USA Basketball thread

[KeepinThatFunkAliveV4]

I think the loss yesterday was bitter sweet for us, bitter that we got bitchslapped by Italy of all teams, but I think it will be good for a wake up call for these guys, especially since we have a ton of young guys, an average age of under 24.

I just tuned into the USA/Germany scrimmage, did anyone see that dunk facial by Tim Duncan just a little bit ago? That was wicked!

[cthemason]

Last I saw it was US 44 Germany 40. I can't wait to see Lithuania destroy USA.

[KeepinThatFunkAliveV4]

WHAT A SHOT! USA WINS!

[y2jerichoholic]

wow! that was a great finish! better than .4!

[Guest BacknBlackHoez]

'Melo leads the team in scoring again.....but A.I.'s shot was great, i wonder what all the nay-sayers will say about him now.

[Guest bukkake bandit]

Fire the cameraman who missed the shot!

I still hate Carmelo.

Edited August 4, 2004 by bukkake bandit

[y2jerichoholic]

Fire the cameraman who missed the shot!

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yeah that pissed me off.

[Guest BacknBlackHoez]

correction - Duncan led the team in scoiring this time, he had 19.....bout time

[Guest BacknBlackHoez]

USA vs. Italy Box Score

somebody asked for this in the NBA off-season thread, but i thought it was more suitable in this thread.

'Melo with 19 points in 14 mins B)

[naiwf]

Honestly, I expect the US to come back home without a medal. They got smacked around by Italy and needed a half court fling to beat a team that isn't even going to the Olympics. The only way that I'll follow this team is if LeBron gets benched for the whole tourney since I can't stand him, and don't want to see any Nike ads with him wearing a gold medal.

[Guest BacknBlackHoez]

LeBron hasnt done anything so far, so all haters should be happy.

[Guest kijlhumt]

US doesn't medal.

Instead of focusing on building a team, they focused on individuals and selling jerseys.

[Guest bukkake bandit]

So. Who's still convinced the US will walk away with nothing?

[Agent Risktaker]

We destroyed the 'champions.' I've never even heard of that country and they're the World Champions?

I think that sends a message, but I want USA to win because nobody wants us to. We're probably the most hated nation in the Olympics. Nobody wants us to come home with a medal. USA? Boo. I just want to piss everybody off.

[naiwf]

So. Who's still convinced the US will walk away with nothing?

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I am, one good performance out of 3 doesn't exactly guarantee a gold.

[maddog]

I want Italy to win. Might be cuz I'm Italian.

Anyways, if I see any adds with any olympic basketball players, I will be fucking pissed. What about the people who don't get paid for what they do... like the Amatuer Wrestlers! Use them instead of fucking LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

[SeanB]

What about the people who don't get paid for what they do... like the Amatuer Wrestlers!

No one cares about Amatuer Wrestlers.

USA will win Gold. There is no way that team can leave Athens with anything less. They are motivated now especially after Italy embarassed em.

[Guest wwf nascar §ucka]

So which countries are going to be at Athens for basketball besides the US?

[Guest Takayamanofear]

China

New Zealand

Italy

Spain

Argentina

Serbia & Montenegro

Angola

Australia

Greece

Lithuania

Puerto Rico

United States

Edited August 8, 2004 by Takayamanofear

[Karizma]

Serbia doesn't have Divac, Peja or Jaric, the three best players at the World Champs, after seeing their team, their nothing, they have some decent players in their, but not as good as usual.

Serbia used to be Yugoslavia, AR, thats probably why you don't know who they are.

Argentina, Spain, Lithuania are my favourites along with the US, who should make the medal rounds, but they'll find it tougher than usual to make the Final.