. Also, don't laugh, but a Kyle Korver/Ray Allen/Rashard Lewis selection just for the 3 point shot would have been better than Prince. Tayshaun will be the 12th man and hardly play, so why not bring someone who can bust a zone with a 3? The 3 point shot is crucial in international play. Agreed, I really think Lewis would have been a decent add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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