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Originally Posted by octothorp
The US approach was right (to form a national program rather than just pick the best players every year), but this was year one of that program, so it's not surprising to see it fizzle. But this was a good first step; with three captains who average just two years of pro experience and 22 years of age, I was surprised that they got this far. Even a lot of basketball experts in the US weren't picking the US to win this tournament. It'll do them good to be put through a qualifying tournament for the next Olympics; two tournaments every four years just isn't enough for these guys to pick up the international game.
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You don't think there's enough talent in any age range in US pro-ball to win a tournament like this handily? C'mon, like Habernac hinted at, these cats just want to make pretty dunks and pretty passes and look pretty on TV so they can sign huge endorsment deals and be the big men on their respective teams. I'm convinced that this mentality begins even before they hit high school. No team concept. Just dollar signs. This is why the "team" sport of b-ball is passing them by. And not just internationally. Hell, Kobe and Shaq couldn't get along in LA because they both wanted the spotlight.
Just ranting, Octothorp. Nothing personal.
