2006-07-31 06:40:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Because the team needs good role players, which they didn't really have on the last US Men's team that went to the Olympics. Shane is also a very good, though underrated, defender, and he will do the dirty work on both ends of the floor. Plus, I'm sure it also helps that he's a former Duke player and his old coach is in charge.
2006-07-31 06:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by ccmonty 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shane Battier made the USA Basketball team because, Coach K Wants a team philosophy. He is a good defender and does the dirty work
2006-07-31 06:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by gg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many all-stars and not enough role players has been the demise of the USA basketball team in recent years. Coach k went for talented team players this time around.
2006-07-31 12:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is good in getting Rebounds and also good at defence. He will help players like Wade and Bron drive better to the Basket.
2006-07-31 09:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Vickky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because coach K takes care of his boys
2006-07-31 06:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by jeff c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CUZ of his defense he does all the small things right and he does the dirty work
2006-07-31 09:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by ... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he went to duke
2006-07-31 07:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by mr.j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋