I think Team USA can regain its supremacy

[duncan228]

It's all about money.

Isn't most everything?

[ChumpDumper]

The IOC is more blatant than most. It's like its own country.

[MONTENEGRINO]

Amateurs....then it should be amateurs for every team. The olmpics should be the best of the best....all other events showcase this.

I agree. It must be the best of the best.

[samikeyp]

The US team has never had a player on it like Kidd that can contribute immensely in a game without taking a shot.

Magic Johnson 1992
Oscar Robertson 1960

[mardigan]

Magic Johnson 1992
Oscar Robertson 1960

I bet niether one of them took only one shot through 4 games

[LongBall]

Kobe is playing great defense, hes the best player on USA.

[mavs>spurs2]

There's no more excuses for the U.S. They need to cut the and play to their potential, they're the best of the best, players of all these other countries aspire to be like them. I know teamwork is a huge part of it, but for god sakes look at the difference in talent. And it's not like these guys haven't had SOME time to gel. We can't get embarassed again this year or usa basketball will be forever tarnished.

Having Kidd really helps, personally I think he's one of the most underrated players of all time. IMO he is a top 3 all time point guard along with Magic and Oscar Robertson. I'm not a huge fan of Kobe, but he is the best player in the world and he's really bringing alot to the table stepping up his d and playing unselfishly. The only regret I have is that our big men are probably our weakest area, I think we could have done better than Tyson Chandler and Dwight is still young and growing better. It's a shame Shaq didn't play all those years when he was in his prime, Duncan's not playing this go round and neither is KG.

[samikeyp]

I bet niether one of them took only one shot through 4 games

Probably not but they were certainly capable of contributing significantly without shooting at all.