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07-06-12 10:29 PM #26Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
USA Basketball to announce the Final 12 for the Men's Basketball team that will compete in London 2012 at 7 PM ET on Saturday July 7, 2012 on NBA TV.
http://www.nba.com/2012/news/07/02/u...how/index.html
The 16 Finalists
Deron Williams, G, Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Love, F/C, Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Davis, F, New Orleans Hornets
James Harden, G, Oklahoma City Thunder
Eric Gordon, G, New Orleans Hornets
Lebron James, F, Miami Heat
Andre Iguodala, F, Philadelphia 76ers
Tyson Chandler, C, New York Knicks
Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
Blake Griffin, F, Los Angeles Clippers
Kevin Durant, F, Oklahoma City Thunder
Carmelo Anthony, F, New York Knicks
Chris Paul, G, Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
Russell Westbrook, G, Oklahoma City ThunderIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-06-12 10:41 PM #27Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
After looking at those 16 finalists, these are my final picks for Jerry Colangelo and Coach K.
Starting Five
C: Kevin Love
PF: Lebron James
SF: Kevin Durant
SG: Kobe Bryant
PG: Chris Paul
Bench: Deron Williams, Anthony Davis, Andre Iguodala, Rudy Gay, Tyson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook.
Why? I chose Anthony Davis and Andre Iguodala for their defense especially on the perimeter. Russell Westbrook for his hustle and energy and has international experience. Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony from the Redeem Team. Tyson Chandler is needed for size and the injuries to the likes of Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh.
Very tough choice between Rudy Gay, James Harden and Eric Gordon and I can live with either one of the three on the team.
I left out Blake Griffin because despite being 6'10" and can rebound, he's needs to improve his free throw shooting, jumpers, 1 v. 1 game and his defense. He's only 23 and has lots of time to play for the U.S. team down the road. Unless I see Davis's sprained ankle worsen, Griffin is left out.It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-06-12 10:56 PM #28Big Poppa
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
I agree with your roster and lineups. Definetly agree w/leaving Griffin off the team. Anthony Davis can help the team more. We need a shot blocking defensive presence down low.
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07-06-12 11:08 PM #29Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
With Anthony Davis's wingspan, the U.S. has that. Blake Griffin is still very green.
Originally Posted by dabomb2045
Like I said, the only tough choice I had is between Rudy Gay, Eric Gordon and James Harden. Gay and Gordon were very good in the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Turkey and can shoot. Harden can flat out shoot as well despite having no experience in the senior U.S. squad.It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-09-12 11:02 PM #30Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Men's Wild Card Tournament Knockout Stage - Semifinal Final Scores: Saturday July 7, 2012
From FIBA.com
Nigeria 77–85 Russia
Lithuania 109–83 Dominican Republic
Russia and Lithuania qualify for London 2012 as semifinal winners. Nigeria vs. Dominican Republic in the third place match to see who gets the final spot.It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-09-12 11:03 PM #31Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Men's Wild Card Tournament Knockout Stage - Third Place Final Scores: Sunday July 8, 2012
From FIBA.com
Nigeria 88–73 Dominican RepublicIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
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07-09-12 11:05 PM #32Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament Complete Lineup
Host Nation: Great Britain
2010 FIBA World Championship: United States
2011 FIBA Europe Championship: Spain and France
2011 FIBA Asia Championship: China
2011 FIBA Oceania Championship: Australia
2011 FIBA Americas Championship: Argentina and Brazil
2011 FIBA Africa Championship: Tunisia
Wild Card Winners: Lithuania, Russia and NigeriaIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-09-12 11:13 PM #33Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
The 2012 US Olympic Men's Basketball Team - London 2012
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2...er-sources-say
After looking at that roster, here are my pros and cons for this team going to London 2012.Guards
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Deron Williams, Brooklyn Nets
Forwards
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James, Miami Heat
Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves
Center
Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks
Pros: Speed, players who can play multiple positions (i.e. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala) and shooters coming off the bench like James Harden.
Cons: Egos, overconfidence and Blake Griffin's game outside of his explosive athleticism to the rim.
My keys for the U.S. men: check egos and overconfidence at the door and Griffin needs to shoot 70% from the line and have balance on field goals.It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-13-12 10:18 AM #34Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Team USA men's team news
Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin out of the Olympics with knee injury; New Orleans Hornets F Anthony Davis replaces Griffin
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...-meniscus-tearIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-19-12 10:07 AM #35Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Men's Tournament Rosters
Group A
Argentina: http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
France:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
Lithuania:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
Nigeria:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...0/profile.html
Tunisia:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...5/profile.html
United States:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
Group B
Australia: http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
Brazil:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
China:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.html
Great Britain aka United Kingdom:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...1/profile.html
Russia:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...1/profile.html
Spain:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/article.htmlIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-19-12 10:14 AM #36Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Women's Tournament Rosters
Group A
Angola:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...5/profile.html
China:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/profile.html
Croatia:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...8/profile.html
Czech Republic:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/profile.html
Turkey:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...6/profile.html
United States:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...9/profile.html
Group B
Australia:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...3/article.html
Brazil:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...0/profile.html
Canada:
http://www.basketball.ca/senior-women-s15142
France:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...2/profile.html
Great Britain aka United Kingdom:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...3/article.html
Russia:
http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng...1/profile.htmlIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-19-12 10:17 AM #37Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Totally agree with you Kobe Bryant:
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2...pt-stupid-idea
I totally disagree with David Stern's idea of using U-23 teams for future Olympic Basketball tournaments.
Every NBA player who has a dream of representing their country in the Olympics should go.
I didn't see Kobe having an Olympic hangover when he won a gold medal with the 'Redeem Team' in Beijing and winning a NBA title in the 2008-09 season.
Assuming Stern requests an age limit on the Olympic basketball tournament like soccer and the U.S. fails to adapt to that system and win gold medals, then Stern will be calling back for their best pro players to compete in the Olympics again.
Memo to David J. Stern: KEEP IT THE WAY IT IS!It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-28-12 12:37 AM #38Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
I don't think so LeBron, Kobe
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2...eat-1992-dreamIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-29-12 01:31 AM #39Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Women's Preliminary Round Final Scores: Saturday July 28, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.html
CHN 66-57 CZE
CAN 53-58 RUS
TUR 72-50 ANG
USA 81-56 CRO
BRA 58-73 FRA
AUS 74-58 GBRIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-29-12 01:32 AM #40Emotional Warrior
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Men's Preliminary Round Schedule: Sunday July 29, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.htmlIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-29-12 11:35 AM #41Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
A good start for the U.S. men's team with a 98-71 victory over France despite France trailing 22-21 after the first quarter.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant had 22 points and 9 rebounds including 7/7 from the free-throw line as the Americans shot 73.7% from the charity stripe.
The U.S. defense also neutralized France as the French shot 39.4% from the field including 2/22 from 3-point land.
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker had 10 points, but only one assist and had four of France's 18 turnovers.It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-29-12 10:46 PM #42Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Men's Preliminary Round Final Scores: Sunday July 29, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.html
NGA 60-56 TUN
BRA 75-71 AUS
USA 98-71 FRA
ESP 97-81 CHN
RUS 95-75 GBR
ARG 102-79 LTUIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-29-12 10:46 PM #43Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Women's Preliminary Round Schedule: Monday July 30, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.htmlIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-30-12 10:48 PM #44Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Women's Preliminary Round Final Scores: Monday July 30, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.html
CRO 58-83 CHN
CZE 57-61 TUR
FRA 74-70 (OT) AUS
RUS 69-59 BRA
GBR 65-73 CAN
ANG 38-90 USAIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-30-12 10:49 PM #45Emotional Warrior
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Men's Preliminary Round Schedule: July 31, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.htmlIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-31-12 10:57 PM #46Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Men's Preliminary Round Final Scores: Tuesday July 31, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.html
CHN 54-73 RUS
AUS 70-82 ESP
LTU 72-53 NGA
GBR 62-67 BRA
FRA 71-64 ARG
TUN 63-110 USAIt's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-31-12 10:59 PM #47Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Six different American men scored double-digits in Team USA's 110-63 mauling over Tunisia.
Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony had 16 points each, Kevin Durant had 13, Anthony Davis had 12, Russell Westbrook had 11 and James Harden had 10.It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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07-31-12 11:00 PM #48Emotional Warrior
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
Women's Preliminary Round Final Scores: Wednesday August 1, 2012
http://www.london2012.fiba.com/pages.../schedule.html
CAN 60-64 FRA
CHN 76-52 ANG
AUS 67-61 BRA
GBR 61-67 RUS
CRO 70-89 CZE
USA 89-58 TURLast edited by BroadwayBomber55; 08-02-12 at 11:17 AM.
It's not the 27 World Championships that drive the New York Yankees. It's the 28th.
Every year is The Year. Go Yankees.
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08-01-12 01:38 PM #49Let's go Rangers!
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Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
110 - 63...meh they didn't even cover. Originally Posted by BroadwayBomber55
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08-02-12 05:37 PM #50
Re: Summer Olympics Basketball Thread - London 2012
This is pretty much the most entertaining sporting event I've watched in years.
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