Team USA 2012

[Vni]

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Basically USA team is an all star team. Pretty crazy.

Don't be too rude on the french team please.

[justblaze09]

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I get the feeling that Wade is going to bow out.

Maybe Eric Gordon does get on the team after all.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Thoughts on these under-23 teams?

http://sportalist.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-if-23-and-under-us-hoops-roster.html

And

http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/2012/blog/eye-on-olympics/19360785/what-would-usa-basketball-roster-look-like-this-year-if-it-was-23-and-under

[Chrisksaint]

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Would still do some serious damage if not win it all especially if Rose was healthy.

[Hornetz]

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Would still do some serious damage if not win it all especially if Rose was healthy.

Don't forget Dwight got hurt.

[Chrisksaint]

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Don't forget Dwight got hurt.

Was referring to the under 23 teams, Dwight is 26

[King_B_Mack]

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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nba-hoping-to-generate-more-revenue-with-world-cup-of-basketball-proposal.html;_ylt=AiM0kuLUUsYCf0LhDirbU0K8vLYF

The NBA started the Dream Team concept in 1992, insisting it was at the behest of the rest of the world’s desire to compete against the NBA’s best players. As much as anything, it was a reaction to USA Basketball failing to win a gold medal in the 1988 Seoul Games, and an understanding that America’s college players could no longer compete with professionals around the world.
"I do know that USA Basketball should have no say in the matter," Cuban said. "It’s completely separate from the NBA. They are a different financial entity. They would just be another country that could play in our tournament. Just like FIFA does the World Cup, the NBA could do a global tournament.
"There’s no more reason to deal with USA Basketball than there is to work with the Peruvian Basketball or Kazakhstan Basketball Committee."

So somebody has a problem with the NBA looking to get broke off some change for the Olympics like everybody was ready to jump down Ray Allen and Dwyane Wade's back right?

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Hope ya'll take advantage of these Olympic Games because they're the last time you're going to see the bigger stars in the league play for USA:

Money talks.
Yahoo Sports reports that the NBA has entered discussions with international basketball entity FIBA to create a "World Cup of Basketball" in which they would control the revenues generated from international competition.

(David) Stern says the NBA will take time to deliberate how it will proceed in the future, but multiple league and international sources insist there's little chance the league will ever send its best players to the Summer Olympics beyond the 2012 London Games. The NBA has long wanted to best protect its financial investments in players by better controlling the medical and training staffs used in international competition.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told Yahoo! Sports he isn't aware of the NBA's specific intentions in possibly moving its star players to the rebranded World Cup, but says he has lobbied for much more complete control of the tournament. He sees no reason to partner with FIBA or anyone else. He wants the NBA to own, operate and profit on a global tournament using the league's stars.
We've argued that the league should go to 23-and-under, and our colleague Matt Norlander has looked at what a 23-and-under team would look like. It's probably for the best, despite the fact it will make the U.S. winning everything all the time that much more difficult. We want them to win, but they want the money. It is what it is.
The wear and tear on the bodies for nothing but the satisfaction of representing your country isn't enough for them. That's not a judgement or support, it's just a fact. Dwyane Wade in particular has talked about wanting compensation for involvement in Team USA. The players just don't want to surrender their summers for no compensation. The honor of it has worn off by the time they've done it once or twice, another reason to go with 23-and-under.
The World Cup idea is fascinating, but you have to wonder how much different it will be from the current FIBA World tournament. It could be interesting with more teams involved. Certainly the NBA's marketing power globally would do wonders for getting the hype up about the tournament.
One thing's certain. As we look back at Dream Team I 20 years ago, it's clear that this is the last ride for the superstars of the NBA.

[23]

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So control and money has killed this one too I see

SMH man

[Chrisksaint]

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I understand it, but damn it sucks how $$ ruins everything in sports it seems.

[Chrisksaint]

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Sounds like they have their 18 finalists, when will we find out the final 12?

[ProfessaPackMan]

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They've had their final 18 for a while now.

Finalists won't be determined until July but it's really only 2-3 spots up for grabs.

[Chrisksaint]

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Yeah it's what final Center spot, another wing shooter, and something else?

[LucasWVU]

Is anyone thinking about or already purchased their tickets to watch the womens and mens teams exhibition in DC on July 16th against Brazil? If so, can someone give me some info on arena seating, etc. Want to go and any help would be appreciated!

[ProfessaPackMan]

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“I’ve got to make a decision on what my knee needs and what’s best, because my career and finishing my career strong is what’s important to me,” Wade said. “And I know, yeah, the Olympics are coming up. It’s something I really want to do. But at the same time, if I have to make a big decision, if something has to happen surgery-wise, that will have to be a step I have to take. My loyalty and my commitment to Miami Heat basketball is the No. 1 thing.”

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/22/dwyane-wade-admits-he-may-miss-olympics-to-rehab-knee/