There is a plethora of talent on the 2008 United States Olympic team.
There are also many great players that will not be going to Beijing this summer. I thought that it would be fun to make a team that will rival and may even be better than the current Team USA.
Guards-
- Baron Davis PG, Golden State Warriors
- Chauncey Billups PG, Detroit Pistons
- Gilbert Arenas PG, Washington Wizards
- Joe Johnson SG, Atlanta Hawks
- Paul Pierce SG, Boston Celtics
- Ray Allen SG, Boston Celtics
Forwards-
- Tracy McGrady SF, Houston Rockets
- Amare Stoudemire PF, Phoenix Suns
- Tim Duncan PF, San Antonio Spurs
- Mike Miller SF, Memphis Grizzles
Centers-
- Kevin Garnett C, Boston Celtics
- Al Jefferson C, Minnesota Timberwolves
Starting line up:
- PG--- Baron Davis
- SG---Paul Pierce
- SF--- Tracy McGrady
- PF---Amare Stoudemire
- C--- Kevin Garnett
This is team USA Current Roster right now:
- Kobe Bryant
- Dwayne Wade
- Carmelo Anthony
- Chris Paul
- Carlos Boozer
- Deron Williams
- Tayshaun Prince
- LeBron James
- Dwight Howard
- Chris Bosh
- Michael Redd and
- Jason Kidd (How did Kidd make this team?)
I think my team can compete with the team that was chosen (above). They are quick, athletic, long, and everyone can shoot the rock.
I really want to know why no one gives Baron Davis any love. He can guard anyone in the NBA at the point guard position. I remember a game against the Suns where he covered Boris Diaw for most of that game and shut him down too.
Also, no Boston Celtic made the Olympic team this time around, which is puzzling. I really don’t like the Celtics too much, but they call them the "BIG 3" for a reason.
Kevin Garnett is probably the only person in the world that can guard Dwight Howard and not be completely over matched. I think KG was Dwight Howard before Dwight Howard came into the NBA.
Pierce showed everyone he can win an Emmy for his acting as well, and play with the game's best like Kobe Bryant.
Ray Allen is a jump shooting machine.
Everyone will say “why is Mike Miller on this team”?
I have three clear cut reasons for picking him on the team.
- He can flat out shoot the rock with anyone in the league.
- He never takes a play off. He will give you all he has every single night.
- He is one of my favorite players and it’s my list. (Ha-ha)
If I had to pick a head coach it would probably be Bobby Knight. He can coach anyone in the world and can teach them as well.
Assistant coaches would be Greg Pop from the Spurs, Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics, and Rick Pitino of the University Louisville.
All in all, I think my selections are pretty good and could compete against the world’s best and our chosen Team USA.
If you think I left anyone off, please tell me and I will tell you why.
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3 months ago
Baron Davis plays no D. Chauncey Billups didn't want to go and is on the decline. Amare Stoudemire didn't want to go. Paul Pierce didn't want to go. T. McGrady publicly stated many times he wasn't interested. Gilbert Arenas has a bad attitude, bad knees and doesn't play D. Mike Miller is a bum. He f'd up the first Olympic team. Lets see, that leaves Kevin Garnett, Al Jefferson, Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, and Joe Johnson. With Duncan, Garnett and R. Allen aging, that leaves Al Jefferson and Joe Johnson. No way buddy. We'll stick with what we already have.
from 3 months ago
Al jefferson is a better all around player than bosh and joe johnson is better than Redd as well.
3 months ago
I agree with u danny. Keep up the good work, f*cked the haters .
3 months ago
Whoa, aggressive Kevin...ha ha lol nobody really cares so why are you calling people haters? Get a life, none of us matter we so this for free...lol
3 months ago
Oh, and Danny Redd was picked up for his shooting ability to stretch the defense that's all...and I agree with u on Chris Bosh and Jefferson being better all around, but Bosh has more experience and is more proven and that's why they went with him...
3 months ago
I think your line-up can definitely compete against the existing team. However, the existing selection process requires that the players have been part of the 3-year commitment. And, some of the players that you named flat-out said "no" to participating this time around, or had to back out because of other personal commitments.
For example, KG and T-Mac both fall into the "didn't want to" and "had personal reasons" category and Pierce fell into the "hasn't participated for the 3-year commitment" group, I think.
As for Baron, he was unfortunate to be part of the 2002 World Championships, where we earned 6th place. I think he's been maligned by guys like Byron Scott too much. Plus, the growing plethora of all-star guards, especially in the West. It's the same reasoning behind him not making the All-Star Team last season.
Some of these guys were on the team for the 2004 Olympics, where we earned bronze.
Hopefully, our team this Summer is good enough to take home the gold though. At least it seems like they're making a more concerted effort to make a team, rather than pick out the most well-known and well-liked stars and individuals.
3 months ago
duncan and garnett both stated that they did not wish to participate.
3 months ago
everyone I know they didn't want to go. I just wanted to make a team with the players that are not going.
3 months ago
No.
3 months ago
I think that the whole processes is whack. All the other players from other countries participate to represent their country. It is no wonder why we are on the decline, all our so called all-nba team members decline the chance to go. I would think if I (which by the way will never happen) was ever invited i would without waiting a second tell them yes.
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