Published 7/1/2008
at NBA.com: News
In the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, George M. Thomas writes "let's face it: Anyone who follows Olympic basketball knows the United States hasn't exactly been dominating the sport in the most recent global competitions. Think back to 2004, when taciturn coach Larry Brown didn't know what to do with the likes of LeBron James (oh, the pain) on his roster. A coach who relies on veterans more than anyone, Brown didn't play James as much as he should have, and, shall we say, that team proved more than a bit disappointing when it came home with a bronze medal. With a bronze medal came an attitude, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Now the team, more focused, has one goal. Gold.
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