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Offline anklebreaker

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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2008, 09:33:50 PM »
FYI... for those who like basketball with their breakfast, Team USA will be tipping off against the almighty Turkey tomorrow morning at 8am on ESPN2. 
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2008, 09:34:45 PM »
Gobbles?
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2008, 09:42:15 PM »
Do they have Okur and Hedo on there team?

As is there a national law that all people from Turkey must have the letter's "T-U-R-K-E" in their names?
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2008, 09:43:50 PM »
Quote from: jemagee on July 30, 2008, 09:34:45 PM
Gobbles?

he's their leading scorer. 
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #19 on: July 31, 2008, 08:56:28 AM »
The USA squad looks pretty sharp with a 32 point win over Turkey. Hopefully they keep their egos in check for when they face the real powerhouse nations.
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #20 on: July 31, 2008, 09:07:34 AM »
Again, I like the guard play on this team. 
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2008, 07:39:16 AM »
I just got to watch part of the game vs. Lithuania.  Our interior defense is AWFUL.  Why this team didn't bring more bigs is beyond me.
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2008, 08:20:08 AM »
Why Jason Kidd starts ahead of CP3 and Deron is beyond me.

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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #23 on: August 01, 2008, 08:49:53 AM »
Another game.... another blowout. USA is up 30 with 4 minutes to go.
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #24 on: August 01, 2008, 08:52:31 AM »
Quote from: anklebreaker on August 01, 2008, 08:20:08 AM
Why Jason Kidd starts ahead of CP3 and Deron is beyond me.

Because he's a HOFer and that's how it works...
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #25 on: August 01, 2008, 10:50:34 AM »
Quote from: jemagee on August 01, 2008, 08:52:31 AM
Quote from: anklebreaker on August 01, 2008, 08:20:08 AM
Why Jason Kidd starts ahead of CP3 and Deron is beyond me.

Because he's a HOFer and that's how it works...

He may be a HOF'er, but he's 35 and almost a black hole offensively.  He's still solid for the most part, but can't collapse the defense like CP3 and Deron and is a mediocre shooter at best. 
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #26 on: August 01, 2008, 10:57:44 AM »
I'm not diagreeing that he shouldn't start (hell i don't even think he should be there), I'm just saying that there's a prestige thing i think factors in and kidd is the 'vet'
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #27 on: August 01, 2008, 10:59:09 AM »
True, and I'm sure the fact that he's got an undefeated international record plays a part in it. 
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #28 on: August 01, 2008, 11:04:49 AM »
Quote from: anklebreaker on August 01, 2008, 10:59:09 AM
True, and I'm sure the fact that he's got an undefeated international record plays a part in it. 

Even more nonsensical :)
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Re: OT: Team USA
« Reply #29 on: August 01, 2008, 11:34:09 AM »
I agree that he shouldn't start but he is, and apparently will be, only getting about 15 minutes a game. According to the telecast, Coach K likes having him there because it's like having another coach. Either way, this team has a different feel than teams in the recent past. I think they're a lock for the gold and may find themselves in only 1 or 2 close games. The rest of them will be over by half-time.

Also... how about that Michael Redd fellow again? 14 minutes, 16 points, 3 boards on 6-10 shooting that included 4 for 8 from three. Not bad. :-)
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