Rondo Says Thanks, But No Thanks to America
Boston Celtics’ point guard Rajon Rondo withdrew himself from consideration for the USA’s mens national team that will compete in the FIBA World Championships beginning on August 28th. Rondo effectively quit the team after realizing that he was going to be cut from the roster in favor of...
U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Named
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Dwyane Wade
Carmelo Anthony
Jason Kidd
Carlos Boozer
Chris Bosh
Dwight Howard
Michael Redd
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Tayshaun Prince
Smells like Gold (although what the heck is Tayshaun Prince doing on this team????).
Team USA Reaches Semis, One Win from Olympic Bid
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, including 15 in the first quarter, to lead Team USA to a 91-76 victory over Argentina to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA Americas Basketball Tournament. The Americans will face Puerto Rico, with the winner getting an automatic bid to the 2008 Olympics.
The first semifinal...
LeBron Names Argentina Top U.S. Rival, Argentina Disagrees
Following another lopsided victory for Team USA in the FIBA Americas Basketball Tournament, LeBron James had some strong comments for the team the U.S. will face on Friday night.
“It’s definitely become a rivalry between us,” said James regarding the Argentinian squad, which has beaten...
Kobe the Clear Difference for Team USA
Team USA won for the fourth time in a row yesterday, defeating Brazil 113-76 in their final game before the second round of the FIBA Americas Basketball Tournament. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony led the way by scoring 21 points each, but it was the defense of Kobe Bryant, who scored 20, that made...
Team USA Cruises to Another Lopsided Victory
Michael Redd and Carmelo Anthony each scored 22 points as the US Senior Men’s Basketball Team thrashed the U.S. Virgin Islands 123-59.
“He’s ready to come in at any time,” said head coach Mike Krzyzewski. “Most shooters need time to find their rhythm. He’s ready...
Team USA Crushes Venezuela in FIBA Americas Opener
Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points and Kobe Bryant added 14, as the United States Senior Men’s Basketball team destroyed Venezuela last night 112-69 to open up the FIBA Americas Basketball Tournament.
Michael Redd also dropped 17 points and the Americans got 16 from Amare Stoudemire and 12 from Dwight...
Durant and Collison Sent Home, Team USA Roster Set
Kevin Durant and Nick Collison were the final two cuts for Team USA yesterday, as the 12-man roster is now set. The U.S. roster will consist of: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Dwight Howard, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, Michael Redd, Mike Miller, Tyson Chandler, Tayshaun...
David Lee Headlines Team USA Scrimmage Team
David Lee will join 9 other NBA players as part of a scrimmage team that will help the USA Men’s Senior Team prepare for the FIBA Americas Championship. The scrimmages will take place between August 15-20 and will help the coaches to determine which 12 players will represent the United States...
Thanks David Thorpe
Blog link (needs ESPN Insider)
my previous post about it