The USA Men's Basketball Olympic rosters come out on Monday. Everyone should be excited!
Even with the 2007 USA team playing very well, it is unlikely that everyone on that team will be called back for the 2008 Olympic team. Chauncey Billups already dropped out, meaning that we know that there’s going to be at least one person different on the team. I can’t help but think of who might be added on.
Guaranteed players to make the team include: Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, Jason Kidd, and probably Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire, and Chris Paul. That leaves us with five players fighting for spots.
Candidates include: Brad Miller, Chris Bosh, Tayshaun Prince, Adam Morrison, Luke Ridnour, Antawn Jamison, Dwyane Wade, JJ Redick, Shawn Marion, Elton Brand, Lamar Odom, Shane Battier, Paul Pierce, Michael Redd, Tyson Chandler, Joe Johnson, Mike Miller, Bruce Bowen, Deron Williams, and Gilbert Arenas.
Let’s just pretend that Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Shane Battier, and Deron Williams make it. That leaves one lucky soul for the last remaining spot.
Now, let’s compare this team so far with the legendary 1992 Dream Team.
Michael Jordan = Kobe Bryant
Karl Malone = Carmelo Anthony
Clyde Drexler = Lebron James
Magic Johnson = Jason Kidd
David Robinson = Dwight Howard
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Charles Barkley = Amare Stoudemire
Scottie Pippen = Chris Paul
Patrick Ewing = Chris Bosh
John Stockton = Deron Williams
Larry Bird = Paul Pierce
Chris Mullin = Shane Battier
Christian Laettner = ????????
Now who should be compared to lucky Laettner?
From that list of candidates, only one name seems to stands out. Adam Morrison.
Now, let me explain before you close this article. A team needs its superstars and its role players. I know that Team USA is trying to find role players such as Mike Miller, Michael Redd, and Tyson Chandler from the 2007 team.
But, seriously, those aren’t your typical “role players.”
Each of them and almost everyone else on the candidate's list are all stars in each of their NBA teams. Well, everyone but Luke Ridnour and JJ Reddick. I didn’t pick Ridnour to be on this team because the team already has three superstar point guards in Kidd, Paul, and Williams.
And, I also didn’t pick Reddick because he…well…he just sucks. Now, if the USA team wants to return to its glory days of 1992, they should put on a player like Adam Morrison. Put a real role player on the team.
An all star might say he will take a role position, but we all know inside he thinks he’s the best. Sometimes too much talent might backfire. Just look at the 2000-2006 Olympic teams.
For those who didn’t read the paragraph above, let me explain to you using simple math:
2= II
peanut butter = jelly
crocodile = alligator
me = amazing
Christian Laettner = Adam Morrison
For the final roster spot on team USA, Mike Krzyzewski should choose Adam Morrison if they really want to win gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
There are two reasons that I can think of that Krzyzewski would not choose Morrison. For one, Morrison is coming off a horrible knee injury. And, secondly, Morrison plays for the Charlotte Bobcats and they pretty much breed of UNC players.
But, I can guarantee you that if Morrison was put on the 2008 Olympic team, the USA would definitely win gold. The only thing standing in their way is my favorite team, China National team.
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5 months ago
Adam Morrison on the Olympic team would be AMAZING.
And if he gets traded from Charlotte, it proves what an asshole Jordan really is.
AM=Love
5 months ago
Coach rat-face would pick JJ Redick before Morrison. They both suck anyways.
4 months ago
It's interesting that you want Morrison on the team. He's coming off a serious injury, and aside from that, he sucked as a rookie. At least Redick is still a good 3-pt shooter.
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