Iverson not giving a Olympic Invitation.......

[Tilted Brim]

They're annoucing this on ESPN however they're not saying why. Does anyone know why, I mean you would think that with 25 invitations that he would deserve one.........

[fsquid]

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He played with the most heart over in Greece, I'm surprised.

[Sully]

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It is surprising, however, I want to see the list first.

[Skerik]

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It is surprising, however, I want to see the list first.

"I don't want the best players, I want the right ones!"

You're right. But....with that being said, the main complaint most people had with the last Olympic team was that none of them gave a damn. And without having seen the list, I would bet very few of them give more of a damn about winning games, Olympic or otherwise, than AI.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

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I thought it was a image issue but then I remembered Kobe is on the team.

USA probably just wants more fresh blood at the Olympics.

[SPTO]

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That's a bit surprising as AI really played hard over in Greece. Well let's see who's on the list before we jump off the deep end.

[Sully]

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AI will be 33 at the time of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Just something else to consider.

I'm not against him being left off, however, if the team is nothing more than a collection of the NBA's elite...then his omission is ridiculous. I want the best team, not the best talent.

[PdiddyPop]

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They probably did it because, they have someone all ready that can do everything in Kobe. They don't need a shoot first PG, and probably will go with either Chris Paul or even maybe TJ Ford. I think they are going for a well rounded team with at least 4 stars, and the rest role players.

[Gilateen]

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Even without seeing the list, if AI isnt on there...Im not watching.


Wait...did he say TJ Ford in an AI thread....how dare you!!!

[jmood88]

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I'm surprised with all the people on here who complain about players not wanting to play in the olympics that there isn't more outrage. AI is one of the few players who actually wants to be there and he plays just as hard as he does every night. It's crazy if he really isn't being given an invitation.

[SPTO]

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AI will be 33 at the time of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Just something else to consider.
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If the team is going to be a couple stars and a bunch of role guys then the fact that AI is 33 should be all the more reason for having him there. He's been to an Olympic games before and he could provide veteran leadership.

I wonder what the average age of this team will be? Maybe even some college kids thrown in the mix as well?

[Sully]

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If the team is going to be a couple stars and a bunch of role guys then the fact that AI is 33 should be all the more reason for having him there. He's been to an Olympic games before and he could provide veteran leadership.

I wonder what the average age of this team will be? Maybe even some college kids thrown in the mix as well?

I don't think the Olympic stage is more pressure packed than playing in the NBA Finals. Guys like Kobe, Tim Duncan, and Ben Wallace can provide the same leadership skills that AI brings to the table. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying AI shouldn't be there. However, if we're truly going to try to assemble the best team, then I'd like to see the list of players first before I cry outrage.

[zasbury25]

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I wonder what the average age of this team will be? Maybe even some college kids thrown in the mix as well?

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/39381/20060228/source_iverson_not_invited_to_play_for_us_team/

According to this, there are going to be 22 NBA'ers, 2 college players, 1 high-schooler.

[cdubdiggity]

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Jus have the pistons go out and run everybody...

[nc0ffey]

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http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...y_for_us_team/

According to this, there are going to be 22 NBA'ers, 2 college players, 1 high-schooler.

But thats currently, Id bet when the games happen all of those guys given invites will be in the NBA...I dont know about the high schooler (I would guess Oden) cuz I dunno what his thoughts are about schooling and going to the NBA anyway...since he has to go for 1 year of college anyway he might stay