ESPN.com: build your own Team USA

34TheTruth34 · #1 03-01-2006, 07:19 PM

I think this is pretty cool, you guys should check it out.

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/ballot?event_id=2047

It lists a bunch of potential Team USA players and you have to select 12 to make a team. Here's the list for those who don't wanna use the link:

C. Anthony, G. Arenas, S. Battier, C. Billups, C. Bosh, B. Bowen, E. Brand, K. Bryant, D. Howard, J. Howard, L. James, A. Jamison, J. Johnson, R. Lewis, S. Marion, B. Miller, A. Morrison, Greg Oden, C. Paul, M. Redd, JJ Reddick, L. Ridnour, A. Stoudamire, D. Wade.

Here's my team in no particular order of importance:

Frontcourt:

1. Elton Brand
2. Bruce Bowen
3. Shawn Marion
4. Brad Miller
5. Amare Stoudamire

Bowen is there to D up the opposition's best player. Brand and Stoudamire can play power forward. Marion can rebound, run in transition, and score. Brad Miller is the only no brainer on the entire roster IMO, because he's the only center and can run the break, pass, and score. Everyone in my frontcourt can rebound.

The backcourt:

point guards:

6. Chauncy Billups
7. Chris Paul

IMO, either are capable of running this offense.

The shooting guards/swingmen:

8. Lebron James
9. Dwayne Wade

I've chosen these 2 over Kobe just because I think they do more to get their teammates involved and help the team win. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with any 2 of the 3, but you certainly don't need all 3.

The rest:

10. Gilbert Arenas

An offensive-minded guard who can light it up and/or run the point. I think he's more versatile than Kobe, too.

11. Dwight Howard

Felt like this team needed another forward, so I went the #1 rebounder in the NBA.

12. JJ Reddick

Yeah, this kills me, but you may need somebody who can hit three-pointers (though with this team, you really shouldn't). My plan is to put him on the pine unless we get waaaaay behind.

I bolded Greg Oden because I have no idea who he is. Also, I left my favorite player, Paul Pierce, off the team. Even though he is having the finest offensive season of his life, I don't think he could really benefit this team.

Your thoughts?

brettbrettr · #2 03-01-2006, 07:21 PM

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34TheTruth34 · #3 03-01-2006, 07:21 PM

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yeah, can't imagine why...

Force1 · #4 03-01-2006, 07:54 PM

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I bolded Greg Oden because I have no idea who he is.

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He is a college recruit. He is commited to the Ohio State University next year. They have been talking about him since he was like in 7th grade.

SharkTank43 · #5 03-01-2006, 08:20 PM

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I bolded Greg Oden because I have no idea who he is.

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He is a college recruit. He is commited to the Ohio State University next year. They have been talking about him since he was like in 7th grade.

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Considered by many to be the most impressive High School center prospect since Shaq......

MEbenhoe · #6 03-01-2006, 09:17 PM

Chauncy Billups
Chris Paul
JJ Redick
Kobe Bryant
Dwyane Wade
Lebron James
Bruce Bowen
Elton Brand
Dwight Howard
Brad Miller
Amare Stoudemire
Shane Battier/Greg Oden... (this really depends on how well Oden develops, if he's not ready this last spot goes to Battier)

nirfdog · #7 03-01-2006, 09:48 PM

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The rest:

10. Gilbert Arenas

An offensive-minded guard who can light it up and/or run the point. I think he's more versatile than Kobe, too.

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I don't think is true. Arenas can score but not as good as Kobe. He's not a very good true point guard, maybe not even as good as Kobe, and he doesn't play D or rebound as well as Kobe. Other than he is a little quicker, he does nothing better than Kobe, IMO.

MightyMouse2 · #8 03-01-2006, 10:11 PM

id go w the pistons lineup to start with marion instead of tayshaun.

Taraz · #9 03-01-2006, 10:38 PM

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id go w the pistons lineup to start with marion instead of tayshaun.

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The only player on the Pistons who wants to play is Chauncey.

MightyMouse2 · #10 03-01-2006, 10:55 PM

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id go w the pistons lineup to start with marion instead of tayshaun.

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The only player on the Pistons who wants to play is Chauncey.

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rip is the best pure shooter in the game. big ben is the best rebounder in the game. sheed is a good player for the international game because he can pass well and spreads the offense. this is why they are so good. marion has a very similar skill set to tayshaun, hes just a lot better.