2008 USA Basketball Team in Beijing Olympics

sleeper3 · 06-16-2008, 11:29 AM

At the last Olympics in 2004 the USA team ended up with a humiliating bronze medal.

This summer in Beijing, the team looks to strike gold again, as we've done in in 1992, 1996 and 2000.

The official roster will be announced by the end of the month, but it should look close to this:

SF - LeBron James
PF - Carmelo Anthony
C - Dwight Howard
PG - Jason Kidd
SG - Kobe Bryant

PG - Chauncey Billups
PG - Chris Paul
SG - Dwayne Wade
SG - Michael Redd
PF - Tayshaun Prince
PF - Chris Bosh
PF - Carlos Boozer

So the obvious question remains: Can we win the gold again in Beijing with this team?

cehome · 06-16-2008, 01:38 PM

With their eyes closed the can win it. The Talent pool on this team is too deep not to win it.

xStriderx · 06-16-2008, 01:44 PM

Of course, they now have unquestioned leadership in Kobe and Jason Kidd. Watching NBAtv players have already agreed that those two basically call the shots and then Kobe says he still even refers to JKidd. So there is an established hierarchy this time. Not to mention JKidd has always received a Gold medal and nothing less in his appearances.

Divergent13 · 06-16-2008, 01:44 PM

True but many of those players were on the 2004 team and they only got Bronze. I do think they will do better this time around with Kobe.

Lynchcrew · 06-16-2008, 02:03 PM

Michael Redd is the reason they win, if they do.

xStriderx · 06-16-2008, 03:34 PM

^I agree. He spreads the floor which was the problem they had last time. I thought Mike Miller was also on the team?

Sensi09 · 06-17-2008, 01:00 AM

From that lineup, they could use another shooter and another big.

350ZTheStandard · 06-17-2008, 01:51 AM

Should be no problem to win even with international rules. I had always believed that b ball was invented in Mass, USA.

INTL rules = FTL

Fluid1 · 06-17-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xStriderx

Of course, they now have unquestioned leadership in Kobe and Jason Kidd. Watching NBAtv players have already agreed that those two basically call the shots and then Kobe says he still even refers to JKidd. So there is an established hierarchy this time. Not to mention JKidd has always received a Gold medal and nothing less in his appearances.

Did you just say that Kobe has "unquestioned leadership"???

He and Carmelo are the only reasons I think we might not win.

There needs to be at least one more big man to compliment Howard.

Lynchcrew · 06-17-2008, 06:05 AM

If I were having to coach against this team, id go with a zone and 1. Man up on Redd or whoever the hot shooter is and bunch up the basket. They need another true center..Dwight will be a liability at the end of the game. Theyll only go as far as their 3 point shooting if that is the real lineup..Ive heard Tayshaun may be left off for another center, which would make perfect sense.

ShanesG · 06-17-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluid1

Did you just say that Kobe has "unquestioned leadership"???

He and Carmelo are the only reasons I think we might not win.

There needs to be at least one more big man to compliment Howard.

God dude, you are seriously the biggest KB hater i have ever seen.

Sensi09 · 06-17-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluid1

Did you just say that Kobe has "unquestioned leadership"???

He and Carmelo are the only reasons I think we might not win.

There needs to be at least one more big man to compliment Howard.

Carmelo has been one of the most consistent players on the USA team.

I think they should drop kidd for another shooter or another big. For another PG, I'd rather have andre miller, deron williams or maybe arenas if he's healthy over kidd.

As far as centers, stoudemire comes to mind, but not sure who else.

They could use another pure spot up shooter, but from looking at the lineup, don't know who I'd take off.

sleeper3 · 06-17-2008, 03:11 PM

At the end of the day, I couldn't care less who is on the team as long as we win the gold medal. Anything less is a complete failure.

xStriderx · 06-17-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensi09

Carmelo has been one of the most consistent players on the USA team.

I think they should drop kidd for another shooter or another big. For another PG, I'd rather have andre miller, deron williams or maybe arenas if he's healthy over kidd.

As far as centers, stoudemire comes to mind, but not sure who else.

They could use another pure spot up shooter, but from looking at the lineup, don't know who I'd take off.

I'm telling you guys! I was almost 80% percent sure the pure shooters on the team were mike miller and Michael Redd. I don't see why they would have left Miller off the team they definitely need another pure shooter on the team after the last fiasco.

xStriderx · 06-17-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluid1

Did you just say that Kobe has "unquestioned leadership"???

He and Carmelo are the only reasons I think we might not win.

There needs to be at least one more big man to compliment Howard.

That has to be the dumbest thing I've ever read. Seriously man, you've said some ignorant stuff before but this one almost takes the cake. Obviously you haven't kept up with USA basketball since the Dream Team.

http://www.usabasketball.com/seniorm...A.HTM#team.ind

Facts own you.

sleeper3 · 06-23-2008, 01:35 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080623/...etball_us_dc_3

The final team roster for Team USA has been announced:

Guards:
Kobe Bryant
Dwayne Wade
Jason Kidd
Chris Paul
Michael Redd
Deron Williams

Forwards:
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Carlos Boozer
Chris Bosh
Tayshaun Prince

Center:
Dwight Howard

Fluid1 · 06-23-2008, 01:41 PM

Way to stack up on the big men!

Although I'm a huge Pistons fan, Tayshaun should be swapped out for Duncan.

Fluid1 · 06-23-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xStriderx

That has to be the dumbest thing I've ever read. Seriously man, you've said some ignorant stuff before but this one almost takes the cake. Obviously you haven't kept up with USA basketball since the Dream Team.

http://www.usabasketball.com/seniorm...A.HTM#team.ind

Facts own you.

Facts own me? lol okay there slugger.

Again. Kobe and Carmelo are the reasons we will lose IF we lose. What don't you understand about that?

I remember that we got Bronze last time. That was after the dream team. You'd know that if you'd hop off Kobe's cock long enough to give those little white girls a shot at it.

Life > you

Lynchcrew · 06-23-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluid1

Way to stack up on the big men!

Although I'm a huge Pistons fan, Tayshaun should be swapped out for Duncan.

Or even Camby or Chandler. We are a bad ref away from 3 early Dwight Howard fouls and a long night of getting worked in the middle.

JSDZ33 · 06-23-2008, 01:47 PM

gold for sure

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06-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
sleeper3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	2008 USA Basketball Team in Beijing Olympics At the last Olympics in 2004 the USA team ended up with a humiliating bronze medal. This summer in Beijing, the team looks to strike gold again, as we've done in in 1992, 1996 and 2000. The official roster will be announced by the end of the month, but it should look close to this: SF - LeBron James PF - Carmelo Anthony C - Dwight Howard PG - Jason Kidd SG - Kobe Bryant PG - Chauncey Billups PG - Chris Paul SG - Dwayne Wade SG - Michael Redd PF - Tayshaun Prince PF - Chris Bosh PF - Carlos Boozer So the obvious question remains: Can we win the gold again in Beijing with this team? __________________ Evo IX (daily) 350Z (autox)

06-17-2008, 01:51 AM	#8
350ZTheStandard Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: NEW AMERICA Posts: 4,891 iTrader: (1)	Should be no problem to win even with international rules. I had always believed that b ball was invented in Mass, USA. INTL rules = FTL __________________ ZZZ's a lifestyle Team Anti-DNF down with furious clickety clackers

06-17-2008, 03:11 PM	#13
sleeper3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	At the end of the day, I couldn't care less who is on the team as long as we win the gold medal. Anything less is a complete failure. __________________ Evo IX (daily) 350Z (autox)

06-23-2008, 01:35 PM	#16
sleeper3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080623/...etball_us_dc_3 The final team roster for Team USA has been announced: Guards: Kobe Bryant Dwayne Wade Jason Kidd Chris Paul Michael Redd Deron Williams Forwards: LeBron James Carmelo Anthony Carlos Boozer Chris Bosh Tayshaun Prince Center: Dwight Howard __________________ Evo IX (daily) 350Z (autox)

06-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#2
cehome Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (7)	With their eyes closed the can win it. The Talent pool on this team is too deep not to win it.

06-16-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
xStriderx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal, Corona Posts: 1,605 iTrader: (0)	Of course, they now have unquestioned leadership in Kobe and Jason Kidd. Watching NBAtv players have already agreed that those two basically call the shots and then Kobe says he still even refers to JKidd. So there is an established hierarchy this time. Not to mention JKidd has always received a Gold medal and nothing less in his appearances.

06-16-2008, 01:44 PM	#4
Divergent13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 4,496 iTrader: (0)	True but many of those players were on the 2004 team and they only got Bronze. I do think they will do better this time around with Kobe.

06-16-2008, 02:03 PM	#5
Lynchcrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 4,405 iTrader: (1)	Michael Redd is the reason they win, if they do.

06-16-2008, 03:34 PM	#6
xStriderx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal, Corona Posts: 1,605 iTrader: (0)	^I agree. He spreads the floor which was the problem they had last time. I thought Mike Miller was also on the team?

06-17-2008, 01:00 AM	#7
Sensi09 Sponsor Works Concepts Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,640 iTrader: (0)	From that lineup, they could use another shooter and another big.

06-17-2008, 06:05 AM	#10
Lynchcrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 4,405 iTrader: (1)	If I were having to coach against this team, id go with a zone and 1. Man up on Redd or whoever the hot shooter is and bunch up the basket. They need another true center..Dwight will be a liability at the end of the game. Theyll only go as far as their 3 point shooting if that is the real lineup..Ive heard Tayshaun may be left off for another center, which would make perfect sense.

06-23-2008, 01:41 PM	#17
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,813 iTrader: (17)	Way to stack up on the big men! Although I'm a huge Pistons fan, Tayshaun should be swapped out for Duncan. __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

06-23-2008, 01:47 PM	#20
JSDZ33 Darth Win Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,785 iTrader: (0)	gold for sure