ShiftyPowers
Make America Great Again
My gut tells me he was on the 2000 team, but wikipedia says he was not.
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ShiftyPowers said:Bosh can't drain a mid range shot? Maybe you're the one who needs to watch a few more games buddy. The Trap lane cuts down on post moves for sure, but I'm not saying we need two behemoths in the middle! Brand and Bosh are guys who can drain midrange shots like nothing plus play in the post! They are insanely athletic too. Melo just isn't a power forward.
Arenas is absolutely a superstar Carlos*y, and after this season I believe he can do anything. 29 points, 6 assists, and 2 steals. Incredible. Honestly, I'd rather have him in my lineup than Wade because he can shoot; Wade's shot is very streaky and there's no way he's going to get so many crappy calls in the international game.
Look, I love Chris Paul and I'm glad he's on the team, but I don't think he should get a starting spot over Arenas. I'm willing to give him a starting spot over Wade (moving Arenas to the 2), but nothing else. Plus I believe Arenas will do whatever it takes to lead the team to victory. He's just one of those guys you see doing whatever is best for the team.
Oh, and I'm still not sure about Kobe. If he plays I think he starts at Shooting Guard no question along side James, Brand, and Howard/Bosh. Point guard is up in the air. I also love Kirk's tenacious defense and outside shot. But I think we can all agree, the person who's game suits the international game the least is probably the biggest lock to start right now: Dwyane Wade.
ShiftyPowers said:Because Arenas is a better player than Paul?
What's Wade going to do against a zone defense? He's going to beat his man, get collapsed on, get "fouled", but those "fouls" won't get called in the international game. Wade won't be shooting 40 free throws per game in the World Championships. I love him, but if you want someone who's game isn't made for the International Game, it's Wade. How do you not see this!!
ShiftyPowers said:Wade's midrange shot is extremely streaky and his outside shot is still almost non-existant. In addition, when he starts trying to dominate, he is predictable and a tad selfish. It worked in the playoffs because he got a lot of phantom calls along with being ridiculous. But in the international game, he will be collapsed on. I don't see him being the missing piece for the US Team, however I DO see Arenas being that missing piece. He can shoot from anywhere, take anyone off the dribble, guard any international guard, and create for others. You guys have this cookie cutter version of what a point guard should be and if someone doesn't fit the mold automatically they can't do it as good as someone who does fit the mold. CP3 is a fantastic player, but his talent and his experience is no where close to Arenas, neither is his defense.
That's because 70% of his shots are simple layups. He has no consistent jumper and won't get those phantom calls. I'm pretty sure he won't live up to the hype.$teauA said:Wade shoots 50% from the field, that's not streaky.
http://slamonline.com/online/2006/08/big-ten-usachina-game-notes/4) Who played the worst? A few guys had bad games. Once again, Gilbert Arenas didn’t seem to play so well, looking lost offensively and just not quite up to par defensively. I also thought Chris Bosh looked a step slow, which might just be the travel catching up with him. Bruce Bowen never really distinguished himself, either.
5) So which two players will get cut? Well, let’s go in reverse…
The locks to make the team are: LeBron, Melo, Wade, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul.
I’d say the second tier, the guys I’d be shocked if they’re cut, are: Joe Johnson, Elton Brand, Kirk Hinrich
The next rung would be: Shane Battier, Brad Miller
And the bottom level are: Gilbert Arenas, Chris Bosh, Bruce Bowen, Antawn Jamison.
Gilbert has looked like a duck/crazy man out of water thus far, confused on offense because he’s not sure how it works or something. And Bosh just hasn’t shown himself to be as good as the other guys. But if it’s between a guard and a big man, I think you keep the big man.
So no Nene Hilario or Rafael Araujo eh?zalayeta said:USA - Brazil 90:86
ronnifan9 said:So no Nene Hilario or Rafael Araujo eh?
I too think they should have no problem bringing this home, but 4 point games??
Though Puertoricans showed it's possible to compete with the USA, moreover possible to beat them. But the game also showed the USA are favourites.$teauA said:We could of won by a lot more but for some reason they slowed down some of the defensive pressure and the PR's guards had wide open threes. It was a decent performance by the USA. They'll have to do a lot better to win this and definitely not give up 100 points in 40 minutes.