Beijing Olympics 2008 | Team USA to be announced today
June 23rd, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap
Today is the day where Olympic aspirations and dreams come true. Or on the other side of the coin they are put off for another four years. At some point this morning Team USA Managing Director Jerry Colangelo and Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski will hold a press conference to announce the 12-man roster for the August 2008 Beijing Olympics. How do you pick only 12 players out of the 33 man US select roster pool of NBA superstars?
After another gruelling NBA season we have already seen a couple of players pull their names from the potential roster, and others cancel due to injury. That might make the decisions for the selection crew a tad bit easier, but they still need to cut the field by more than 50%. I have noticed a recent flurry of local newspapers running stories on how their home team franchise players are expecting to be chosen to play. The problem is I’ve read more than 12 articles with such claims (remember only 12 players chosen, total), and some local journalists are even claiming two players from their team to be making the cut. The truth is no one will know for sure until the press conferences this morning to announce the team.
Given the 33 man roster to choose from, and in light of recent injury news; here are Dr. Anklesnap’s choices for who I would send to Beijing 2008:
(Alphabetical)
1. Carmelo Anthony, SF
2. Carlos Boozer, PF
3. Chris Bosh, PF/C
4. Kobe Bryant, SG
5. Tyson Chandler, C
6. Dwight Howard, C
7. Lebron James, SF
8. Chris Paul, PG
9. Paul Pierce, SG/SF
10. Michael Redd, SG
11. Dwayne Wade, SG
12. Deron Williams, PG
Who would you choose to represent the United States of America in Beijing 2008? Comment with your suggestions, and see how your predictions stack up later today when the official announcement is made.
I like your picks Anklesnap. Only I think you should have put Tayshaun Prince in your list…and kicked out Boozer. Carlos is good, but Prince is a better choice and great team player. Also the only amazing shooter you have their is Michael Redd. Team USA should have at least one more like Mike Miller incase Redd gets hurt.
Shooting always killed them when they had losses in the past in international ball.
Well the Olympic Team was formally announced today. Here is the Beijing 2008 Olympics; Team USA:
Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Michael Redd, Tayshaun Prince, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard.
No Chandler, No Pierce from my list above.
Congrats Guys! Bring home the Gold!
Go USA!! Make us proud this time. With this squad that was named there is no way they don’t blow out every single game. International game has improved, but this team is unbeatable by those guys.
So Glad Dwade will be healthy and showing the world his greatness!
kobe bryant , jason kidd , LeBron james , dwight howard , kevin garnett ……my top 5 list on beijing olympics……….
i think the roster i actually good, but i believe amare would be a better choice then chandler.
PS. Where is my boy Iverson
ok i think the best choice for the team is to loose chandler and amare. He is one of the top 15 in the nba and i feel he is a overall better player
Where is man Iverson 3
I agree that Iverson should have been chosen for the FIBA America’s tourney and should be on this squad too. He always plays well in all-star games when he is surrounded by good players. This is the perfect atmosphere for his game. They are so biased in not taking him cause he’s clearly the best player and competitor they could take.
Can Team USA beat puerto rico? Can wait who gets ass kicked.
man the USA olympics really did their thing this year