Comments on: USA Dominates Greece in Payback Win http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/ The Official Blog of the NBA's Washington Wizards Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:58:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: neal http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44540 neal Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:47:05 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44540 I'm kinda glad he's not playing for Lithuania this summer, but I really hope the back thing doesn't linger. He'll be an important cog if either Blatche or McGuire don't play well. I’m kinda glad he’s not playing for Lithuania this summer, but I really hope the back thing doesn’t linger. He’ll be an important cog if either Blatche or McGuire don’t play well.

]]> By: SportzWiz http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44505 SportzWiz Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:11:49 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44505 Songaila has been back in the usa for a few weeks now and has been around the Wizards facility. I will see if I can get any more information than that. Songaila has been back in the usa for a few weeks now and has been around the Wizards facility. I will see if I can get any more information than that.

]]> By: wizards_fusion http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44504 wizards_fusion Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:09:25 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44504 In response to an earlier posted topic, I don't think Artest's jersey is going to sell in China. It's just a hunch. Back to Team USA. DWade does look awesome, as Sportzwiz mentioned. If he plays this season with his Olympic intensity, the Heat is going to be one of those not-so-good teams that beat good teams. The Wiz can't sleepwalk against Miami like they did last season. Is it me or does Team USA still rely on getting easy baskets (like layups and dunks) to beat opponents instead of focusing on perimeter shooting and understanding the FIBA trapezoid? Granted, this team's defense is far better than the 2006 travesty, but still. I thought the 3 year committment to the national program was supposed to highlight these ideas. Lastly, I find it humorous the Olympics listed Jose Calderon as a F(orward). And any updates on Songaila's back? He missed the chance to play for Team Lithuania a 3rd time due to back issues weeks ago. In response to an earlier posted topic, I don’t think Artest’s jersey is going to sell in China. It’s just a hunch.

Back to Team USA. DWade does look awesome, as Sportzwiz mentioned. If he plays this season with his Olympic intensity, the Heat is going to be one of those not-so-good teams that beat good teams. The Wiz can’t sleepwalk against Miami like they did last season.

Is it me or does Team USA still rely on getting easy baskets (like layups and dunks) to beat opponents instead of focusing on perimeter shooting and understanding the FIBA trapezoid? Granted, this team’s defense is far better than the 2006 travesty, but still. I thought the 3 year committment to the national program was supposed to highlight these ideas.

Lastly, I find it humorous the Olympics listed Jose Calderon as a F(orward). And any updates on Songaila’s back? He missed the chance to play for Team Lithuania a 3rd time due to back issues weeks ago.

]]> By: Wizfan4life http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44502 Wizfan4life Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:30:06 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44502 The Ron Artest deal was finally made official today....sorry I couldnt get the link to post, it's on the homepage of NBA.com though. I think this will be a very good trade for the Rockets because now it will give more depth at the 2 and 3 positions, and Artest will probably bring some defensive power for those positions as well.....something theyve been lacking aside from T-Mac. I don't think Artest is gonna have problems with T-mac or even Yao for that matter on scoring possessions because Artest is more defensive oriented and only scores when really needed or when hes on a streak. I also think this will be good for Sean Singletary as well because Houston is a team that has good guards and I think he will learn more from them than he would have with the Kings....I think he will end up like DJ Strawberry.... starting off on a team that has depth with guards, not get alot of minutes, but towards the end of the season will have really improved and seen more playing time. The Ron Artest deal was finally made official today….sorry I couldnt get the link to post, it’s on the homepage of NBA.com though. I think this will be a very good trade for the Rockets because now it will give more depth at the 2 and 3 positions, and Artest will probably bring some defensive power for those positions as well…..something theyve been lacking aside from T-Mac. I don’t think Artest is gonna have problems with T-mac or even Yao for that matter on scoring possessions because Artest is more defensive oriented and only scores when really needed or when hes on a streak. I also think this will be good for Sean Singletary as well because Houston is a team that has good guards and I think he will learn more from them than he would have with the Kings….I think he will end up like DJ Strawberry…. starting off on a team that has depth with guards, not get alot of minutes, but towards the end of the season will have really improved and seen more playing time.

]]> By: WizardsDotCom http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44501 WizardsDotCom Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:26:49 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44501 Excellent point SportsWiz - the biggest thing that I've noticed about this team is their focus. To their credit, this is the first team to arrive at a Summer Games knowing that winning the Gold would require work. Nothing against the teams of '92, '96 and '00 (although the '00 team barely got out of a semi-final game vs. Lithuania, the talent disparity was still wide enough to overcome). However, in defense of the '04 players, that team was just not prepared enough both mentally and as a unit to compete with the rest of the world. Yesterday's game versus Greece shows that USA Basketball's three-year plan is working, and will likely continue to be necessary if they want to continue their dominance in future World Competition. Excellent point SportsWiz – the biggest thing that I’ve noticed about this team is their focus. To their credit, this is the first team to arrive at a Summer Games knowing that winning the Gold would require work. Nothing against the teams of ’92, ’96 and ’00 (although the ’00 team barely got out of a semi-final game vs. Lithuania, the talent disparity was still wide enough to overcome). However, in defense of the ’04 players, that team was just not prepared enough both mentally and as a unit to compete with the rest of the world. Yesterday’s game versus Greece shows that USA Basketball’s three-year plan is working, and will likely continue to be necessary if they want to continue their dominance in future World Competition.

]]> By: SportzWiz http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44486 SportzWiz Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:47:09 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44486 Team USA was the favorites going in. And had u told me i had to pick I would've said the USA but thats because im not convinced of any other team. Saturday will be a bigger test though, Spain won the world championships in 06. Team USA was the favorites going in. And had u told me i had to pick I would’ve said the USA but thats because im not convinced of any other team. Saturday will be a bigger test though, Spain won the world championships in 06.

]]> By: neal http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44485 neal Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:21:46 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44485 Looks like Team USA is totally focused and serious this time. Who was favored going in? Looks like Team USA is totally focused and serious this time. Who was favored going in?

]]> By: AUNDRA http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/comment-page-1/#comment-44473 AUNDRA Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:56:20 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/08/14/usa-dominates-greece-in-payback-win/#comment-44473 GREAT JOB TEAM USA WE NEED MORE GOLD METALS FROM BOTH THE MEN AND WOMEN ALSO MICHAEL PHELPS. CHINA IS ABOUT TO BECOME THE COUNTRY TO BEAT WITH ALL THOSE GOLD METALS SO JUST WIN AND BRING HOME THAT USA FLAG WITH PRIDE AND CONFIDENCE! GREAT JOB TEAM USA WE NEED MORE GOLD METALS FROM BOTH THE MEN AND WOMEN ALSO MICHAEL PHELPS. CHINA IS ABOUT TO BECOME THE COUNTRY TO BEAT WITH ALL THOSE GOLD METALS SO JUST WIN AND BRING HOME THAT USA FLAG WITH PRIDE AND CONFIDENCE!

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