Team USA, Kidd take gold

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Kidd had 6 rebounds, 4 assits and no points.</p>

This brought Kidd's USA record to a perfect 38-0. </p>

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[ZAE]

And he received the competition trophy but shared it with the whole team, hes a class act.

 

[Petey]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Z&AElig</div><div class='quotemain'>And he received the competition trophy but shared it with the whole team, hes a class act.</div>

I saw it, then LBJ held it for dear life the rest of the award ceremony.</p>

-Petey</p>

 

[GArenas]

I'm very happy how USA responded to last year's disaster. We played great basketball through the tournament and won most of our games by 30+ points. I'm hoping that this is the mentality we bring to the Olympics.

 

[Petey]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm very happy how USA responded to last year's disaster. We played great basketball through the tournament and won most of our games by 30+ points. I'm hoping that this is the mentality we bring to the Olympics.</div>

I was impressed by Agrentina. I wonder how they would fair w/ their full squad.</p>

-Petey</p>

 

[GMJ]

Argentina's got players, there's no doubt about that. I'm excited to see us at full strength too (specifically I'm thinking about Bosh. What about Wade? Anyone else?)

 

[Petey]

While Wade is a fantastic player, will he bring anything new to the table that Kobe, James, Melo don't? Bosh? That is another story.</p>

-Petey</p>

 

[GArenas]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey)</div><div class='quotemain'>

While Wade is a fantastic player, will he bring anything new to the table that Kobe, James, Melo don't? Bosh? That is another story.</p>

-Petey </p></div>

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Wade will likely be off the bench behind Kobe, he's aggresive and tries to get to the line an area where Team USA did not stress this past tournament. We were mostly just bringing it up court for the first open three we could find, every once in a while you would see someone slash or create a dunk in transition but with Wade I expect more time at the free throw line for Team USA.</p>

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I'm thinking that Wade and Bosh will replace Mike Miller and Deron Williams. </p>

 

[GMJ]

Ooh that might be tough. Wade is Wade, but Michael Redd has had a helluvah time.

 

[Petey]

I could see the team replacing Tyson with Bosh, but can't see them removing Deron Williams from the squad. I was talking to someone who did question Billups inclusion on the team though.</p>

-Petey</p>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey)</div><div class='quotemain'></p>

While Wade is a fantastic player, will he bring anything new to the table that Kobe, James, Melo don't? Bosh? That is another story.</p>

-Petey </p></div>

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Wade will likely be off the bench behind Kobe, he's aggresive and tries to get to the line an area where Team USA did not stress this past tournament. We were mostly just bringing it up court for the first open three we could find, every once in a while you would see someone slash or create a dunk in transition but with Wade I expect more time at the free throw line for Team USA.</p>

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I'm thinking that Wade and Bosh will replace Mike Miller and Deron Williams. </p> </div>

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[GArenas]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey)</div><div class='quotemain'>

I could see the team replacing Tyson with Bosh, but can't see them removing Deron Williams from the squad. I was talking to someone who did question Billups inclusion on the team though.</p>

-Petey </p>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey)</div><div class='quotemain'></p>

While Wade is a fantastic player, will he bring anything new to the table that Kobe, James, Melo don't? Bosh? That is another story.</p>

-Petey </p></div>

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Wade will likely be off the bench behind Kobe, he's aggresive and tries to get to the line an area where Team USA did not stress this past tournament. We were mostly just bringing it up court for the first open three we could find, every once in a while you would see someone slash or create a dunk in transition but with Wade I expect more time at the free throw line for Team USA.</p>

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I'm thinking that Wade and Bosh will replace Mike Miller and Deron Williams. </p> </div>

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The team definitely has to consider removing Williams or Billups because Wade can play PG minutes and you do often see him playing the 1 on the Heat, so keeping Billups and Williams would create a jumble at the point.</p>

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[Petey]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'>

The team definitely has to consider removing Williams or Billups because Wade can play PG minutes and you do often see him playing the 1 on the Heat, so keeping Billups and Williams would create a jumble at the point. </p></div>

With each game televised in the US, I got to watch a few games. If they are gonna call all international games like they did the FIBA, I think they are better off with Deron and Billups. They are much better shooters than Wade, and Wade won't get the calls he is used to.</p>

-Petey</p>

 

[TucsonClip]

I like Wade, but I dont want to see him running the point. I also questioned the decision to keep Billups, but with Paul not playing they needed another guy to play PG. I dont really like Billups on the Olympic roster, because we have enough scorers, we need another shooter or replace him with a more pure PG.

 

[ly_yng]

Bosh for Tyson is an obvious upgrade.</p>

Wade does have a really similar skill set to Kobe and Melo, but because he's such a good guy and hard worker, I think he'd be a positive addition to the team.</p>

With Kidd and Deron running the point, anyone think swapping Arenas for Billups might make sense? I don't know if he'd accept, but it seems like the more pure shooters, the better.</p>

Then again, Hinrich is probably a better choice than both of them.</p>

Any idea whether Duncan will be playing in the Olympics? The idea of a Kidd-Kobe-Duncan lineup is scary - those guys might be able to take on the 92 Dream Team...</p>

 

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ly_yng)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Bosh for Tyson is an obvious upgrade.</p>

Wade does have a really similar skill set to Kobe and Melo, but because he's such a good guy and hard worker, I think he'd be a positive addition to the team.</p>

With Kidd and Deron running the point, anyone think swapping Arenas for Billups might make sense? I don't know if he'd accept, but it seems like the more pure shooters, the better.</p>

Then again, Hinrich is probably a better choice than both of them.</p>

Any idea whether Duncan will be playing in the Olympics? The idea of a Kidd-Kobe-Duncan lineup is scary - those guys might be able to take on the 92 Dream Team... </p></div>

I don't know about that. I'd rather keep Tyson while still adding bosh. The more bigs we have, the better. </p>

 

[GArenas]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'>

The team definitely has to consider removing Williams or Billups because Wade can play PG minutes and you do often see him playing the 1 on the Heat, so keeping Billups and Williams would create a jumble at the point. </p></div>

With each game televised in the US, I got to watch a few games. If they are gonna call all international games like they did the FIBA, I think they are better off with Deron and Billups. They are much better shooters than Wade, and Wade won't get the calls he is used to.</p>

-Petey </p> </div>

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Wade won't be used like the rest of the team, it doesn't matter if your team is perimiter oriented Wade is another guy who when he's on the court can create gaps in the opponents zone creating even easier shots. Both Williams and Billups didn't play huge roles during the tournament, and there are plenty of other shooters on the court so the US would be better off with Wade.</p>

 

[Arrpy]

There was soo many highlights in that game.</p>

Very fun game to watch!</p>

 

[Petey]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Wade won't be used like the rest of the team, it doesn't matter if your team is perimiter oriented Wade is another guy who when he's on the court can create gaps in the opponents zone creating even easier shots. Both Williams and Billups didn't play huge roles during the tournament, and there are plenty of other shooters on the court so the US would be better off with Wade. </p>

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I thought Deron did a good job of this in the latest tourney. </p>

Another name I forgot is Prince. Will Bosh take his place?</p>

-Petey</p>

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[ToddMacCulloch11]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ly_yng)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Any idea whether Duncan will be playing in the Olympics? The idea of a Kidd-Kobe-Duncan lineup is scary - those guys might be able to take on the 92 Dream Team... </p></div>

Didn't he say he wasn't going to do international play anymore or something along those lines? </p>

 

[GArenas]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Wade won't be used like the rest of the team, it doesn't matter if your team is perimiter oriented Wade is another guy who when he's on the court can create gaps in the opponents zone creating even easier shots. Both Williams and Billups didn't play huge roles during the tournament, and there are plenty of other shooters on the court so the US would be better off with Wade. </p>

</div></p>

I thought Deron did a good job of this in the latest tourney. </p>

Another name I forgot is Prince. Will Bosh take his place?</p>

-Petey </p>

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Deron was getting most of his minutes when the game wasn't even close anymore, I didn't really see him standing out. As for Prince being replaced by Bosh, I think that Bosh will most likely replace Mike Miller.</p>

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