USA v Spain

[MannyIsGod]

Oh its on bitches. I can't wait for the bitch slapping that awaits Pau fucking Gasol and his spanish butt buddies.

[thekingrobert]

when is it?

[urunobili]

USA will blow them out

[urunobili]

Go Kobe haters!

[ShoogarBear]

Is Pau Gasol Hispanic?

[Brutalis]

when is it?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Ricky Rubio shall eat shit.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

when is it?



Tomorrow 9:15am central.

[Brutalis]

Tomorrow 9:15am central.

pfft. wtf. Premature thread!

[T Park]

what channel will it be?

MSNBC CNBC Oxygen? TBS? Anyone know?

[urunobili]

i wanna see Spain going down! U S A!

[duncan228]

what channel will it be?

MSNBC CNBC Oxygen? TBS? Anyone know?

http://dimemag.com/2008/08/team-usas-official-olympic-schedule/


Saturday August 16th, 10:15 AM EST
Team USA vs. Spain
Live on NBC

Monday August 18th, 8 AM EST
Team USA vs. Germany
Live on the USA Network

Depending on where Team USA places among the top four teams in their group, they start the quarter finals on Wednesday, August 20th. The order of the games hasn’t been determined yet, but the four games will be played at 2:30 AM EST, 4:45 AM EST, 8 AM, and 10:15 AM, all on the NBC Olympic Basketball channel.

The semifinals will be played on Friday, August 22nd at 8 AM EST and 10:15 AM EST, live on NBC.

The Gold Medal game will be Sunday, August 24th at 2:30 AM live on NBC. Hopefully we don’t have to worry about the Bronze Medal game at Midnight on the 24th.

[T Park]

nice thanks.

That means I can see it in HD.

YES!!!

[ThunderStix®]

I can't wait, so many people said Spain had the best team before the Olympics started.

It's time to show them who is #1!


BEAT SPAIN!

[baseline bum]

I hope Coach K calls a late timeout or whatever Larry Brown did that sent Spain's coach into a frenzy at Athens. :lol

[T Park]

I hope Coach K calls a late timeout or whatever Larry Brown did that sent Spain's coach into a frenzy at Athens. :lol

Spain coach = D'Antoni?

[MannyIsGod]

pfft. wtf. Premature thread!

Bitch I start threads when I want.

I'll start the 12 olympic thread right now if I want!

[baseline bum]

Spain coach = D'Antoni?

I can't be the only person who remembers it. Spain's coach got in Brown's face after the game and was yelling at him. After a while, Brown got pissed and it looked like they were going to fight. It was the game the US eliminated an (until then) unbeaten Spanish team.

[T Park]

I can't be the only person who remembers it. Spain's coach got in Brown's face after the game and was yelling at him. After a while, Brown got pissed and it looked like they were going to fight. It was the game the US eliminated an (until then) unbeaten Spanish team.


Yeah I remember Pop getting in between :lol

[T Park]

Bitch I start threads when I want.

I'll start the 12 olympic thread right now if I want!


:lol

The equivelant of asking who the candidates for the election in 2012 would be haha.

[Brutalis]

Bitch I start threads when I want.

I'll start the 12 olympic thread right now if I want!

Do it and I'll troll em up!

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

[tlongII]

This will be good. Spain is the only team that can hang with the USA.

[milkyway21]

Oh its on bitches. I can't wait for the bitch slapping that awaits Pau fucking Gasol and his spanish butt buddies.

there are only TWO TEAMS THAT I I'D BE HAPPY ABOUT TO WIN THE GOLD IN THE MEN'S BASKETBALL- U.S. or Argentina(because they represent some of the Spurs).

BEAT THE SPANIARDS, AMERICA!

[Hemotivo]

I hope Coach K calls a late timeout or whatever Larry Brown did that sent Spain's coach into a frenzy at Athens. :lol

nope, the "redeem team" want to win this tournament without calling a timeout


just like the original Dream Team

[fotan2]

i'd like to see how the US destroys Spain on the both ends of the court . just dont like Pau Gasol , and Marc Gasol is going to be next one on my "the player i hate" list .

[Hemotivo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2064697367_b5b6b8cfcc.jpg

[milkyway21]

I hope that the U.S. team will play as a team throughout the remaining games and forget about that dream of becoming the next Michael Jordan because there's only ONE Michael Jordan in the Olympics ,the golden boy who was once the darling of the U.S. dream team.

from an international fan like me today winning the Gold in basketball is no longer the only event most watched around the World, SWIMMING is the other and the Golden boy is no longer be from the U.S. basketball team and he's another Michael-but he's surname is Phelps. Basketball is still polular but this early the swimmers around the world,
they already planning for the London Olympics on how to beat Phelps(7 golds so far:tu)


just go out there and win. For you will be WINNING Gold each one of you redeem team.

[T Park]

phelps cannot be beaten. He is aquaman.....

[GrandeDavid]

I hope Coach K calls a late timeout or whatever Larry Brown did that sent Spain's coach into a frenzy at Athens. :lol

I remember that. And you could read Larry's lips saying "don't point your damn finger at me!" And the Spanish coach melted down at the press conference and sold his self worth for nothing when he cried "I used to respect Larry Brown. USED to respect him!!"

[Bigzax]

just win...this will be the 1st game i get to watch...go u s a...

[MannyIsGod]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2064697367_b5b6b8cfcc.jpg

That must mean he's against his own team too because with as many bricks as he's been putting up I'm not sure who he's playing for.

[200 miles]

VIVA ESPANA

Yo creo que ellos ganan manana.

[DynastyBuilder]

nope, the "redeem team" want to win this tournament without calling a timeout


just like the original Dream Team

Already called a TO right before the half in game 1... hell they called one before that, right before the start of 2nd quarter.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/basketball/resultsandschedules/rsc=BKM400B03/playbyplay/index.html#1

[baseline bum]

That must mean he's against his own team too because with as many bricks as he's been putting up I'm not sure who he's playing for.

It's because the other team is throwing 6 guys on him every possession, just like Boston and Detroit did in the Finals. Kobe needs better teammates than LeBron / Wade / Howard / Paul.

[lefty]

Is Pau Gasol Hispanic?

I don't know, but he's fruitier than a Pina Colada in the 4th quarters

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

I think the aussies will end up playing Spain in the qtr finals ( assuming the USA win tonight and the aussies and croatia both lose their final games )

[alamo50]

This game means nothing to Spain.
Team arrogance will be exploding and the Spaniards will follow quietly.

Than in the Olympic gold medal game, Spain will take the gold because the US think they won once so they will automaticaly do it again.

Write it down.

[MI21]

When's this start? I'm excited for it.

Hopefully my local TV doesn't cut in and out the whole fucking game to show equestrian featuring no australians like the game vs Greece.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

will be 12:15am EST Aussie time i think

[MI21]

Cheers nuggets fan. Got an anniversary dinner from about 7-10WST... so thats perfect :lol

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Tv Guide says channel 7 will show it

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

25mins till game time.

[MannyIsGod]

I hope Lebron fucks up Pau.

[SuperManu!!!]

Sopcast anyone????

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

going to have to flip the channel and watch Bolt set a new WR in the mens 100m sprint final.

[MI21]

Any Aussies out there wanting more basketball after our big win today, Channel 7 reckon they are showing this game... very shortly.

Should be good, I'm really enjoying Wade, LeBron and Bosh. Go US!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

whoever wins will likely be the qtr final opponent for the Aussies. We could end up 3rd in the group but im thinking we will get 4th.

[Slydragon]

damn I'm so sleepy, up all night on Call Of Duty and just had to flip the channel before bed.

[mrspurs]

gametime

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

LOL Kobe hammers Gasol

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

MELO! He has a nice stroke....... his D and rebounding have been a heap better this time around since they dont need his scoring as much

[naico]

Howard with the TD move

[SuperManu!!!]

I want to see the gaaaameee!!!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

ugh Kobe is horrible on this team. He just hogs the ball and doesn't do squat.

[naico]

Fucking floppers!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

100m final time.......

[naico]

100m final time.......

Prediction: 9.69

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

ill go with 9.64

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

of course that is insane coz thats alot off the WR :lol

[DynastyBuilder]

I want to see the gaaaameee!!!

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share.html?videoid=bk1h-bj-sd02-081608-220503

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

9.68!!! WOW and he cruised at the end!!!

[naico]

9.69, what did i tell ya!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

holy frick that was insane........

oops it was 9.69........... good call on your prediction :toast

[NBA Junkie]

Man, this US defense is tenacious.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

he could have ran a 9.65 if he went hard all the way :lol

[mrspurs]

spain calls first timeout.......already down by 13, i think it was indazone who said something bout the name rubio...........wow this kid is 17

[Pero]

10 TO or something like that in the 1st for Spain... No chance if this continues.

[MannyIsGod]

Marc Gasol is the trashiest looking mofo of all time.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

nice oop to Lebron

[NBA Junkie]

Don't be so mean 'Bron!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Rubio schools Lebron.......... the future :lol

[Ginofan]

Marc Gasol is the trashiest looking mofo of all time.

Shoot, at first I thought they had dragged a bum off the street to come and play for them.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Bosh is no match for Gasol

[NBA Junkie]

Three pointers aren't the achilles heel for the US in this one.

[bdictjames]

Am I the only one who thinks the US are showboating too much?

[Ginofan]

Am I the only one who thinks the US are showboating too much?

I like it. I like how much it is embarassing the opposing team.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

ugh horrible call.......

[MannyIsGod]

Yes you are.

I swear Marc Gasol loves Lynrd Skynard

[naico]

Anthony is such a fucking idiot! Lowest IQ in the history of the NBA..Yes i'm considering Muruesan

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

why don't they let both teams play? FIBA is meant to be more physical

[bdictjames]

I like it. I like how much it is embarassing the opposing team.
I think that's why much of the world wants the US to go down in basketball.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

well this one is over already

[Ginofan]

Is Rubio that kid's last name or his first? And if it's his last why does he get to have his first name on his jersey?

lol @ Spain's attempt at an ally oop

[Ginofan]

I think that's why much of the world wants the US to go down in basketball.

Well you can't be liked by everyone. Eff the world as long as we win.

[Pero]

Looks like Spain is done for this one. :lol

[NBA Junkie]

The only complaint I have with LeBron is that he's been careless with his passes.

[MannyIsGod]

I think that's why much of the world wants the US to go down in basketball.

Well the rest of the world can kiss our Spalding loving asses

[bdictjames]

Fuck you Americans

go Spain and Argentina

[Ginofan]

Fuck you Americans

go Spain and Argentina

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lmao:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Fuck you Americans

go Spain and Argentina


:lmao

Don't be mad at Ginofan. She has some Phillipino in her....at times.

[SuperManu!!!]

Well the rest of the world can kiss our Spalding loving asses

You should be kissing CHina because right now they own the games :toast

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Looks like it's the USA vs Australia in the qtr finals :smokin

Time to beatup some NBA superstars :lol

[MannyIsGod]

You should be kissing CHina because right now they own the games :toast

That basketball court is like an embassy. It may be in China but its US territory. :)

[Ginofan]

:lmao

Don't be mad at Ginofan. She has some Phillipino in her....at times.

Duuuuude! lol

I just find it funny how the haters try to come in and play the "lay low" card until they see something they don't like and BAM! it's the "FUCK AMERICANS!!!" card flying out.

[Ginofan]

You should be kissing CHina because right now they own the games :toast

Chinese are a bunch of cheating dictators, they don't deserve my kiss.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

WOW RUBIO........what a pass for the oop

[fotan2]

looks like the game is over if USA doenn't blow out the 20 points lead

[MannyIsGod]

Duuuuude! lol

I just find it funny how the haters try to come in and play the "lay low" card until they see something they don't like and BAM! it's the "FUCK AMERICANS!!!" card flying out.

Fuck them. They had their bullshit four or so years where they got to win but that shit is over now. If they want to catch the US team for real they better get in gear cause this team is fired up.

[naico]

Paul taking his 3,4 steps again

[JamStone]

USA could use Tyson Chandler instead of Carlos Boozer against a team like Spain.

[bdictjames]

Fernandez is crazy. Its like he never gets tired.

[MannyIsGod]

Chinese team knows its over. They're hitting the exits to avoid traffic. :lol

[Ginofan]

Speaking of Lynrd Skynrd, Manny...

Rodriguez AND the Gasol brothers look like they could sub for a 70s southern rock band.

[bdictjames]

Didn't Marion Jones cheat on the Olympics as well?

It happens.

[MannyIsGod]

Marc Gasol just needs a wife beater and a Tbird and he'd have the whole souther white trash look down pat with that greasy ass mullet of his.

[bdictjames]

The live commentary is fucking annoying.

[MannyIsGod]

Didn't Marion Jones cheat on the Olympics as well?

It happens.

Fine, but the Chinese subbed out an 8 year old BECAUSE SHE WAS UGLY.

See, China sucks.

[MannyIsGod]

The live commentary is fucking annoying.

Then turn off the sound and do your own? God damn are you always this anal or just when the American basketball team is pounding someone else in the ass?

[NBA Junkie]

The live commentary is fucking annoying.

That's Doug Collins for you.

[bdictjames]

Fine, but the Chinese subbed out an 8 year old BECAUSE SHE WAS UGLY.

See, China sucks.
Its fucking communism.

Western world values individuality over the community. That little girl will just think that she is doing it for something greater than herself.

[bdictjames]

Then turn off the sound and do your own? God damn are you always this anal or just when the American basketball team is pounding someone else in the ass?
Im just reading it off nbcolympics.com. I cant hear any commentary.

[SuperManu!!!]

Fine, but the Chinese subbed out an 8 year old BECAUSE SHE WAS UGLY.

See, China sucks.


Dude....gusfraba....gusfraba.....

[MannyIsGod]

Its fucking communism.

Western world values individuality over the community. That little girl will just think that she is doing it for something greater than herself.

:lmao

Apparently Communism values beauty over voice as well. Don't be a dumbass.

[mrspurs]

Paul taking his 3,4 steps again

why cant the nba refs see that?

[Ginofan]

And instead of beautifying the city they decided to spend their money on NEW buildings oh yeah and fucking huge ass walls to cover the "ghettos" of the city. :lol Chinese gymnasts have a history of cheating as well...see Yang Yun of the 2000 sydney games...only 14 years old. Jesus christ.

[MannyIsGod]

Im just reading it off nbcolympics.com. I cant hear any commentary.

Then why are you saying the US is showboating and its pissing you off? Does the commentary tell you they showboated?

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

it's a known fact that everyone except the Australians cheat in the Olympics :smokin :toast

[Ginofan]

This commercial is awesome!

[sribb43]

its nice to hear the NBA on NBC theme song when they go to commercials..fuck ESPN and ABC

[bdictjames]

Then why are you saying the US is showboating and its pissing you off? Does the commentary tell you they showboated?
"Spain slaps Prince so loud that you can hear it from China but they complain about the call."

"Garbojosa hits a 3 after a pick and pop. He is very skilled at that. He looks a little like thoses 40 year olds at the "Y" who look a step slow but don't ever miss open jumpers."

[bdictjames]

its nice to hear the NBA on NBC theme song when they go to commercials..fuck ESPN and ABC
Who's that on your sig?

[Pero]

Then why are you saying the US is showboating and its pissing you off? Does the commentary tell you they showboated?

:lmao

[Ginofan]

"Spain slaps Prince so loud that you can hear it from China but they complain about the call."

"Garbojosa hits a 3 after a pick and pop. He is very skilled at that. He looks a little like thoses 40 year olds at the "Y" who look a step slow but don't ever miss open jumpers."

I admit, I LOL-ed.

[Pero]

"Spain slaps Prince so loud that you can hear it from China but they complain about the call."

"Garbojosa hits a 3 after a pick and pop. He is very skilled at that. He looks a little like thoses 40 year olds at the "Y" who look a step slow but don't ever miss open jumpers."

:lol

[bdictjames]

:lmao

Apparently Communism values beauty over voice as well. Don't be a dumbass.
They think differently.

What's ugly for them might be cute for you. Obviously they've been isolating themselves from the world, now they're hosting the biggest event in 4 years for the world (probably), and they're trying to make it as great as possible.

Which also explains the fake video fireworks.

Dont be a dumbass.

[MannyIsGod]

Too bad Tyson Gay didn't make the final.

[Ginofan]

They think differently.

What's ugly for them might be cute for you. Obviously they've been isolating themselves from the world, now they're hosting the biggest event in 4 years for the world (probably), and they're trying to make it as great as possible.

Which also explains the fake video fireworks.

Dont be a dumbass.

People don't give a shit about fireworks. They care about lying about PEOPLE...the country's PEOPLE. Subbing an 8 year old girl because she's ugly, saying you have 56 children from 56 chinese cultures representing those cultures and then it turns out they are all from the same single culture, etc etc are just plain LIES. It doesn't matter if that's not offensive in China...they are presenting this event to the entire WORLD. They should take in to consideration the sensitivities of the entire WORLD or don't fucking host the games.

[MannyIsGod]

They think differently.

What's ugly for them might be cute for you. Obviously they've been isolating themselves from the world, now they're hosting the biggest event in 4 years for the world (probably), and they're trying to make it as great as possible.

Which also explains the fake video fireworks.

Dont be a dumbass.

Its so fucking stuipd that you're actually defending them for this. Saying they think differently is pretty damn obvious but it doesn't make it right. I don't care what culture you're from - telling an 8 year old girl she's too ugly to be in a show but that you're going to use her voice and let some other girl get the credit is WRONG.

I'm not going to talk about it anymore in this thread since this is the basketball thread but I think your'e an absolute idiot for comparing that to the fireworks.

[mrspurs]

Bosh is no match for Gasol

yeah no joke, someone said it earlier, they should have tyson instead of boozer, and im adding bosh to that instead of list as well....tyson is a better defender then both bosh and boozer easily....and the alley-oops with his teammate cp3 would be non-stop.......just ask fab, duncan and kurt thomas :wow

[Ginofan]

Too bad Tyson Gay didn't make the final.

Yeah, I feel real bad for him. He just didn't seem the same after that hamstring injury.

[bdictjames]

They did come out clean about it.

China's Olympics, they can do whatever they want. As long as it is approved by the Olympic Committee and no rages from the committee so far.

[SuperManu!!!]

So how's the score since i can't watch the game because of that fucking soccer game

[Ginofan]

They did come out clean about it.

China's Olympics, they can do whatever they want. As long as it is approved by the Olympic Committee and no rages from the committee so far.

:lol

They only came clean after it was uncovered by international media. And for the record the IOC has no balls it wouldn't say anything anyways.

Onto basketball...

[Pero]

They did come out clean about it.

China's Olympics, they can do whatever they want. As long as it is approved by the Olympic Committee and no rages from the committee so far.

Please and what would they do if they didn't like something? Cry to mommy?

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

MELO is on FIRE!

[Pero]

USA lead 70-48

[polandprzem]

Spain is sleeping



btw. how the refs you whinny americans?

[Pero]

Marc Gasol sucks. And laker fans were saying he's the biggest big man in europe lmao.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

So how's the score since i can't watch the game because of that fucking soccer game

USA 72-48 Spain


http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/Schedule/BK.shtml

^^ they have a pretty decent pbp for the games

[SuperManu!!!]

From the scoreboard, can we say that spain can't defend shit

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Man the Americans are toast in the qtr finals :smokin :lol

[MannyIsGod]

That Wade dunk was sweet.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

:lol Bosh owns his teammate

[bdictjames]

You can watch it for free in nbcolympics.com

[polandprzem]

Wade can't dribble

[bdictjames]

Rubio cant shoot.

[SuperManu!!!]

You can watch it for free in nbcolympics.com

Only if you are from US

[polandprzem]

LeBron can't pass

[polandprzem]

Only if you are from US

http://www.itvp.pl/player/maxsize.html?mode=2&channel=452&video_id=38383

[bdictjames]

Marc Gasol should learn more finesse from his brother. The guy is stiff and slow.

[DynastyBuilder]

It's just not a game until you see Chris Paul floppin on the deck like a mackerel.

Now I can stop watching.

[SuperManu!!!]

http://www.itvp.pl/player/maxsize.html?mode=2&channel=452&video_id=38383

Nope. DOesn't work. Thanks anyway

[polandprzem]

Marc Gasol should learn more finesse from his brother. The guy is stiff and slow.

Cause his woman told him to stiff it and slow down

[bdictjames]

US wins a meaningless game.. Im out.

[polandprzem]

Nope. DOesn't work. Thanks anyway

Check the PM

[MannyIsGod]

US wins a meaningless game.. Im out.

LOL hater. If Spain had won the game woudln't have been meaningless to you.

[Ginofan]

Good riddance.

[Holt's Cat]

Spain. Two parts caveman and the rest hype.

[Holt's Cat]

Hey world, tell us how our ass tastes.

[Ginofan]

Spain. Two parts caveman and the rest hype.

:lmao:lmao Nice!

[MannyIsGod]

Spain. Two parts caveman and the rest hype.


Hey world, tell us how our ass tastes.

:rollin

[Marklar MM]

Blow Out!

[Budkin]

What a joke... no one is stopping us this year. I can't wait to embarrass Argentina too.

[TMTTRIO]

Great game for Team USA

[Biggems]

We cant shoot for shit.....3pt or FTs, but who cares. We are the fastest team on the court. We force a ton of turnovers. We get too many layups and dunks. Our defense is impregnable (Thank you Mike Tyson for this one).

Honestly our only true flaw is that we turn the ball over too much. We make careless, lazy, and sloppy passes. Basically we try to be too cute at times.....however, it is that same creativity that gets us so many easy points, so I can live with the turnovers, especially if we keep winning by 20+.

USA USA USA USA USA

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Another great win by a landslide... the US is murdering its way back to the gold.


LOL hater. If Spain had won the game woudln't have been meaningless to you.

A lot of Americans acted the same way back in 04, so it shouldn't really surprise you.

[Fernando TD21]

Who has been the main guy on team USA so far?

[SuperManu!!!]

What a joke... no one is stopping us this year. I can't wait to embarrass Argentina too.

And then they wonder why USA is hated so much :rolleyes

[angel_luv]

Spain was painful to watch.

[benefactor]

Wow...another great game. This team is really starting to change my opinion of them. I have been worried about them maintaining their defensive intensity but they are showing no signs of slowing down. They forced 28 turnovers and had twice as many assists as Spain. The showboating has basically stopped and this team looks to be all business on the offensive end, with good ball movement that has created a lot more easy opportunities.

James continues to destroy everyone...18pts, 8ast, 5reb and 4 steals. He is not willing to accept failure again, a sentiment that permeates from this team more and more with every game. It was good to see Melo regain some confidence too. He seems to have found his stroke at just the right time. Hopefully it carries on into the tournament. Prince also got some confidence boosting play. I have always thought that he could be an asset to this team on the perimeter with his defense. If he continues to knock down those shots he should get more burn.

Dwight Howard had some real bonehead plays. He had a few stupid fouls at the beginning and a goal tend that he never should have went for. I like Bosh better in this style of play. Neither had a great game this game, but I think Bosh just works better within the offense. Man, just imagine what it would be like if we could swap out Boozer and Howard for Josh Smith and Tyson Chandler. There would be even more ownage than we are seeing now.

Good win...lets stay focused and not get overconfident...do that and the gold should be coming home.

[MannyIsGod]

And then they wonder why USA is hated so much :rolleyes

because some in the world are oversensitive namby pambys? I agree.

[xtremesteven33]

i hope Argentina puts a beating on Team USA

[MaNuMaNiAc]

because some in the world are oversensitive namby pambys? I agree.

:lol

[benefactor]

i hope Argentina puts a beating on Team USA
Like the beatings you put on yourself in the shower?

[Ginofan]

boo hoo hoo Americans are showboaters...Americans are so arrogant....boo hoo hoo

[samikeyp]

boo hoo hoo Americans are showboaters...Americans are so arrogant....boo hoo hoo

:lmao

I love how when the US team fast breaks and dunks and blocks shots its showboating but if another team does it, its good basketball. :toast

[bdictjames]

:lmao

I love how when the US team fast breaks and dunks and blocks shots its showboating but if another team does it, its good basketball. :toast
The only thing really pissing me off, is when its a dead ball, the person of the opposing team just tries to shoot the ball and then Lebron or Kobe show off their athleticism by grabbing the ball from the air or blocking it to the stands.

Not necessary.

[TheTruth]

The only thing really pissing me off, is when its a dead ball, the person of the opposing team just tries to shoot the ball and then Lebron or Kobe show off their athleticism by grabbing the ball from the air or blocking it to the stands.

Not necessary.

Dirk isn't American and he's the worst about this in the NBA. It's not just Americans.

[bdictjames]

Dirk isn't American and he's the worst about this in the NBA. It's not just Americans.
I've never seen any other team do it, never seen Germany in action, never seen Dirk do it. But I'd hate him as well about this.

This is perhaps one of the reasons why I dislike KG. I think that's just disrespecting your opponent.

[samikeyp]

The only thing really pissing me off, is when its a dead ball, the person of the opposing team just tries to shoot the ball and then Lebron or Kobe show off their athleticism by grabbing the ball from the air or blocking it to the stands.

Not necessary.

Neither is shooting the ball. Hand it to the ref.

[alamo50]

Who has been the main guy on team USA so far?

Flash.

[bdictjames]

Neither is shooting the ball. Hand it to the ref.
Its instinct to shoot the ball whenever you get a chance to. I dont know about you, but playing a game, its instinct for me to at least see how's my shot going in when its a dead ball.

[samikeyp]

Its instinct to shoot the ball whenever you get a chance to. I dont know about you, but playing a game, its instinct for me to at least see how's my shot going in when its a dead ball.

and its just as instinctive to go after a shot, especially for me...when I played basketball regularly..all I had was defense! :lol

My point is that both, while legal, are unnecessary. One isn't better than the other.

[bdictjames]

Neither is shooting the ball. Hand it to the ref.


and its just as instinctive to go after a shot, especially for me...when I played basketball regularly..all I had was defense! :lol

My point is that both, while legal, are unnecessary. One isn't better than the other.
If you're a little bit off with your shot that game, and you just want to see one drop to the net, you shoot it when its a dead ball. That's why when Duncan misses a freethrow he takes the ball, and tries to do a small layup shot near the rim. (I've seen him do this a couple times)

Its to boost up your confidence, or just help you get into a rhythm.

[TheMadHatter]

Team USA is BACK bay! We are going to steam-roll our way to Gold once again.

Lebron and Wade are just fantastic. I look forward to watching them play next season. If Dwight Howard could ever develop any semblance of an offensive game he would dominate the NBA.

[Brutalis]

Nice thumping.

We should have covered our eyes after the game just to mock them.

[Pero]

:lol

[MannyIsGod]

If you're a little bit off with your shot that game, and you just want to see one drop to the net, you shoot it when its a dead ball. That's why when Duncan misses a freethrow he takes the ball, and tries to do a small layup shot near the rim. (I've seen him do this a couple times)

Its to boost up your confidence, or just help you get into a rhythm.

You have a fucking excuse for everything.

[benefactor]

Flash.
I would say James has had the most impact. Don't get me wrong, Wade has been MUCH better than I expected him to be but James is just a force on both ends of the floor. Scoring, rebounding, steals, blocks...his all around ownage is something to behold.

[E20]

Spain played just horrible. They were missing everything in the second half.

Lebron James is a motherfucking beast. I don't care who it is, the man is a tank. I'm assuming everybody saw the sequence where he got bumped then he exploded and slammed with his left hand. Unbelievable.

Lebron > Ducks.

[bdictjames]

You have a fucking excuse for everything.
Its not an excuse.

[samikeyp]

If you're a little bit off with your shot that game, and you just want to see one drop to the net, you shoot it when its a dead ball. That's why when Duncan misses a freethrow he takes the ball, and tries to do a small layup shot near the rim. (I've seen him do this a couple times)

Its to boost up your confidence, or just help you get into a rhythm.

I know why its done but my point stands...it is done after the ball and is not needed. There is nothing wrong with doing it but there is nothing wrong with grabbing the shot or blocking it either.

[T Park]

Suck it world.

The US is back baby :elephant

[Biggems]

after today.....S.Pain stands for Sphincter Pain....cause the USA just abused their Espana asses prison style......

Next up is Irk and Caveman......I hope we keep our feet on the throats of our opponents.....then Irk can as Kobe how his ass tastes and Kobe can tell Irk..."Like my bratwurst, you Nazi bitch"

[samikeyp]

Its a good sign that in Team USA's biggest games, they had two of their biggest blowouts. It shows that they are not taking this lightly.

[samikeyp]

after today.....S.Pain stands for Sphincter Pain....

:lmao

[rj215]

Great win and deinitely a statement game. I just hope they don't get overconfident since they could still meet Spain, Greece and Argentina in the medal rounds.

Funny how this team thrives on defense and yet Colangelo's other creation (the Suns) never play any...

[samikeyp]

If the US keeps winning by these margins, which is no guarantee, I am sure it won't be long before we hear the "the US is running it up because they are arrogant and showboats and poor sports" card being dropped.

[Rescueone]

If you're a little bit off with your shot that game, and you just want to see one drop to the net, you shoot it when its a dead ball. That's why when Duncan misses a freethrow he takes the ball, and tries to do a small layup shot near the rim. (I've seen him do this a couple times)

Its to boost up your confidence, or just help you get into a rhythm.

That's why some block the shot during a dead ball. It's to prevent one from getting into a rhythm and going on a hot streak against your team. I see not a damn thing wrong with it. Let's them shoot during the game when it counts for real. That's what pre game warm ups are for.

[coachmac87]

If the US keeps winning by these margins, which is no guarantee, I am sure it won't be long before we hear the "the US is running it up because they are arrogant and showboats and poor sports" card being dropped.



fuck it....that just shows how much better we are than the rest of the competition. Anybody would love to run up the score against the US....but they just cant:lol

[Rescueone]

and its just as instinctive to go after a shot, especially for me...when I played basketball regularly..all I had was defense! :lol

My point is that both, while legal, are unnecessary. One isn't better than the other.

BINGO! for every action there is always a reaction. Don't shoot, won't get snatched out of the air or put in the crowd.

[Rescueone]

True, The U.S. will never be embarassed in international competition again, EVER!!

[samikeyp]

I like it. I like how much it is embarassing the opposing team.


I think that's why much of the world wants the US to go down in basketball.

Because Mandy likes the US team winning big?

Wow! I knew she was popular but I didn't know Ginofan was a world Icon!! :lol

[Slo spurs fan]

I thought you Americans don´t care about international basketball.:rolleyes

Nice game trough. But I agree with streaky. It will be different if you meet Spain again in the finals. USA will win again but not that easy.

[samikeyp]

I thought you Americans don´t care about international basketball.:rolleyes.

Some do, some don't. As long as Team USA does, that is all that matters.

[Slo spurs fan]

Some do, some don't. As long as Team USA does, that is all that matters.

Yeah, I know. I had T-Park in my mind.

[sendman]

Yeah, I know. I had T-Park in my mind.

Dude, you have a lot on your mind.:lmao

[Tully365]

Suck it world.

:lol

[mavs>spurs2]

Dude, you have a lot on your mind.:lmao

RACK THIS GUY!! :lmao

[Slo spurs fan]

Dude, you have a lot on your mind.:lmao

Yeah! That explain my headache! Fuck you T-Park! Get the fuck out of my head!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

:lmao

I love how when the US team fast breaks and dunks and blocks shots its showboating but if another team does it, its good basketball. :toast


If the US keeps winning by these margins, which is no guarantee, I am sure it won't be long before we hear the "the US is running it up because they are arrogant and showboats and poor sports" card being dropped.

God! sami, drop the fucking victim routine! its not as if a lot of Americans didn't put a shitload of bullshit and excuses up when they lost back in 04. There are sore losers everywhere. You make a fucking art out of playing the victim, you know that?

[samikeyp]

God! sami, drop the fucking victim routine! its not as if a lot of American's didn't put a shitload of bullshit and excuses up back when they lost in 04. There are sore losers everywhere. You make a fucking art out of playing the victim, you know that?

Relax friend...I wasn't trying to play "poor USA". I agree with you about 04. Too much BS and too many excuses, niether of which had a place. The US got beat fair and square. I was referring to the sore losers you mentioned, that was the point I was trying to make also that and the double standard that seems to be applicable with some fans. I guarantee you that if the US loses again, the BS will return. Sad but true.

P.S. Who is Sami?

[Brutalis]

If the US keeps winning by these margins, which is no guarantee, I am sure it won't be long before we hear the "the US is running it up because they are arrogant and showboats and poor sports" card being dropped.

Yeah and what's funny is you don't hear that on the girls side ever.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Relax friend...I wasn't trying to play "poor USA". I agree with you about 04. Too much BS and too many excuses, niether of which had a place. The US got beat fair and square. I was referring to the sore losers you mentioned, that was the point I was trying to make also that and the double standard that seems to be applicable with some fans. I guarantee you that if the US loses again, the BS will return. Sad but true.

P.S. Who is Sami?

Its true, there are sore losers everywhere, but its funny how you don't see people predicting about how if the US loses, Americans will go back to claiming the Olympics are meaningless and that they lost because the weather was too moist or some shit like that.

Point is, if there are sore losers everywhere, stop acting as if the US is the only one getting stuck with the short end of this stick.

P.S. Sami would be "Samikeyp" abbreviated because I'm one lazy mofo...

[samikeyp]

Its true, there are sore losers everywhere, but its funny how you don't see people predicting about how if the US loses, Americans will go back to claiming the Olympics are meaningless and that they lost because the whether was too moist or some shit like that.

Point is, if there are sore losers everywhere, stop acting as if the US is the only one getting stuck with the short end of this stick.

P.S. Sami would be "Samikeyp" abbreviated because I'm one lazy mofo...

Actually our points are the same, we are both speaking about sore losers.

I will predict it right now, if the US loses a game, the "its meaningless" excuse will once again rear its ugly head, as it did in 02, 04 and 06. Im not acting that way about the US at all, other countries heard it for years and still hear it. In 2004, some people here didn't want to give Argentina credit for their outstanding performance or Greece for their's in 06...those people got called out for it and rightfully so. It wasn't fair to those teams either. I am merely referring to the US end of it.


P.S. Sami would be "Samikeyp" abbreviated because I'm one lazy mofo

Yeah I know...I was giving you shit for it. :)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Actually our points are the same, we are both speaking about sore losers.

I will predict it right now, if the US loses a game, the "its meaningless" excuse will once again rear its ugly head, as it did in 02, 04 and 06. Im not acting that way about the US at all, other countries heard it for years and still hear it. In 2004, some people here didn't want to give Argentina credit for their outstanding performance or Greece for their's in 06...those people got called out for it and rightfully so. It wasn't fair to those teams either. I am merely referring to the US end of it.


Fair enough

[T Park]

I thought you Americans don´t care about international basketball.:rolleyes

Nice game trough. But I agree with streaky. It will be different if you meet Spain again in the finals. USA will win again but not that easy.


Really don't.

Its a nice distraction in August.

[T Park]

Yeah! That explain my headache! Fuck you T-Park! Get the fuck out of my head!

??

Very feeble minded are you?

[Pero]

If the US keeps winning by these margins, which is no guarantee, I am sure it won't be long before we hear the "the US is running it up because they are arrogant and showboats and poor sports" card being dropped.

Well to be fair, it's kind of hard not to run up the score if you're USA, they don't have a 2nd unit, they've got 12 starters on their team.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Well to be fair, it's kind of hard not to run up the score if you're USA, they don't have a 2nd unit, they've got 12 starters on their team.

I never understood the whole "don't run up the score" bullshit! Especially in a major tournament. Its idiotic, sore loser crap! If you don't want the other team to run up the score... PLAY BETTER! The US should be winning these games by as many points as they can, and if that bothers other team's fans then fuck them. I know that if Argentina had the team the US has these Olympics, I would want them decimating the competition without mercy.

[Pero]

I never understood the whole "don't run up the score" bullshit! Especially in a major tournament. Its idiotic, sore loser crap! If you don't want the other team to run up the score... PLAY BETTER! The US should be winning these games by as many points as they can, and if that bothers other team's fans then fuck them. I know that if Argentina had the team the US has these Olympics, I would want them decimating the competition without mercy.

Heh, after 20-30 point difference, I wouldn't care. I'd rather see the younger guys or the ones that don't play much get a chance than run up the score.

[samikeyp]

I never understood the whole "don't run up the score" bullshit! Especially in a major tournament. Its idiotic, sore loser crap! If you don't want the other team to run up the score... PLAY BETTER! The US should be winning these games by as many points as they can, and if that bothers other team's fans then fuck them. I know that if Argentina had the team the US has these Olympics, I would want them decimating the competition without mercy.

Agreed. If you empty your bench and are still scoring, then it falls on the defense.

[LakerLanny]

The only question is if the USA can maintain the same level of defensive intensity thoughout the tournament that they have shown so far.

If they do, they aren't losing.

But that is easier said then done, they have been playing almost frenzied defense and if they let down at all, Spain, Greece, Argentina are good enough to beat them in one game.

But I give Coach K some credit so far. He was awful in 2006, zero adjustments to the Greece pick and roll play and looked like a dumbshit. Now, I don't think they have gotten pick and rolled once in the entire tournament and he has guys like Wade and LeBron playing the best defense by far of their entire careers.

But it means nothing unless they close the deal.

[bee01]

I don't see a letdown in intensity happening in the remaining Olympic games. This team really is that hungry for redemption.

Future World Championships and Olympics, who knows - the US team that is assembled might feel content and not give nearly the same effort.

[mytespurs]

The way I see it, the gold medal is the USA's to lose. That's why I don't get overly excited about USA victories....I mean, how can they not be favored with the talent and coaching. I also think this team is focused on the goal (which is winning the gold) and not are not taking anything for granted in contrast to the "all we need to do is show up to get the gold" mentality.