Finley might replace Kobe on Team USA

[ShaKobe]

Re: Finley might replace Kobe on Team USA

I just read this on the ESPN chat.

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Scott (Inglewood, CA): Why is Paul Pierce not being considered to replace Kobe? They are now talking about Finley replacing Bryant. It is now only obvious that Pierce has been blackballed by USA basketball. How else can you explain that the best US player from the WCs is not on the Olympic Team? Your thoughts???

David Aldridge: (6:23 PM ET ) Paul is still paying for perceived bad behavior on the World Championship team last year. And that comes from players and coaches, Scott. I know that Paul wants to be on the Olympic team; he'll have to really sell the selection committee.

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I guess that's why he isn't being considered. Just thought I'd keep everyone updated.

[23]

Re: Finley might replace Kobe on Team USA

It was said earlier in the selection, and after they lost last year that they didn't like the way Pierce conducted himself afterwards. I think the guy should be there, because they can use him.

He most likely won't go, but they should really consider the asset PP can be with the other players.

[23]

Re: Finley might replace Kobe on Team USA

It was said earlier in the selection, and after they lost last year that they didn't like the way Pierce conducted himself afterwards. I think the guy should be there, because they can use him.

He most likely won't go, but they should really consider the asset PP can be with the other players.

[23]

Re: Finley might replace Kobe on Team USA

It was said earlier in the selection, and after they lost last year that they didn't like the way Pierce conducted himself afterwards. I think the guy should be there, because they can use him.

He most likely won't go, but they should really consider the asset PP can be with the other players.