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BadenBall I don't think the rules or officiating could have changed the fact that Kobe took over in the fourth quarter. Jose needs to take it like a man and admit defeat at the hands of a superior team. -
Ben Q. Rock Between these comments, the Spanish team's photo fiasco, and Calderon's obnoxious three-finger symbol after every made triple, it's becoming very hard to like him. And I desperately want to, as he's arguably the East's finest point guard.-
mookie I hear you, but I still have a crazy man-crush on him as a player.-
BadenBall as man crushes go, I would have to say Ricky Ravio is mine. 17 years old on the biggest stage against NBA all stars and playing like a poise veteran, c'mon whats not to crush on.-
mookie True that. Ricky is super-impressive.
Did you get an eye-full of Aussie Patrick Mills though? He certainly showed CP3 a couple of tough possessions out there and looked plenty poised for a 19 year old.
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BadenBall no I didn't, but I'm sure I will hear about him soon enough when the NBA swoops him up or does he already have an international contract?-
mookie He plays for St Mary's College in Cali and he's projected for the 1st Round of the 2009 Draft if he does come out early. So you may see him very soon.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Patrick-Mills-1362/
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kellex Basically the respect level for the Spanish team has completely disappeared for me. The complaining during the game, the eye photo, and now Calderon...
We're just better! Always will be!
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dic e due What rule changes? If you ask me they got away with murder out there on the court. Attempting to punk out the American team thru intimidation and cheap fouls! This is way we used to play and still shows they got a long way to go. Furthermore,Spanish players showed no class,nor any respect for game(throwing towels on the floor) and this this rule change crap. Most of the rules changes wont happen for the next couple years. Get over it! U.S.A BASKETBALL IS BACK !Wait until da next squad arrives in London !
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mookie Ummm.. there's a little thing called the World Championships of Basketball in Turkey 2010, before anyone goes to London. Don't be forgetting about that!
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BadenBall Im curious to see what our squad is going to look like going forward. Obviously, Kidd will be gone. And I doubt that Kobe will be there either.
Mookie, this makes room for our B-roy. Heck ya. I also see Rose coming in to back up the other PGs.
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mookie Yeah definitely! I'm keen to see Brandon out there on Team USA -- as much as I don't want to put any more strain on the knees of any Trail Blazers!
Truehoop had a good breakdown of who Henry thinks will be on those 2010 and 2012 teams. He notes that Melo might be gone due to having devoted so much time to the team already and makes the very valid point that the Summer of 2010 is a key time for those LBJ/Wade/Bosh guys as they'll be out of contract and probably won't want to play -- opening up even more room for Roy!
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claudio1 Caldeon is a great PG but this is an absolute joke.
Skip Pass - We're Not Late, We're Just on Tape Delay (8/26/08)
World Hoops Blog —
... - This is me sighing heavily. 9/11, really, Larry? Sorry all those innocent people dying inconvenienced you. -1 rep to Larry Brown. :: A Stern Warning: Jose Calderon: Spain Would Have Won Under FIBA Rules - Jose, miho. Let me holler at you for a second. You lost in one of the most exciting games in recent history. And one of the best Olympic games...since '72 maybe. Take the L with some pride, man. :: ...
NESW Sports Headlines 8/26/2008
NESW Sports, Sports Videos —
Great Headlines to start your day. They are in the form of a Question, but we are not playing Jeopard.
Are the Cubs the best team? < Zoner Sports
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Was Kenny ...
Gold Medal Game Affected by Rule Changes That Haven't Happened Yet
The Sporting Blog —
Some people just don't know how to lose. America is again the champions of the universe and yet, there is one lone voice whining in the distance. His name is Raptors guard Jose Calderon, and he will be heard. From El Mundo, with translation by A Stern Warning:
"This is not the time to speak of officiating, but I think with the FIBA rules we would have won. That is why we are a little annoyed, because we were right there at the finish line and we have just missed out."
However, the big rule changes, the ones set to give the USA ...
Spain Totally Would've Won Gold if the Right Rules Were in Place to Benefit Them
The Sporting Blog —
Some people just don't know how to lose. America is again the champions of the universe and yet, there is one lone voice whining in the distance. His name is Raptors guard Jose Calderon, and he will be heard. From El Mundo, with translation by A Stern Warning:
"This is not the time to speak of officiating, but I think with the FIBA rules we would have won. That is why we are a little annoyed, because we were right there at the finish line and we have just missed out."
However, the big rule changes, the ones set to give the USA ...
The 10-man rotation, starring J-Kidd's crazy eyes
Ball Don't Lie —
... and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: TSNB. Jason Kidd dumps Nike for a company with ties to even nastier human rights violations. PF: Indy Cornrows. I am so there. SF: NESW Sports. Charles Barkley has the audacity to question Michael Jordan's golf game, and we love him for it. SG: A Stern Warning. Jose Calderon thinks Spain would have beat Team USA had ...
Jose Calderon talkin about the what ifs
Cuzoogle —
As you all know Jose Calderon was injured and could not play in the Gold Medal game against the Redeem Team. It was a much closer game than I thought it would be and Calderon leading the point would of helped. Now he is playing a game of the “what ifs” and does not seem to accept the USA is better.
From A Stern Warning
On Calderon’s personal blog, he was a little coy about the topic, going only so far as to say, “Now is not the time to discuss the referees, injuries, absences…” However, on news ...
Spain's Jose Calderon, on the U.S. men's ...
Deadspin —
... Spain's Jose Calderon, on the U.S. men's basketball gold medal: "This is not the time to speak of officiating, but I think with the FIBA rules we would have won. That is why we are a little annoyed, because we were right there at the finish line and we have just missed out." [a stern warning] ...
A Stroll Around the Blogosphere
And One —
... ." There's one in every crowd - A Stern Warning tells us Jose Calderon thinks Spain would have won the gold under FIBA rules . Ethan from NESW Sports brings us ...
Jose Calderon Thinks Spain Would Have Won Under FIBA Rules
Dime Magazine —
... observers. These differences mainly centre around travelling violations, charge/block calls, carrying violations and continuation on shooting fouls. And now that Calderon flew off the cuff about Spain winning gold if some ambiguous rule changes were or weren’t made, how do you think he’s going to be received in the NBA community? Before saying anything, he would have definitely gotten respect from Team USA for being part of a Spanish team that gave them a real test. But now? Source: A Stern Warning
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SLAM Online —
Such a gracious loser, that Jose
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Brew Hoop —
... A Stern Warning adds that Jose Calderon says Spain would have won under FIBA rules. Umm, again. Maybe we should just make the gold medal a series rather than a single game, to make sure the better team wins, and to avoid flukes. Might not be as fun to take away all hope of anyone ever beating Team USA though. ...
Excuses Excuses
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... why HIS team didn’t win gold.
“The thing is they got guys that are willing to make a three-year commitment, which I think is tremendous,” Brown said of this current Team USA. “We had guys that committed (for 2004) and then all of a sudden 9/11 happened, and then there were injuries.”
Here’s a thought. Maybe everyone involved gave a half-assed effort. That seems much more likely
Next: Jose Calderon explaining why Spain would have won… if ...
Aussie Baller Says Kobe’s Cool, Rest Of Redeem Teamers Are “Pork Chops”
You Been Blinded - Now in Dazzling HD —
... There’s truth mixed with sour grapes in Glen Saville’s statements. He’s bitter because the loser always is, but Team USA is an arrogant, trash talking bunch. This is the second time that a member of the Australian basketball team has complained about Team USA, and Jose Calderon thinks Spain should have won the gold medal game. The United States is back on top in basketball and it has the world pissed off. ...
