Team USA Training Camp Roster

[fgrep15]

Official List - http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2349009

Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Shane Battier, Memphis
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
Josh Howard, Dallas
LeBron James, Cleveland
Antawn Jamison, Washington
Joe Johnson, Atlanta
Rashard Lewis, Seattle
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Brad Miller, Sacramento
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Paul Pierce, Boston
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

They're going to have to trim it down to 12, who would you pick?

[dada]

I hate that lineup. WHO THE HELL IS GONNA PLAY CENTER?! BRAD MILLER?! He's the only true center on there. This is almost laughable.

[Blasphemy]

Y is Ridnour there over AI???
And Bowen to???
ANd shaun Battier??

What the fuck? THat guy is a retart.

[fgrep15]

That's the list of players, also Dwigth Howard can easily play C, and who were you expecting to play C? Shaq?

Euro teams, aren't really known for their banger C's, and the teams that have banger C's usually don't have very good ones. Even if they do, their something called changing matchups.

[BOSS]

Nice find man.

This is who I want to see there ...

C : Stoudemire - Howard
PF: Bosh - Brand
SF: James - Marion - Anthony
SG: Bryant - Arenas
PG: Wade - Billups - Paul

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

C - Brad Miller (Pretty much a given, since he's th eonly true Center on the invitees list.)

PF - Elton Brand (Big, strong PF, and his size is not an issue in International ball)

SF - Shawn Marion ( He'll flat out kill the competition. Much like in Athens, when he was the team's best player)


SG - Gilbert Arenas ( No problem playing the 2 guard in International competitions. Plus, he'll be teh team's go-to guy, that is for sure)


PG - Chris Paul ( Wil linitiate the fast break enviously and will have no me-first issues. A true PG)



Bench:

6 - Chris Bosh (Will share time with Miller and Brand in the paint. He could start in either PF or C)


7 - Shane Battier ( The necessary defensive specialist. He's a jack of all trades who can play 2, 3 and 4.)


8 - Josh Howard (Another rising star who can do everything on the court.)


9 - Michael Redd ( True shooters are a must. He will see significant time and will play the 2 when Gilbert moves to the point)


10 - Dwight Howard ( A beast on the block, no team will be able to match his energy and athleticism)


11 - Luke Ridnour ( The team needs a second pure point guard. And he can shoot, too.)


12 - Joe Johnson ( Another versatile player who can shoot. Can play everywhere from 1 to 3)

[_marsal]

I pick

Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City

Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwyane Wade, Miami
Michael Redd, Milwaukee

Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
LeBron James, Cleveland

Dwight Howard, Orlando
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers

Brad Miller, Sacramento
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix

There are enough clutch players (Kobe, Wade, Billups), one true shooter (Redd) and few decent ones (Kobe, Lebron, Chauncey), enough players that don't mind to distribute the ball (Chauncey, Paul, LeBron, Wade, Miller), enough power players (LeBron, Dwight, Brand, Amare) and quite a few of very good defenders (Bryant, Bowen, Howard, Marion, Brand, Amare)..anything missing?

Oh, starting five:
Brad
Brand
LeBron
Kobe
Billups

Well, these are my picks anyway...

[Fresh8]

Shane Battier, Memphis
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
Josh Howard, Dallas
LeBron James, Cleveland
Brad Miller, Sacramento
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

^^ That's gonna be my bet on the Final 15

And for the World Championships this Summer:

C Howard - Miller
F Brand - Bosh
F James - Bowen - Battier
G Bryant - Redd
G Wade - Paul - Billups

I'm not sure if Stoudamire would be at 100% by then.. he's missed a lot of action this season but if he is in form, I'd take Chris Paul off to put Amare in.

[fgrep15]

Nice find man.

This is who I want to see there ...

C : Stoudemire - Howard
PF: Bosh - Brand
SF: James - Marion - Anthony
SG: Bryant - Arenas
PG: Wade - Billups - Paul

I don't like Wade at PG, he's not really a PG by any means. I want Wade on the team, but it might be quite redundant to have him, Lebron, and Kobe all on the team.

I'd choose between 2 teams:

PG: Billups | Paul | Arenas
SG: Bryant | Wade | Redd/Johnson
SF: Lebron | Marion
PF: Brand | Bosh
C: Amare | Miller

or

PG: Billups | Paul
SG: Kobe | Arenas | Redd/Johnson
SF: Battier | Lebron | Marion
PF: Brand | Bosh
C: Amare | Miller

[GloveGuy]

Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Shane Battier, Memphis
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
Josh Howard, Dallas
LeBron James, Cleveland
Antawn Jamison, Washington
Joe Johnson, Atlanta
Rashard Lewis, Seattle
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Brad Miller, Sacramento
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Paul Pierce, Boston
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

[ShAuN]

The 12 players will be:

Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
LeBron James, Cleveland
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Paul Pierce, Boston
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

[Sac-1]

Where is Brad Miller on your list Shaun? He is the only true center.(And maybe Howard)

I'm not just saying this because i'm a Kings fan.

[Anthony15]

who cares...lithuania will still win the gold!

[air2k5]

That's the list of players, also Dwigth Howard can easily play C, and who were you expecting to play C? Shaq?

Euro teams, aren't really known for their banger C's, and the teams that have banger C's usually don't have very good ones. Even if they do, their something called changing matchups.

Shaq can still dominate... You could have stuck Camby on there, Since Yao will be with China. You need a true Center, and let the other 4 take care of scooring.

[Andrew]

My list:

Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
LeBron James, Cleveland
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Paul Pierce, Boston
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

[Fresh8]

Pistons as Olympic Team

- Do you guys agree?

The thin gthat ticked me off was when the guy wrote: Bronze medals and sixth place finishes are not the ideal for USA Basketball. Gold medals are.

It sounds very american...

[Andrew]

Nope, can't say I agree with him.

All that said — Tayshaun Prince is an NBA All Star.

No, he's not. Rasheed Wallace was pushing it.

It's the same line of thinking that the Detroit Pistons - top to bottom - could have competed successfully against the Western All-Stars. Sure, four Pistons worked in a second half run but for 48 minutes? This isn't the ABA in 1976. There's no need for that to happen.

As I've said before, the way the original Dream Team blasted the competition in 1992 is proof that the idea is perfectly feasible. Find the right mix and a coach who can utilise the talent and it can work again. I know he's only suggesting the Pistons' starting five, but that's not necessary. But since Billups is on the shortlist, I'd place him on the final roster.

[-BHZMAFIA-]

PG: Billups | Paul
SG: Kobe | Arenas | Redd/Johnson
SF: Battier | Lebron | Marion
PF: Brand | Bosh
C: Amare | Miller

You hit it right on the dot

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

the way the original Dream Team blasted the competition in 1992 is proof that the idea is perfectly feasible.

Despite the obvious talent gap between the 92 team and teh 06 team, the original Team won so easily partly becuse every opponent was thinking more about getting autographs for their kids than actually anger them by playing defense. Much less touching them without their permission. Those were different times.

[J@3]

You have to be kidding? That team would rip apart any European national team you can throw at them. Magic, Jordan, Bird etc playing as a team? Please, no one else would stand a chance. Autograph hunting or not.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Win? Yes. Rip apart? No.

[Laxation]

PG: Billups | Paul
SG: Kobe | Arenas | Redd/Johnson
SF: Battier | Lebron | Marion
PF: Brand | Bosh
C: Amare | Miller

You hit it right on the dot

I agree - this team would work really well. Why Ridnour is even considered ive got no fucking idea

[J@3]

Win? Yes. Rip apart? No.

Do you even watch basketball?

Anyways...

C: Amare Stoudemire | Brad Miller
PF: Elton Brand | Chris Bosh
SF: LeBron James | Shawn Marion | Shane Battier
SG: Kobe Bryant | Dwyane Wade
PG: Chauncey Billups | Chris Paul | Joe Johnson

I figured give the extra spots to Battier and Johnson because they're sort of utility players who could come in and do a specific job if required. Johnson especially, since he could easily play PG/SG/SF if someone went down with an injury. Ideally I'd have 1 more shooter but I hear Michael Redd isn't going to play.

Edit: Chauncey's not playing? Awell, new line:

PG: Chris Paul | Gilbert Arenas | Joe Johnson

[Fresh8]

Chauncey won't be playing in Japan... he's gonna stay with his wife for the birth of their child.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Do you even watch basketball?

Besides the point.

Point: I had grown a dick by '92. Plus I was there.