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I've hated Colangelo for his kiss the ring routine with Popovich last decade. It does not surprise me that toad would value something other than winning.
Imagine if this travesty happens..Is this dude conditioning the basketball public/media for it?
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...gelo/76794434/On sacrificing a spot for Bryant based largely on the sentimental component and the fact that a) the 12th man won’t play much and b) Team USA will be heavily favored to win gold regardless of who fills that spot …
“Let’s just put it this way: on one hand, you have what you just proposed. On the other hand, if someone is left off the team, like Kawhi Leonard or Paul George — and I’m just using names — for that purpose, then you have to weigh that fairness, to some degree. That’s all. So it’s not an easy call, and it’s one that I don’t have to make for quite some time. And I’m going to stick to that. I’ve got plenty of time. With out further ado ...
I've hated Colangelo for his kiss the ring routine with Popovich last decade. It does not surprise me that toad would value something other than winning.
I'm all for Kirby replacing Kawhi. There's enough wing depth to compensate (KD, Melo, George, Harden, Lebron, etc) and I'd hate to see Kawhi get injured playing in an amateur tournament.
the whole quote sounds like "testing the waters" with the utterly ridiculous and shameful notion of including a bottom barrel washed up has heen at the expense of two top 10 players of the league in an Olympics year..Complete joke to even entertain the thought...And Kawhi isn't 12th man guy by any mean..
The fact that Kobe would even request a spot shows how delusional & selfish he is. He should attend as a retired player and root for the team...
Lol yeah Kawhi is no 12th man. He was one of the best players last time team US had training imo
While I agree with what you're saying, I think playing/practicing with all-world caliber players and coaches for an entire summer can really do wonders for a player's development. If I had to choose, I'd still want Kawhi to be a part of the 2016 team.
Colangelo ed Bruce Bowen out of a spot on the team. I expect him to do the same to Kawhi. Fine by me. It's more fun to root against the US in basketball.
It would be beyond ed for him to put Kobe on the team Paul George after broke his leg in half playing for a spot on the team. If that is how Colangelo is going to roll then I don't want him anywhere near Kawhi.
Removing an arguably top 5 in the world level player in Kawhi for a sentimental spot for Kobe (maybe top 200 player) would be ridiculous. The best of the best should play in the Olympics, let's keep it that way.
what a ing joke- suggesting that PG or Kawhi are the 12th roster spot is ridiculous. both of those guys are top5/6 players and mvp candidates. if kobe is included for sentimental value, those should be last names to get scratched. plus doesn't Pop have a say now? that should bring some sense back into USA basketball
I agree, some guys have really taken their game to the next level following the Olympics.
If a legacy spot goes to anyone it should be Timmy. He would actually contribute.
Furthermore, if we are putting guys on the team because they are American legends I would bet Jordan has more in the tank now than Kobe.
The whole thing is a farce to begin with. It's not like KB is no longer an elite player (yet still a top 20-30 player). He is basically among the worst players other than some roster fillers. To say he is 300th best player is a compliment nowadays. It just shows how selfish, delusional and attention- he is.
Why would this got even consider leaving off his best defensive and arguably best offensive option for some has been got?
Parsons, Love, DeRozan, Plumlee.. At least one makes the team, and should be the first place Colangelo starts looking for a potential sympathy spot.
Last edited by DJR210; 12-05-2015 at 05:44 PM.
PG getting screwed after breaking his leg would be really messed up. KB wanting to take a spot from someone more deserving is straight up selfish. Also why would Melo be a lock? Durant, Lebron, Kawhi, and PG are all better than him.
Tim Hardaway gave up his spot for Magic back in the day... And Timbug was rewarded later down the road with a stint.
Sad but true
Bowen never deserved a spot on Team USA.
As much as I liked Bruce Bowen I agree, he is not nearly the two way player Leonard is either. Bowen was a great defender but not a Team USA player.
The decision is tough enough without adding this embarrassing possibility.
A lot of guys are going to be left off who are deserving because of the limited roster spots. But to be left off to let Bryant have a last dance? That's all kinds of awful. Ugh.
Yea, I guess. Why risk rings for that.
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