It seems like USA's dominance on basketball is over. There is no doubt that the Americans got some real talents and skills but will it be enough to win the World Baskteball Championship this time?
2006-08-19 01:17:42 · 16 answers · asked by Jake F 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
I would have to say that depends on how they fare against the European teams. These teams usually have role players that play basic team ball and will take a win any way they can. I think team USA is good, but they will only have a chance if everyone realize what their role is and what helps the team.
2006-08-19 03:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so just look at there team and Coach K. is the best coach ever. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FINALISTS Name Pos. Height Team/Univ Carmelo Anthony F 6-8 Denver Nuggets Gilbert Arenas G 6-4 Washington Wizards Shane Battier F 6-8 Houston Rockets Chris Bosh F 6-10 Toronto Raptors Bruce Bowen F 6-7 San Antonio Spurs Elton Brand F 6-8 Los Angeles Clippers Kirk Hinrich G 6-3 Chicago Bulls Dwight Howard F-C 6-11 Orlando Magic LeBron James F 6-8 Cleveland Cavaliers Antawn Jamison F 6-9 Washington Wizards Joe Johnson G-F 6-7 Atlanta Hawks Brad Miller C 7-0 Sacramento Kings Chris Paul G 6-0 NO/Okla. City Hornets Amare Stoudemire C 6-10 Phoenix Suns Dwyane Wade G 6-4 Miami Heat REMAINING ROSTER Name Pos. Height Team/Univ Chauncey Billups G 6-3 Detroit Pistons Kobe Bryant G 6-6 Los Angeles Lakers Shawn Marion F 6-7 Phoenix Suns Adam Morrison F 6-8 Charlotte Bobcats Lamar Odom F 6-10 Los Angeles Lakers Paul Pierce F-G 6-6 Boston Celtics J.J. Redick G 6-4 Orlando Magic Michael Redd G 6-6 Milwaukee Bucks Luke Ridnour G 6-1 Seattle Supersonics TEAM USA COACHING STAFF Name Position Team/Univ Mike Krzyzewski Head Coach Duke University Jim Boeheim Assistant Coach Syracuse University Mike D'Antoni Assistant Coach Phoenix Suns Nate McMillan Assistant Coach Portland Trail Blazers
2016-03-16 23:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any team can win the World Championships, but the question is will the USA win it and my answer is yes, but only if they play team ball and if they can play the international style of play. They got a scare from Brazil and they only defeated Puerto Rico by 11, but those are two outstanding teams. Wait until they meet the likes of Argentina, Italy and Spain, not to mention Croatia and Lithuania.
2006-08-19 12:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Michael_D_Miller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can and I believe they will. Good coach, good players this year. This group of guys have all checked their egos at the door and are playing good team basketball, doing what it takes to win. They'll get in some close games, but they'll win it.
2006-08-19 01:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Coach 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they have the will and determination to win the WBC. Although an 11 point win over Puerto Rico isn't exactly a confidence builder.
2006-08-19 02:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by indianalee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,they will win. They've completely revamped their philosophy and player selection process to produce a "team" concept necessary to win at the international level.
2006-08-19 01:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have to be the betting favorites in Vegas to win by a large margin. They should win and most likely will.
2006-08-19 01:24:56 · answer #7 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this time its not a bunch of stars it a T-E-A-M and thats the way they are playing!!
GO USA
2006-08-19 04:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Isaac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have a good chance in winning and they just might who is to say just keep watching to find that out
2006-08-19 04:39:08 · answer #9 · answered by sexy_enchanted2320032005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah they can win easily.
2006-08-19 07:27:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋