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Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 10:56 AM
Sod off, Jim Rome, Mike Greenberg and Reggie Miller. Schuck on this all you Americans that are pulling against the USA basketball team.
Does team USA have some shooting deficiencies? Yes. Are they sans roll players, players that are used to setting picks and doing all the dirty work, the little things that help every great team win? Yes. Is this their fault? No, it is the fault of the people that make the teams up.
This team does not need the money, the glory, and the acclaim that the other athletes in the Games need, they have all of that already. They are in Greece because they want to win a medal for their country. They are there even when a lot of other stars were affraid to go because of security worries( not unfounded) All these multimillionaires could be on some exotic beach in their Summer off, or at some exclusive Golf Resort or just at home safe and sound with their families. Are they? No, they are using up their precious time off doing what they love to do, and that is play ball.
These are scary times in the world, they were a little nervous about going to the Olympics because who knew if some cock bite terrorist would try to kill them or any other Americans so they can win a battle in their so-called jihad and be martyred and spend eternty with their 72 virgins in paradise. Team USA went to Greece under these dangerous circumstances, not for the money or glory, but because they felt a desire to help their country win the Gold.
We should be praising the team, not ragging on them for losing to a bunch of white no names who know how to play international ball a lot better, and have had a lot more practice and experience doing so.
I for one am proud of our players for showing the courage to go to Greece when others did not, for risking injury, for taking the time out of their well earned vacations to play for the Red White and Blue, and anyone who is not, can shove it.

This goes for the coaches too. Pop and Larry could be resting and enjoying their Summer too. I commend you men.

Whottt
08-25-2004, 11:37 AM
Great post Jimbo, I agree 100%. I'm actually kind of amazed you made this post.

Now if you could just lose that habit of making death threats to those who don't share your love of Osama and millitant Islam.

SAmikeyp
08-25-2004, 11:49 AM
well said Jimmy Franchise.

Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 12:09 PM
Thanks Mikey.

Whottt, you know I love you man. :)

You need to learn a few things about me. 1. I will argue a point just for the sake of arguing. 2. A lot of what I say is tongue in cheek. 3. I would never wish harm on a fellow Spurs fan. :)

bigzak25
08-25-2004, 12:56 PM
how any american can root against the US is beyond me.

I assume it's because if the US loses it would force the selection committe to make changes.

If the US wins the gold, will the committe still change they way they select the players? And how do they select the players? Is somebody in their pockets? If the US wins with the Gold with this team, will they stand up and say "what we do works." and be unwilling to go out on a limb and select a team based on role players and what not....

Because lets be real...no team is guaranteed a gold. Not even a US squad that is better put together, with defensive specialists, shooters, and role players. Does the selection committe have the balls to be scrutinized if they put the team together differently and the US fails to win the Gold?

Again, I thinks it's all about the dollars, and I think the committe is being paid off in one way or another.

That being said, Go Team USA, I want TD to have a Gold Medal.

ididnotnothat
08-25-2004, 01:47 PM
I don't think anyone is rooting against the USA as they are rooting against the NBA and the players who can't look past their big fat wallets to represent their country and how they've lost the true spirit of TEAM basketball.


Go USA!!!

SAmikeyp
08-25-2004, 02:06 PM
actually, there are posters here who have said they were rooting against the US and not just the ones who are from other countries. They are against the NBA players playing in the olympics. I am cool with that. I am also cool with the people who have a problem with the selection process, I am one of them. Personally, I root for anyone wearing USA on their uniform, whether its hoops, track, badminton, whatever. Unlike a lot of posters here, I am not going to try to impose my belief system on others but I just don't always agree with some things. Rooting against your own country is one of them.

Joe Chalupa
08-25-2004, 02:14 PM
GO USA!!!!!!!!

Spurminator
08-25-2004, 02:42 PM
If Duncan wasn't on the team, I probably wouldn't care one way or the other. I don't like the current state of the game, or the way it is played in the NBA, or the way kids are learning to play it.

Maybe if teams that rely on great shooting and passing ability are shown to play a more successful brand of basketball, it would affect the NBA game positively.

I couldn't root against the USA, but I certainly won't lose any sleep if they lose.

E20
08-25-2004, 02:48 PM
It's good to see some Americans that like Team USA. :fro

Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 03:21 PM
There are many media members, and "fans" that are rooting against the USA team. They say they are not doing this , not doing that..blah blah blah...well, these guys are the STARS in the NBA, they are not players that play that type of bball as 2nd nature, it is new to them to set picks, to mix it up and get down and dirty, and also it is not their fault that they are not made up of a bunch of great outside shooters. This was not their fault, they are playing the hand that was dealt them. They are playing hard, they are trying to win, and they should be supported, nuff said.

CosmicCowboyXXX
08-25-2004, 03:37 PM
Great post Jimbo, I agree 100%. I'm actually kind of amazed you made this post.

There is no way Jim wrote that post...on close inspection there is not one single typo in that post. We have been posting on the same boards for 5 years now and he is normally incapable of posting a single sentence without a typo, much less several consecutive paragraphs...:lol

Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 03:41 PM
Hey CC...:flipoff

That is my post 100%.....

PS I even EMailed that post to Mike and Mike and Dan Patrick.

CosmicCowboyXXX
08-25-2004, 04:45 PM
sooooo...you are telling me that after 5 years you have finally figured out how to use the spell check?...:lol

Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 05:06 PM
No CC, I just take my time to proof read prior to posting long posts nowadays, because I got tired of you and Travis ragging on my typos all the time. :spin

Samurai Jane
08-25-2004, 05:07 PM
I'm sure he emailed it to Travis for proofreading before posting it.. :p

travis2
08-25-2004, 06:35 PM
Nobody talks to me...

Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 06:43 PM
ahhhh Travis, I will talk to you big guy. How are you doing buddy, you been alright? You have been scarce in here lately...the ball and chain been working you to death or what?

Pooh
08-25-2004, 06:51 PM
We'll see how they do tomorrow against Spain. Should they fall you can put them right along with that 88 college squad who fell on their asses in Seoul.

Team USA as become "the team you love to see lose." Their so vunerable it's not even funny. The original dream team would whip this verison easily.

Jimcs50
08-25-2004, 06:55 PM
Pooh, there were 10 Hall of Famers on that team....your statement does not mean jackshit. That team would beat any team including every championship team ever to have played.

bigzak25
08-25-2004, 07:02 PM
They're so vunerable it's not even funny.

Sincerely,

Teshaun Prince, '03 Eastern Finals-


Your pacers are the team everyone here loves to see lose...well, them and the lakers...don't kid yourself.

Shelly
08-25-2004, 07:04 PM
Wow, Pooh. You're just a ray of sunshine, aren't you?

Pooh
08-25-2004, 07:07 PM
A bright ray....I found myself rooting fro Greece the other day. I really think Spain can upset the US tomorrow too. They're not dominating, the world has caught up with the U.S.

SAmikeyp
08-25-2004, 07:11 PM
The 88 team was overmatched. It was college kids against seasoned pros. Not NBA pros but teams that had played together for years and players who played pro ball in Europe.

Pooh
08-25-2004, 07:22 PM
What the NBA and team USA could do is just have a team...NBDL players play together for a year against international competition. then bring in a handful of nba players after the season and there is your team. least you would have some with internation experience already and maybe, just maybe field a better team.

ClintSquint
08-25-2004, 09:35 PM
Where in the rule book does it say that the USA team must win the Gold medal in basketball?

Have we lost our ability to lose with grace?

IT'S A FREAKIN' GAME!

Hook Dem
08-25-2004, 11:16 PM
Well said Clint....but let's wait till we lose ....okay?:lol

jalbre6
08-26-2004, 03:24 AM
nobody is gonna watch a team of NBDL talent in the Olympics, period. I do have a question, however.

Could the US send the NCAA champ (let's say UConn) over to the Games and expect to win? Purely hypothecial, I know, but still....:dog

Jimcs50
08-26-2004, 10:52 AM
Suck on that USA haters! We spanked Spain with the help of Marbury's 31 pts.

Now, the only way we can not win a medal is to lose the next 2 games in a row...I do not see that happening.

bigzak25
08-26-2004, 10:59 AM
is argentina next?

the spanish coach was pissed about a late timeout?

c'mon....

Samurai Jane
08-26-2004, 11:01 AM
Jim, don't they have to win the next game to be guaranteed a medal?

Jimcs50
08-26-2004, 11:03 AM
No Jenn, if they lose, then they play the other semifinal loser for the Bronze.

Alamo Spurs Fan
08-26-2004, 11:04 AM
I'm not Jim, but if they win the next game they're guaranteed at least silver. If they lose, they have to win the game after that for bronze.

Jimcs50
08-26-2004, 11:06 AM
I'm not Jim,


Thank God, or I would have had to call a shrink, because I thought I was Jim. :)

Samurai Jane
08-26-2004, 11:08 AM
OH Ok, I didn't realize it was double elimination or something like that...

Thanks!!

bigzak25
08-26-2004, 11:28 AM
if the US can win the next one, the haters will jump on the bandwagon.....

tlongII
08-26-2004, 11:29 AM
The refs are doing their best to screw us, but we might just win this damn thing anyway! I would much rather have NBA stars playing in the Olympics! It is much more entertaining to see players you are familiar with. Hopefully Zach will go in '08.

Jimcs50
08-26-2004, 11:41 AM
OH Ok, I didn't realize it was double elimination or something like that...

Thanks!!

Jenn, it is not double elimination. It is just that unlike the Final 4 in college bball, they do play for 3rd place in the Olympics, hence the reason why the US team would have to lose in semis and then lose in the Bronze medal game to not medal....now you understand?

Alamo Spurs Fan
08-26-2004, 11:42 AM
Thank God, or I would have had to call a shrink, because I thought I was Jim.

DAMMIT, Jim! I'm a DOCtor...not a JIM!

http://mapage.noos.fr/viper/kelly2.jpg

:lol

Samurai Jane
08-26-2004, 01:09 PM
OK, Jim, I got it.. thanks!!

E20
08-26-2004, 01:13 PM
**** every hater that doubted team USA.

CosmicCowboyXXX
08-26-2004, 01:25 PM
**** every hater that doubted team USA.

I'm not a hater I'm a realist...Despite the fact that Spain swept bracket A it was a good matchup for team USA...in their bracket they relied on a power front court and slashing guards...and were almost as bad from three point range as the US team...Argentina will be a much tougher matchup... they play a very physical but also finesse "slice and dice" kind of game...The US is gonna have to bring their A+ game to survive that one...

E20
08-26-2004, 01:26 PM
Since you declare yourself a hater your not fucked then. Realist I can see with all the US's shooters woes, but this once goes out to the trolls.

CosmicCowboyXXX
08-30-2004, 10:08 AM
I'm not a hater I'm a realist...Despite the fact that Spain swept bracket A it was a good matchup for team USA...in their bracket they relied on a power front court and slashing guards...and were almost as bad from three point range as the US team...Argentina will be a much tougher matchup... they play a very physical but also finesse "slice and dice" kind of game...The US is gonna have to bring their A+ game to survive that one...

sometimes it sucks to be right.