braves-world.blogspot.com - 8/7/2008
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Still musing about globalization and sports regionalization as the Summer Games begin in China. The U.S. men’s basketball team arrived in Beijing to crowds chanting for Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony. “The Chinese people love basketball,” head coach Mike Krzyzewski said, “and we’re excited we’re playing the first game against China.” My prediction? This year’s Team ...
Behind the box score, where Team USA needs to turn its head
sports.yahoo.com 8/5/2008 — KD: "Team USA is still suffering from the same issues that plagued the outfit during losses in 2002, 2004, and 2006: Poor half-court execution, poor help-side defense, and the overall shoddiness you'd expect from what amounts to a traveling team, despite their best efforts."
Reimagining the Superstar
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 8/7/2008 — In general, I dig smart players. They make the game fun, but in a very cerebral way that makes the NBA interesting to break down. That's why I can't even possibly hope to explain to you why I like J.R. Smith. But I do. And that's why this talk of J.R. staying in Denver sickens me. Mostly because he'll have to play for a bad team. Here's what I want from J.R. Smith: I want him to completely ...
Kobe can wait, says Spain's Gasol
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reuters.com 8/7/2008 — BEIJING (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant has made it his mission to shut down Los Angeles Lakers team mate Pau Gasol at the Olympics. Spain's talisman is unimpressed. Far from being intimidated, Gasol is relishing the opportunity to cross swords with the ...
USA Basketball Blog: Work, Play and Mail —
NBA.com: News 8/7/2008
NBA.com's John Schuhmann is in Beijing with USA Basketball. On Thursday, he blogs about Kobe Bryant's game of PIG, Carmelo Anthony's elevator trick and a visit to the Olympic Park, while also answering some of your mail.
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