Introducing..........
The 2008 USA men's basketball team:
Thanks to NBA.com for the following......
| NAME | POS | HGT | WGT | DOB | TEAM | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | F | 6-8 | 230 | 5/29/84 | Denver Nuggets | Syracuse University |
| Carlos Boozer | F | 6-9 | 258 | 11/20/81 | Utah Jazz | Duke University |
| Chris Bosh | F | 6-10 | 230 | 3/24/84 | Toronto Raptors | Georgia Tech |
| Kobe Bryant | G | 6-6 | 220 | 8/23/78 | Los Angeles Lakers | Lower Merion H.S. (PA) |
| Dwight Howard | F/C | 6-11 | 265 | 12/08/85 | Orlando Magic | Southwest Atlanta Christian Acd. (GA) |
| LeBron James | F | 6-8 | 240 | 12/30/84 | Cleveland Cavaliers | St.Vincent-St. Mary H.S. (OH) |
| Jason Kidd | G | 6-4 | 212 | 3/23/73 | Dallas Mavericks | University of California |
| Chris Paul | G | 6-0 | 170 | 5/06/85 | New Orleans Hornets | Wake Forest University |
| Tayshaun Prince | F | 6-9 | 205 | 2/28/80 | Detroit Pistons | University of Kentucky |
| Michael Redd | G | 6-6 | 215 | 8/24/79 | Milwaukee Bucks | Ohio State University |
| Dwyane Wade | G | 6-4 | 212 | 1/17/82 | Miami Heat | Marquette University |
| Deron Williams | G | 6-3 | 205 | 7/26/84 | Utah Jazz | University of Illinois |
| Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo |
| Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University |
| Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University |
| Assistant Coach: Mike D'Antoni, New York Knicks |
| Assistant Coach: Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers |
| Team Physician: Sheldon Burns, Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Athletic Trainer: Keith Jones, Houston Rockets |
| Athletic Trainer: Casey Smith, Dallas Mavericks |
A few points to make.......
This team consists of 6 guards, 5 forwards, and 1 center/forward. No true big man. But in International play.......none necessary.
Michael Redd is the designated zone buster, a magnificent outside shooter.
Tayshaun Prince is the defensive stopper..........Dwight Howard is the beast in the middle.....Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are the setup guys.
Jason Kidd is the "old man" of the bunch.....he will bring leadership.......While Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, and Chris Bosh will be counted on for energy and rebounding.
Kobe and LeBron? Those two will just take over a game..........when needed.
In this summer's Beijing Olympics, this team will not only win the gold medal..........they will destroy the competition.
Welcome to Dream Team 2008.
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