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Melo during the Olympics is such a pleasure to watch. I can't put my finger on it, but his game is far more suited for international play. He's arguably one of the best performers on an international stage.
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AD played in 12 only because Blake got hurt.
That was the first college player since laetner in 92
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12-Anthony Davis
08- no one but I dunno if the redeem team had something to do with it.
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He is allowed and willing to play off-ball
darthska
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Oh yeah, Eyebrows. My bad.
But yeah, it definitely seems like the token college player isn't really a thing anymore.
World has caught up too much to waste that spot.
But yeah, it definitely seems like the token college player isn't really a thing anymore.
World has caught up too much to waste that spot.
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Melo does play off-ball in International play. Very rarely will you see him isolate and jab his defender to death. Actually, he's MORE athletic when he plays international games
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Boogie played last year, and played well. He's maintained an excellent relationship with everyone involved in decision making.
DJ has never made any final roster and he's a straight up inferior player to Boogie.
Boogie is a lock.
Loyalty. He's been involved with the program since he came into the NBA over a decade ago & has played EXTREMELY well for the team over the years.
They're absolutely taking Bron, Durant, Kawhi, AND Melo, AND George. 100% locks.
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Let's be real here. These guys don't want to play in the Olympics for the love of their country. They want to see some action in the Olympic village
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Melo is an absolute lock. Seniority. Him, Bron, Wade, Cp3 were all going to make it if they chose to play. Those guys (sans cp3) came in with coach k in 04. They're the "Golden Generation".
Besides that....Olympic Melo is very valuable. Even with the other wings. KD, Bron, Melo, PG, Kawhi will ALL make it. Those guys are 3/4's anyway. Versatility.
Besides that....Olympic Melo is very valuable. Even with the other wings. KD, Bron, Melo, PG, Kawhi will ALL make it. Those guys are 3/4's anyway. Versatility.
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I can imagine STEPH Putting up a grip of 3s. Especially with the international D being weak on the perimeter. It will be the Serbia game all over again :x
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The idea that Melo wont get a spot is laughable. Glad to see people agree.
I am sure I am going to be roasted for this one based on the hype he currently has, but give me Melo over Kawhi. If given the choice, I wouldnt even think twice about it.
I am sure I am going to be roasted for this one based on the hype he currently has, but give me Melo over Kawhi. If given the choice, I wouldnt even think twice about it.
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Nah, I completely agree.
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Just seems like anyone who doesnt think that KL is a top 3 player in the NBA (like me) is roasted on NT these days.
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We need Boogie/someone with attitude for dirty work to be the 2016 version of Faried from WC..He was a beast
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Farried is a sleeper. Since he plays in spurts...the other bigs can't match his offensive rebounding, physicality and energy.
He should've been the MVP of the WC
He should've been the MVP of the WC
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No Melo for the Olympics.
Opens up a roster spot for someone.
Not sure why, but I am feeling a lot of players are not going to be in RIO for some reason.
Opens up a roster spot for someone.
Not sure why, but I am feeling a lot of players are not going to be in RIO for some reason.
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Definitely going to be a different looking roster in Rio.
CP3, AD, Blake all confirmed out due to injuries. Melo out for whatever reason. I also would assume that, even if he plays again in the NBA playoffs, Steph is going to opt out of the Olympics due to his recent injury.
Will be interesting to see what LeBron does now that his buddies CP and Melo said they're not playing. I think he'll still go, but it wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't.
CP3, AD, Blake all confirmed out due to injuries. Melo out for whatever reason. I also would assume that, even if he plays again in the NBA playoffs, Steph is going to opt out of the Olympics due to his recent injury.
Will be interesting to see what LeBron does now that his buddies CP and Melo said they're not playing. I think he'll still go, but it wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't.
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Lillard finally makes it??? How about Lowry???
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with cp3 and blake out, kobe byke. 
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This is Canada's year. Let's go Wiggins, Thompson, Joseph, Murray, Olynyk, Nicholson, and Sauce Castillo.
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If Curry decides not to play, I could see Dame getting a spot. Kyrie will likely be there too since he played in the worlds in 2010. Klay too.
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Let's be real here. These guys don't want to play in the Olympics for the love of their country. They want to see some action in the Olympic village
like 12 darth vaders and a village full of ewoks
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Yeah, man, it's going to be 2004/1988 again.
Shiny bronzes.
And I said in 2004: I was not a huge Iverson fan, but as people started dropping out left and right, I gave major props to him for his stay on the team, and also for the way he played.
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There is no legit comp this summer correct? Can osh confirm
I'm under the impression we can send any combo of the eligible pool and we will win
I'm under the impression we can send any combo of the eligible pool and we will win
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Doubtful. Spain has fallen off a bit and very likely won't have Marc Gasol. That was the weakness for Team USA: the Gasols. France will get their one surprise win over somebody but get run out of the gym by Team USA like they always do. Nobody else is of great concern these days.
