Team USA Preparing for World Championships:
| Author: Michael Licata |
| Date: 07/22/2010 |
He's a reluctant leader. Many of the Redeem Team will sit
at home this summer. The FIBA World Championships will be held in Turkey at
the end of this summer. All eyes are on Oklahoma City Thunder superstar
Kevin Durant. Durant's expected to lead Team USA to a championship. It's
going to be a tough road though. Amare Stoudemire will be left off the
roster because of an uninsured contract. They're going to miss a few more
big men with the loss of Robin Lopez and David Lee.
Durant, general manager Jerry Colangelo and Coach K will try to win a title
with Durant as the lone superstar on the team. The only player left from the
disappointment of 2006 will be Lamar Odom. Tayshaun Prince, Tyson Chandler
and Durant were the last three to make it for one spot on the 2008 Beijing
Olympics team. Prince was chosen while Durant had to develop his game more.
He's going to need the experience because they're not exactly favored to win
the tournament. Chandler returns to play center after the loss of so many
big men.
Yes, Vegas odds makers will favor Team USA, but they've got a lot of
inexperience on the world stage. Durant is the only superstar on the roster.
Kevin Love could blossom in the tournament. Coach K does have some
flexibility. They're not facing a lot of tough big men in the tournament.
Carmelo Anthony started at power forward in Beijing. They can play three
guards if necessary. It would help because Durant could play power forward
and Rudy Gay could play either the two or three position.
It's an interesting time, it wouldn't be a complete letdown if Team USA
didn't win the gold medal. It's expected but don't be shocked if they come
home with a silver medal. Durant's acting very humble during this training
camp. Once the games start, he's going to morph into the player that
averaged just over 30 points per game for the Thunder last season. His
country needs that scoring.
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