Teletopez Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Returning to the USA National Team for 2010-12 are 2008 Olympic gold medalists Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets); Carlos Boozer (Utah Jazz); Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets); Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat); and Deron Williams (Utah Jazz). Rounding out the list of Olympians on the national squad roster are 2004 Olympic bronze medalists Lamar Odom (Los Angeles Lakers) and Amar’e Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns). Completing the list of National Team players are LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers); Chauncey Billups (Denver Nuggets); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies); Eric Gordon (Los Angeles Clippers); Danny Granger (Indiana Pacers); Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 76ers); Al Jefferson (Minnesota Timberwolves); David Lee (New York Knicks); Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets); Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves); O.J. Mayo (Memphis Grizzlies); Kendrick Perkins (Boston Celtics); Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls); Gerald Wallace (Charlotte Bobcats) and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).Full Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I think of the 2008 guys invited back all but Boozer(though I wouldn't be shocked if he did comeback) will return and the 4 guys replacing those not on this list will be Durant, Billups, Lopez and Perkins. I think the top 8 are all pretty much easily agreed upon as those who should be there. Durant belongs in that list as well. Billups will be added for veteran leadership and outside shooting. Lopez and Perkins get added to give the team size and inside scoring. Perkins is also a very underrated defender and would serve as the teams defensive stopper as well. One other player I could see making the list is Lamar Odom. His lankyness and ability to play 5 positions in international ball would cause matchup hell for opposing teams. C. Howard/Lopez/PerkinsF. James/BoshF. Anthony/DurantG. Bryant/Wade/G. Paul/Williams/Billups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Odom would be a perfect fit for that team. They need bigs that are mobile and can play physical, Odom has a perfect combination of every thing. Im sure a lot of international bigs will be out at the 3 point line, you can put Odom guarding them out there and wont lose anything. I would personally use this lineup Howard/Boozer/LopezBosh/OdomJames/CarmeloKobe/DurantPaul/Wade/Williams Dont need 3 true point guards, Wade would do fine at the point. This team has everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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