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I like the chinese team but i think they are physically challenged, they could benefit from adding some size even if that cost them talent.
What he said. F Kobe. Go Manu!
I'm still raw from the loss of the Conference Finals
I like the chinese team but i think they are physically challenged, they could benefit from adding some size even if that cost them talent.
That's sad b/c they can do some damage!
Hopefully, they can be at the next Olympics.
LJ, as usual, you've got me thinking basketball on deeper terms. You know what? I'm almost with you on your feelings about Team USA and the Suns model etc. While I hope Team USA wins gold, if they don't, I won't sweat it and will get a laugh out of D'Antoni and Coach K looking stupid, especially if some perimeter player goes off and torches Team USA. That would be bittersweet.
To my fellow Americans...how about you sack up and show a little pride. Here is an idea, root for your own country and let the Argentinians worry about the Argentine Team.
With that said, GO USA!!!
The notion of rooting for games and patriotism is a bit silly. These are sports, not war.
I've been rooting against Team USA exclusively in basketball, since the original remnances of the dream team stopped going like around 1996 2000. There's something more fun rooting for the Underdog. It became annoying when the U.S. basketball teams biggest worries were when the reporters actually addressed games where "...they didn't score over a 100!" and that was the biggest form of weakness.
Plus, some of the media bull /gloating is annoying from some of our Olympians in the past (Marion Jones). I like rooting for the US when there's true compe ion, like against another country that's also strong, or have athletes that are pretty damn good Olympians. Also the 2004 Basketball tournament was pretty fun to watch, seeing Carmelo, etc. Larry Brown losing.
I also liked seeing Pop and Timmy rooting on the sidelines for Manu the Gold Medal Tournament. It'd be cool if Manu bookends it.
Argentina all the way.
U.S. dominates everything else in the Summer games anyway, in gold medal counts etc. We only are underdogs in the Winter Olympics.
Los Estados Unidos
team usa = trash w/o bruce and timmy
That's a big reason why I stopped caring about the Basketball part of the Olympics. They need to go back to the old format of college to amateurs.
When the USA isn't playing I'll be rooting for Spain. Rudy Fernandez and Sergio Rodriquez baby!
The old school way.
That's a big reason why I stopped caring about the Basketball part of the Olympics. They need to go back to the old format of college to amateurs.
That's where you find NBA prospects
Patriotism is love of and devotion to one's country. It does not equate to war. Anyway, I said, “show some pride,” not patriotism.
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Like it or not, Team USA is representing the USA. That means you, the least you can do is cheer them on. The Argentinean support of their National Team is a good example of this. That’s all I am saying…
Dude, I’m as big a fan of Timmy and Bruce as the next guy, but that comment is flat out delusional.
I'm Argentinian, so i will rooting for my Team. Argentina is a Team. But Usa have the most talented players. One thing is true: there is no more excuse for USA TEAM. I want an Argentina-USA final, but will be hard for Argentina beating the Usa. And will be so difficult for Argentina to reach the final. I hope Argentina would be in good shape and make a well tournament. I hope so. And i don't want to play with Team Usa til the final, cause Team Usa is a team that can eliminate my National Team.
I'm rooting for USA. I love Manu but I'm almost upset that he is playing. He has every right to but he seemed really batted up this post-season. I wish he would just get some rest and get ready for next season.
I guess it depends on what your priorities are and what it means to have American pride. I'm all about compe ion, I'm not gonna buy an american product if we still stink at producing it. I'd say, "get better at competing with the rest of the world" But I still am proud when we excel in areas and when reading about history.
Some nations don't understand why the U.S. isn't as nationalistic or patriotic behind their teams, but I guess it has to do with some being spoiled, and the country being a mix of different ethnic groups, where you can appreciate other nations contributions etc.
I' still want the US, to dominate in medals, but unless it's war, or for the economy, I'm not going to blindly commit just because its for "devotion" or "duty's sake" .
That representation stuff, I don't take to heart. Some of the athletes are great while others are s. I don't give a about that.
Carmelo doesn't represent me, when he's throwing away his bronze medal etc.
The U.S. hockey team doesn't represent me or my country when they're trashing their hotel room after a loss.
I guess I look at nationalism and freedoms to enjoy a product differently.
until usa keeps bruce
GO Argentina
Yeah, that made me mad. Bruce really wanted it.
Argentina is just going to let JKidd shot from the perimeter... If he bites, it will be a blowout... Ask the Mavs fans around here...
mavs fans r idiots
Detesto a Jason Kid. Jason Kidd!! vaamooosss argentinaaa. Olé, olé , olé, olé, olé , olé, olá, cada día te quiero más, ohhh Argentinaaa, es un sentimientooo, no puedo paraaaarrr.
Oh, I know China's team sucks.
It's going to be the usual suspects: Spain, Greece, Italy, Argentina and USA. China might get a hand since they're at home, but they need a major hand because outside of Yao, they all suck.
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