Art Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 http://i41.tinypic.com/f3zig.png We told you earlier today that LaMarcus Aldridge is on the verge of being added to the preliminary Team USA roster for the 2012 Olympics. Now we’re reporting something even better: The entire 19-man roster. Here it is, alphabetically, from my impeccable international basketball sources: LaMarcus Aldridge, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Kevin Durant, Eric Gordon, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, Andre Iguodala, LeBron James, Kevin Love, Lamar Odom, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, Deron Williams Sheridan Hoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) I think it'll end up being: PG: Paul/Rose/DeronSG: Wade/Kobe/GordonSF: LeBron/Durant/MeloPF: Blake/LoveC: Dwight/Chandler Edited January 11, 2012 by Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I guess they are sticking with what worked before with the retaining of Billups and Odom, but I honestly don't think either of them should make the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I think it'll end up being: PG: Paul/Rose/WestbrookSG: Wade/Kobe/GordonSF: LeBron/Durant/MeloPF: Blake/LoveC: Dwight/AldridgeMelo>BronChandler>Aldridge on the international level... lol @ Odom being invited, kinda disappointed Amar'e wasn't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Melo>BronChandler>Aldridge on the international level... lol @ Odom being invited, kinda disappointed Amar'e wasn't... LeBron's defense and playmaking ability is what's going to get him the nod over Melo. It was tough between Chandler and Aldridge for me. Could go either way with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm not saying Melo should get the nod, but Lebron's playmaking simply isn't as effective against well executed zone defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) I'm not saying Melo should get the nod, but Lebron's playmaking simply isn't as effective against well executed zone defenses. It worked in 08. Plus, this lineup is so talented that its not going to matter. His defense and skill on the break is what puts him over the top. Edited January 11, 2012 by Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 It worked in 08. Plus, this lineup is so talented that its not going to matter. His defense and skill on the break is what puts him over the top.skill on the break? lol this isn't the NBA, this international ball brah. Melo's ability to shoot the ball and contested jumpers and post up from anywhere makes him invaluable. Chris Paul and Wade will be making enough plays. LeBron on a condensed court is not as good as Melo is. Defense or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 LeBron was way better than Melo in 2008 (Melo was better in 06 and 07, though). Forget the zone...people forget how Team USA played in 2008. It was basically the Miami Heat on steroids, with teams struggling to even get the ball past halfcourt on them, and then Team USA turning those turnovers to easy points. LeBron fits perfectly in that system, and his ballhandling/playmaking was also very valuable to that team as well. My team would be.... Rose/Paul/DeronKobe/WadeLeBron/MeloDurant/Blake/LoveDwight/Chandler Wade was amazing in the 6th man role back in 2008, and I ain't gettin my hopes up of the coaching staff putting Kobe on the bench, so that's why I did that. Paul is a better player than Rose, but with Kobe and LeBron, his playmaking isn't really needed...I like Rose's athleticism and finishing ability instead. Durant is impossible to defend at the 4, and LeBron could take most of those defensive responsibilities if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Rose's game didn't really impress me in the FiBA games last year but we'll see. I think Paul's game is much better for this type of game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazed49 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Melo>BronChandler>Aldridge on the international level... lol @ Odom being invited, kinda disappointed Amar'e wasn't...How is chandler better suited for the international level than aldridge? Aldridge can post up way better and can also hit an international 3 a lot better than chandler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 How is chandler better suited for the international level than aldridge? Aldridge can post up way better and can also hit an international 3 a lot better than chandler. Defensively Chandler's length is more valuable. I can see why some would want him in the middle over LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazed49 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Defensively Chandler's length is more valuable. I can see why some would want him in the middle over LA.I mean I guess considering there's enough scoring on the team maybe he would be a better fit, but offensively I'd rather have LA considering he can spread a bit more and can help against those zone defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNotoriousBANG Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 LeBron can compete at the 4 in the international level i would do RoseBryant/WadeDurant/MeloLBJ/Blake/LoveHoward/Bynum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 You need more PG's on the team. Also, I doubt this staff has the balls to tell Kobe Bryant to come off the bench but let's not forget who played the best basketball in the 08 Olympics. It was Mr. Wade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Though I love Westbrook, I think Deron Williams probably will/should make it over him. And I wasn't much of a basketball fan during the last summer olympics, and I don't watch any basketball outside north america so i'm just wondering, what exactly do you guys mean by the "international game"? How is it any different then NBA play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 but let's not forget who played the best basketball in the 08 Olympics. It was Mr. Wade.And he did it coming off the bench, so why change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Though I love Westbrook, I think Deron Williams probably will/should make it over him. And I wasn't much of a basketball fan during the last summer olympics, and I don't watch any basketball outside north america so i'm just wondering, what exactly do you guys mean by the "international game"? How is it any different then NBA play? 3pt line is shorter as is the court, thus allowing for less spacing, which makes it harder for players to get to the rim. You are allowed to grab the ball off the rim, which in the NBA is goaltending. The referees tend to be even more awful than the NBA, and they allow for more physicality. Lastly, zone is a lot more popular in the international game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Latest Update: USA Basketball Announces 20 Finalists For 2012 U.S. Olympic Men’s Team http://www.nba.com/clippers/photos/paul-garrabrant-usa-300.jpghttp://www.nba.com/clippers/photos/billups-ellwood-usa-300.jpgCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (January 16, 2012) – Eight 2008 Olympic gold medalists, 10 members of the 2010 USA World Championship gold medal winning team, one national team player and one newcomer to the USA Basketball National Team were among the 20 finalists named today for the 2012 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo. The official 12-man U.S. Olympic team roster will be announced later this year. Named as a finalist for the 2012 USA team were: LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Chauncey Billups (Los Angeles Clippers); Chris Bosh (Miami Heat); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Tyson Chandler (New York Knicks); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies); Eric Gordon (New Orleans Hornets); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 76ers); LeBron James (Miami Heat); Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves); Lamar Odom (Dallas Mavericks); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls); Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat); Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder); and Deron Williams (New Jersey Nets). Griffin was also officially added to the USA Basketball National Team roster. The 2012 USA coaching staff is led by Duke University’s Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski, and serving as USA assistant coaches are Syracuse University’s Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim, New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni, and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Nate McMillan. “The USA Basketball Men’s National Team program has come a long way as the elite list of players who are now part of our program shows. The selected finalists are a very, very talented group; the depth of the talent is extraordinary. This selection decision was as difficult of a challenge as I’ve faced since I took on the USA National Team program in 2005,” said Colangelo, who has served as the managing director of the USA Men’s National Team since 2005. 2012 USA Basketball Men’s Olympic Team FinalistsNAME POS HT WT DOB CURRENT TEAM / COLLEGE or HIGH SCHOOL - LaMarcus Aldridge F/C 6-11 240 7/19/85 Portland Trail Blazers / Texas - Carmelo Anthony F 6-8 230 5/29/84 N.Y. Knicks / Syracuse - Chauncey Billups G 6-3 202 9/25/76 L.A. Clippers / Colorado - Chris Bosh F 6-10 230 3/24/84 Miami Heat / Georgia Tech - Kobe Bryant G 6-6 205 8/23/78 L.A. Lakers / Lower Merion H.S. (PA) - Tyson Chandler C 7-1 235 10/02/82N.Y. Knicks / Dominguez H.S. (CA) - Kevin Durant G 6-9 230 9/29/88 Oklahoma City Thunder / Texas - Rudy Gay F 6-8 230 8/17/86 Memphis Grizzlies / Connecticut - Eric Gordon G 6-3 222 12/25/88 New Orleans Hornets / Indiana - Blake Griffin F 6-10 251 03/16/89 L.A. Clippers / Oklahoma - Dwight Howard C 6-11 265 12/08/85 Orlando Magic / Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy (GA) - Andre Iguodala G/F 6-6 207 1/28/84 Philadelphia 76ers / Arizona - LeBron James F 6-8 250 12/30/84 Miami Heat / St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S. (OH) - Kevin Love F 6-10 260 9/07/88 Minnesota Timberwolves / UCLA - Lamar Odom F 6-10 230 11/06/79 Dallas Mavericks / Rhode Island - Chris Paul G 6-0 175 5/06/85 L.A. Clippers / Wake Forest - Derrick Rose G 6-3 190 10/04/88 Chicago Bulls / Memphis - Dwyane Wade G 6-4 220 1/17/82 Miami Heat / Marquette - Russell Westbrook G 6-3 187 11/12/88 Oklahoma City Thunder / UCLA - Deron Williams G 6-3 207 7/26/84 New Jersey Nets / Illinois Managing Director: Jerry ColangeloHead Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke UniversityAssistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse UniversityAssistant Coach: Mike D'Antoni, New York KnicksAssistant Coach: Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers Edited January 17, 2012 by Šhãłïq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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