Lebron says he is "number one leader" of Team USA

[ExpatSunsFan]

do you remember some of the excuses in '04? some players not wanting to play because they wanted to be with family (bull****), others set wedding dates during the olympics so they wouldnt have to play, others claimed security risks...give me a break.

Duncan gets full credit for showing up, sure. He waited to make his excuses after he lost.

He's not coming this time, though. So which veteran is the U.S. supposed to add? Ginobili?

[IGOTGAME]

yup another problem was there were no outside shooters. duncan was commanding that double but had noone to pass out to for shots. and when he would pass out all melo, lebron, and wade would try to do was iso and try to beat teams off the dribble...plus duncan was the only defensive big on the team...and elton brand i believe.

that is true...the only one that was shooting good was Melo but Larry Brown was to stubborn to play him...

If that team had 2 shooters they would have been fine but they tried to make guys like RJ shooters and it was just horrible...Duncan played fine it was just that guys didnt finish the plays

[mhg88]

did you just rick roll yourself? Uhhhh, yes. Yes you did.

But those are good shots! Lebron just doesn't make them...

[ExpatSunsFan]

Lebron was put at PF for most of the beginning of the tournament. It quickly became clear that his lack of footwork, fundamentals, and experience playing inside was causing USA to get f&cking killed on defense, as well as completely f&cking our offensive sets.

...and their defense and half-court offensive sets were so wonderful the rest of the way...yeah, smart decision there.

Lack of "experience"? Now you're just setting yourself up.

[AppleNader]

...and their defense and half-court offensive sets were so wonderful the rest of the way...yeah, smart decision there.

Lack of "experience"? Now you're just setting yourself up.

Mainly because of Lebron and his LACK of any off ball movement, or understanding of the FIBA game, or any defensive fundamentals, yea he played a major part in destroying any offensive and defensive chemistry we had. Again, maybe if you watched the games and understood something about basketball, this would not be such an alien concept to you.

Maybe you should learn how to make better arguments. Seriously, reread your responses to all these posts. They contain nothing more than garbage one liners and irrelevant statements. No facts, no observations from actually watching him play FIBA ball, no nothing. It's pathetic and laughable.

[ExpatSunsFan]

Actually LeBron's main problem(s) is that he can't make a jumper, can't make a FT when it counts...has no low-post game, holds the ball too long on offense and is very limited in a half-court game.

He doesn't need any of those things at PF--just hand him some Shawn Marion tapes and tell him to be a leader. :)

If Jordan can be a defensive specialist, LeBron can be a garbageman. He physically overmatches every PF in int'l play, so it's just a matter of building him up mentally and philosophically.

[mhg88]

He doesn't need any of those things at PF--just hand him some Shawn Marion tapes and tell him to be a leader. :)

If Jordan can be a defensive specialist, LeBron can be a garbageman. He physically overmatches every PF in int'l play, so it's just a matter of building him up mentally and philosophically.

Bron better hit up Aristotle for some advice then.

[IGOTGAME]

He doesn't need any of those things at PF--just hand him some Shawn Marion tapes and tell him to be a leader. :)

If Jordan can be a defensive specialist, LeBron can be a garbageman. He physically overmatches every PF in int'l play, so it's just a matter of building him up mentally and philosophically.

please just stop...please its not even worth disproving what sou say anymore... You honestly think Lebron can guard international power forwards???why he doesnt understand anything about post play....

[ExpatSunsFan]

i meant in 08 idiot.

Then you should say 08, because we're talking about the 07 team here, moron.

[AppleNader]

He doesn't need any of those things at PF--just hand him some Shawn Marion tapes and tell him to be a leader. :)

If Jordan can be a defensive specialist, LeBron can be a garbageman. He physically overmatches every PF in int'l play, so it's just a matter of building him up mentally and philosophically.

Again, a completely useless, immature, and uneducated argument. Classic retard post, but then again, I don't expect much more out of you.

Lebron physically overmatches every PF in international play?? Again, this just shows you know JACK SH&T about international basketball. Doesn't take a basketball genius to understand that playing the 4 in FIBA takes alot more finesse, fundamentals, and intelligence then having Lebron trying to muscle his way into the lane (and subsequently get packed in by the zone).

BUilding himself up philosophically? You want f&cking Aristotle to be on this team? you god damn retard

[brantonli]

He doesn't need any of those things at PF--just hand him some Shawn Marion tapes and tell him to be a leader. :)

If Jordan can be a defensive specialist, LeBron can be a garbageman. He physically overmatches every PF in int'l play, so it's just a matter of building him up mentally and philosophically.

I'm pretty sure that you need a low-post game to be a PF, Shawn Marion is a natural SF who plays PF because of the Suns system. Ugh, I remember watching some Cavs games, and I can't actually imagine LeBron trying to limit what he does normally in NBA games to FIBA games.

[YAWN]

Then you should say 08, because we're talking about the 07 team here, moron.

Its the same ****ing team genius. We're talking about Team USA.

Stop being a troll. Your arguments in defense of Lebron are idiotic.

[SsKSpurs21]

shouldnt a "number one leader" already BE built up mentally and philosophically?

[ExpatSunsFan]

Mainly because of Lebron and his LACK of any off ball movement, or understanding of the FIBA game, or any defensive fundamentals, yea he played a major part in destroying any offensive and defensive chemistry we had. Again, maybe if you watched the games and understood something about basketball, this would not be such an alien concept to you.

And your argument is that Kryzyzewski was a genius to move him to SF. Okay, got it.


When it comes to chemistry and team play, all of the big three struggled in 06, as you're already well aware. Like Duncan in 04, they all still get credit for being there.

Kidd and Kobe don't have any "credit", just a bunch of idiots creaming themselves over an exhibition. If they act like professionals and veterans, they'll work their way up, but right now, the key for the U.S. is to not lose the big three.

LeBron wants to be the leader, he's earned it.

[ExpatSunsFan]

Bron better hit up Aristotle for some advice then.

Mike D'Antoni is still alive, maybe he should ask him instead.