Olympic Basketball?

Question

I think whoever that year wins the championship should go and represent our country in the olympics. that way they know each other and have played together longer than a couple of weeks. what do you guys think they should do ? cause somethings got to change.

Answer 1

That might work when an American-heavy team like the Heat wins, but what about when a team like the Spurs takes the championship? Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli, two of the best players, wouldn't be available, so you'd instead be looking at guys like Jacque Vaughn and Matt Bonner - not exactly Olympic team material.

I think the U.S. just needs better coaching at all levels, to get back to where they once were. It's not about team play - it's just the fact that too many American players today have no idea how to do the fundamentals, and that gets exposed in international play.

If you think it's just a lack of team cohesiveness, then you're just fooling yourself. And if Americans have that attitude, then teams like Argentina and Spain will continue to beat them.

Answer 2

This what the USA needs for basketball:

Better fundamentals
Better team play
Better defense
Better shooters
Better shot selection**
Better coaching**

** This is were/why they lost, the players were shooting 3 point shots without conscience. I never believed that mentality to shot until you make it. When your shots don't fall, move in closer, play defense and rebound.

Also the coach on any level, should pull any player that is not following their instructions (I wouldn't care if it was Jordan).

Answer 3

i agree.
make em sign a contract (they already get paid millions) that the champs will reprsent the U.S. in any basketball international competition.

Answer 4

i agree with u

the us team never has enough team chemistry, the nba champions should go