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Bowen invited to USA camp
Web Posted: 02/21/2006 12:00 AM CST
Johnny Ludden
San Antonio Express-News
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b...a.d248e0a.html
Bruce Bowen walked outside Monday morning to pick up his newspaper and was surprised by what else he found on his doorstep.
A contract from USA Basketball.
The paperwork was a formal invitation for Bowen to participate in USA Basketball's training camp in July in Las Vegas. Only 22 NBA players will be invited to the camp, which will be used to determine the U.S. national team for this summer's World Championships in Japan and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Cleveland's LeBron James are among the other players who have committed for the camp. Bowen wasted no time in signing the contract Monday and mailing it back to USA Basketball.
"I've accomplished a lot in my career," Bowen said. "But this is an opportunity to represent my country."
USA Basketball isn't expected to announce the complete group of players until March 1.
Bowen, who has said all season he would love to be picked, further impressed officials with his enthusiasm last weekend. After traveling from San Antonio to Miami Thursday to be with his family for the All-Star break, Bowen flew back to Houston on Friday to meet with Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball's managing director.
"I didn't really have any questions for him," Bowen said, "because I was just so excited for the opportunity."
Between his defense and timely 3-point shooting, Bowen can provide two skills Team USA needs. Bowen, who turns 35 in June, will be one of the oldest players in the camp, but he has proven to be durable, having started 324 consecutive games for the Spurs.
"The thing (Colangelo) is trying to do is build a team, and on that team you have superstars and role players," Bowen said. "They're looking for players that don't have to have the ball the whole time, who can continue to cheer on a teammate even though they might not be getting shots.
"It's an opportunity for me to do what I do."
Horry back: Robert Horry, who has appeared in only four games since Jan. 16 because of a lower abdominal strain, is expected to play tonight. "We're just going to go ahead and play him and see where he's at," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
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What an honor for Bruce and likewise for Team USA to have Bruce on thier team.
Bruce getting reconized for his great D... I love it!
That the ing bomb!
Mega props to Bruce, an to Team USA for recognising.
watch out Manu or Tony
this time Bruce will be in your face if selected
good luck Bruce!
They were talking about that on ESPN. Well Dee Brown and John Thompson's USA team. Both picked Bowen to be on the team because of his defense.
With those ty ass refs, he'll have a field day.
I didn't know they were inviting players that would be over 35 at the time of the Olympics.
Interesting.
I'm sure they were looking for a perimeter defender that wasn't insane.
how come Bruce didn't mention this on his website?
http://www.brucebowen.com/newsarchive/headlines.html
True. That kind of limits the field.
Remember he'll be around 37 by the time the Olympics roll around...
Still, a tremendous honor.
Incredible.
Bring him on. He 'll have the best seat in the house watching Rasho and Beno win WC in Tokyo.
it is interesting, but only 12 out of 22 players will get to play at the tournament, so there is no guarantie he will play. Although him playing would lower our chances of getting a surprise win over USA.
It would be sweet if he made it though.
watch out Manu or Tony
this time Bruce will be in your face if selected
good luck Bruce!nice matchup there.
it's really good to see that some people watch and appreciate Bruce's game.
Finally the people in charge of Team USA are building a team.
This is excellent news for American basketball fans, just hope that he is selected over players with more Offense but no defense.
Way to go Brucy!!!
Why you Americans always about refs? You about international refs and NBA refs (do you about refs in NBDL too?). Stop complaining and start to play basketball like dreamteam was and you will not have anything to about.
QUOTE:"Fiba sucks" End Quote.
Yeah, this is very "deep" answer!
Yeah, this is very "deep" answer!
Do you know who said that?
Congrats Bruuuuuce.
Yes I do. Some of those guys are awful.do you about refs in NBDL too?
I do recall one team of officials doing particularly well -- it had former NBA player Haywoode Workman, Tommy Nunez's son and a woman on it. The last few games though -- ugh....
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