BREAKING: LeBron's USA Basketball career likely OVER

[DStebb716]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lebron-james--team-usa-career-likely-over-232618301.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[DuMa]

well there goes NBC's ratings down the tube

[kennethgriffin]

no kobe

no gold


he knows whats up... no need for a 3rd bronze medal in that trophy case

:lol

[DaSeba5]

It's ok. They don't need him.

[Spaulding]

This is Durant's shot to officially take over the team.

Lebron will probably change his mind if he wins another ring before 2016.

[Twiens]

no kobe

no gold


he knows whats up... no need for a 3rd bronze medal in that trophy case

:lol

Exactly, dude knows he's gonna keep losing if Kobe/Jkidd dont play :oldlol:

[OJ SIMPSON 2.0]

Very understandable. By 2014 he'll be on the decline and by 2016 he'll be a crappy role player. Don't know why he needs to use his family as an excuse :oldlol:

[Bandito]

Well thanks for playing your part on the gold medals games :applause:

[Kurosawa0]

I bet he still plays in 2016. 2014 obviously wasn't going to happen.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Makes sense. He's pretty damn old and nearing the retirement age. Got to save the body for the season that matters before it inevitably breaks down.

[Reverend Hoops]

Very understandable. By 2014 he'll be on the decline and by 2016 he'll be a crappy role player. Don't know why he needs to use his family as an excuse :oldlol:

:biggums:

[Greg Oden 50]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lebron-james--team-usa-career-likely-over-232618301.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

WHO CARES ABOUT LEFLOP
The most unwatchable player ever

[Magic 32]

No Lebroze.

:banana: :banana: :banana:


http://ihatelebronjames.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/melo-hating-on-lebron.jpg

http://www3.images.coolspotters.com/photos/679212/carlos-boozer-and-olympic-bronze-medal-gallery.jpg

[dbk123]

durant,westbrook,harden,love,kyrie,george, etc should be enough anyways

[USABall]

LeBron a crappy role player lol o.O

sorry I took the bait, but I just had to lol

[WayOfWade]

He's tired of carrying that franchise. He's gonna take his talents to Normandy Beach.

[Aussie Dunker]

I predict he will change his mind and play 2016,

And also think he will play 2020,

Just seems like the type who would want to get as many accolades as he can...

[thabisyo]

durant,westbrook,harden,love,kyrie,george, etc should be enough anyways

Inefficient more than Kobe :roll:

[inclinerator]

probably wants to focus on getting better in the offseason

[Crafty]

He'll probably play by 2016. 2014 is impossible

[Jameerthefear]

That sucks :/

[Spaulding]

Probably going to take his International talents to Spain.

[InspiredLebowski]

Don't blame him. Maybe 2016 but the guy's coming off 3 straight Finals trips and it'll be another long run next year, get some rest, not like he hasn't done his "duty" already.

[TonyMontana]

Good I want him resting up for the season.

LeBron needs some rest after these yearly NBA Finals runs. Leave the Olympics to the players whose seasons end in April and May.

[No_Look604]

what a little b*tch...take a lesser role but BE THERE just in case.

[Electric Slide]

Canada will win at some point

Andrew Wiggins and Joel Anthony will lead the way.

[9erempiree]

A testament to how underrated longevity is. Colangelo was begging Kobe to play at his age and now he's made up his mind he doesn't even want Lebron at Kobe's age, last couple of Olympics.

[Doranku]

Smart guy. He knows without Kobe there, people will be expecting him to bail the USA out late in games.

And we all know Bronzy isn't a fan of that kind of pressure. :lol

[KyrieTheFuture]

Inefficient more than Kobe :roll:

Dude Kyrie Irving was more efficient this year than Kobe has been in his entire career. I'm not saying he's better, or even close, but he is way, way more efficient than Kobe.

[tazb]

Stupid article. He's playing in 2016.

[Chrono90]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lebron-james--team-usa-career-likely-over-232618301.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

I've said it before. This guy doesn't have heart like Kobe.

[oh the horror]

I don't see the issue here. That shit is basically an extra additive to an nba season.


He's gone 2 finals in a row now. With multiple playoff runs.


He's nearing 30 soon. Why keep pushing?

[#number6ix#]

2016 is a while away let's cross that bridge when we get to it

[Aussie Dunker]

Canada will win at some point

Andrew Wiggins and Joel Anthony will lead the way.

Don't forget about this years #1 pick Anthony Bennet,

2016 Canada squad,

PG - Nash (42 year old but would still be great in international ball)
SG -
SF - Wiggins
PF - Bennet
C - Anthony

Could compete for Bronze depending on how good Bennett and Wiggins turn out to be

[TylerOO]

Good. No need for that.

[Ai2death]

Is melo still playing Olympic ball?
He plays outstanding in the international competition.

[Burgz V2]

this is only speculation. I would bet anything he will play.

[Twiens]

Don't forget about this years #1 pick Anthony Bennet,

2016 Canada squad,

PG - Nash (42 year old but would still be great in international ball)
SG -
SF - Wiggins
PF - Bennet
C - Anthony

Could compete for Bronze depending on how good Bennett and Wiggins turn out to be

And Thompson, Olynyk, Nicholson, Joseph etc..

[LBJMVP]

why wouldnt he play in 2016. represent you country, kobe played last year.

such a bitch move if he doesnt play.

[9erempiree]

It's not that Lebron doesn't want to play.

Jerry Colangelo doesn't want him.

I know they was begging Kobe to play.

[moey-]

Maybe something to do with the HGH drug testing they conduct at the Olympics :confusedshrug:

[KG215]

Smart guy. He knows without Kobe there, people will be expecting him to bail the USA out late in games.

And we all know Bronzy isn't a fan of that kind of pressure. :lol
Yeah, because Kobe was the one "bailing him out" last summer in London.

[thabisyo]

It's not that Lebron doesn't want to play.

Jerry Colangelo doesn't want him.

I know they was begging Kobe to play.

why :confusedshrug:

[HEAT111]

They're making a big deal for next summer's FIBA games. He will play in 2016.

You guys are really losing his memory, not Kobe nor Lebron...even a bunch of guys didn't play during the FIBA games in 2010 at Turkey. The only veteran there was Chauncey and Kidd...

[Lebron23]

He will play in the 2014 FIBA World Championship. He already won 2 Gold Medals while Tim Duncan quit in the international competitions after Team's USA's performance in the 2004 Olympics.

[dyna]

Smart guy. He knows without Kobe there, people will be expecting him to bail the USA out late in games.

And we all know Bronzy isn't a fan of that kind of pressure. :lol


Like this?? :rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9C7FUAP9HA

[DStebb716]

Canada will win at some point

Andrew Wiggins and Joel Anthony will lead the way.

Wiggins, Nicholson, Joseph, Thompson, Olynyk, Kabongo, Wiltjer, Anthony Bennett.

Pretty solid group. Nothing to be afraid of since most are super young, but definitely worth keeping an eye on.

Extremely deep up front.