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Utah Jazz: U.S. routs Germany, moves into quarterfinals
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casual fan | 9:22 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Doggone. I was pulling for Germany.
Cats Football | 9:46 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Then you should move!
Easy Does It | 9:50 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
It looked liked 7th graders vs. 3rd graders. Completely overmatched. It also
showed that Dirk needs a good guard setting him up. It also showed that Carmello
actually can play defense. It also showed that Boozer is good because he has a
great guard setting him up. He's nothing without Williams. It also showed
that Dwayne Wade looks more explosive than I've ever seen him. Dwight
Howard is a stud!
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Hawk | 9:58 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Regardless if what Utah Jazz fans think, Kobe is the best player on any floor
and is a classy individual as well. Hats of to him and the US team.
Anonymous | 10:07 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Its good to see Dirk humbled a little..
Ken | 10:10 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Bulge.
funny | 10:18 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
I'm pulling for the US and I'm glad that Kobe is finally on a team I
can root for, but isn't it strange that his play has suffered when he
doesn't get every call to go his way like in the NBA. Without refs, he is
just an NBA star, not superstar.
Surprised | 11:02 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
I have actually been quite surprised with Kobe. I have never been a big Kobe
fan, but that could change if he keeps it up. He is showing lots of class that
I haven't seen before. Keep it up Kobe...
Deutsch | 11:08 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
You must enjoy the US team doing well, too bad the Jazz are no better than
Panguitch High School team. We never let forget Greece win America, ha ha ha.
Wir sind starker als Amerika. Wahr.
ceg | 11:26 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
This is why I don't watch the Olympics. It used to be for amateurs. But
because so many countries stacked the deck they opened it up several years ago
to all. We get to watch the pros on a regular basis. I want to see the best of
the amateurs play each other.
AL | 11:58 a.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Re Hawk: The best player, I will give him that, but classy he gets an F- or
don't you remember Colorado. You can pay off anyone and get the results
you want.........Remember OJ.......
So long Jirk...I mean Dirk | 12:32 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
Go USA!
Go USA!
The Actuary | 12:47 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
There have been lots of comments on Kobe, so let me add mine. As a Jazz fan
(and hence a Laker hater), I have always thought Kobe was a selfish jerk. I
watched an interview of him the other night, and he had class. I couldn't
believe it. He was talking about the honor it was to represent the USA. The
interviewer asked Bryant if being patriotic was old fashioned and dumb. Kobe
said that he didn't care if it was, he was proud to be an American. And
apparently he speaks Spanish and one or two other languages. Maybe he's
not as big of a jerk as I thought. But this doesn't mean that I will root
for him by any means.
I agree... | 1:17 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
" I want to see the best of the amateurs play each other."
I remember the days when our top college players stopped the rest of the world. Unfortunately those days are over. The world has caught up and surpassed the college ranks. Most countries have embraced basketball and have their own pro league. Because of the wooping USA handed out, most countries opted to send their pros to play. Thus the USA was forced to do the same.
The world has not caught up with the USA's pros, nor do I see them coming close in the future. The NBA is grueling and pressure packed, far more than any other pro bball league in the world. I've really enjoyed watching the USA team play based on the quality of ball. Although it seems unfair, all the players put their shorts on one leg at a time no matter what team they're on. Each team is represented by the best from their country. To watch the talents and abilities of these athletes has been thoroughly entertaining.
I remember the days when our top college players stopped the rest of the world. Unfortunately those days are over. The world has caught up and surpassed the college ranks. Most countries have embraced basketball and have their own pro league. Because of the wooping USA handed out, most countries opted to send their pros to play. Thus the USA was forced to do the same.
The world has not caught up with the USA's pros, nor do I see them coming close in the future. The NBA is grueling and pressure packed, far more than any other pro bball league in the world. I've really enjoyed watching the USA team play based on the quality of ball. Although it seems unfair, all the players put their shorts on one leg at a time no matter what team they're on. Each team is represented by the best from their country. To watch the talents and abilities of these athletes has been thoroughly entertaining.
RE: ceg | 1:21 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
The Olympics are meant to match the best against the best. It would make no
sense to send anyone else. We all saw Phelps a lot this Olympics so maybe we
shouldn't send him to London in 2012 even if he is the best swimmer.
Anonymous | 1:37 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
I'll never be a Kobe fan in the NBA, but I have really enjoyed watching him
being a fan. He has shown class and an appreciation for the game of basketball
and the Olympic Spirit. I am a fan of Kobe for that! Never as a Laker!!
Ing | 1:45 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Never thought I'd say this, but like "Surprised" above, I might
have to revise my opinion of Kobe.
Can't argue with his basketball skills, of course, but I've always thought he was an arrogant, nasty, small-minded punk, and he's never proven me wrong...until now. It may be he's putting on an act to look like Mr. Clean on the international stage, but I doubt it. From the way he's playing to the things he's saying and the way he's saying them, I think he really has bought into the concept of this team, where instead of being the biggest superstar, he's a guy with an important role to fill. I like the way he's taken the relatively unglamorous role of designated defender--I hate to say it, but that actually looks like good leadership.
Can't argue with his basketball skills, of course, but I've always thought he was an arrogant, nasty, small-minded punk, and he's never proven me wrong...until now. It may be he's putting on an act to look like Mr. Clean on the international stage, but I doubt it. From the way he's playing to the things he's saying and the way he's saying them, I think he really has bought into the concept of this team, where instead of being the biggest superstar, he's a guy with an important role to fill. I like the way he's taken the relatively unglamorous role of designated defender--I hate to say it, but that actually looks like good leadership.
to: Hawk | 9:58 a.m | 1:46 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Regardless of what Kobe fans think, LeBron is the best player on any floor and
is a classy individual as well. Hats off to him and the US team.
Fixed that for you.
Fixed that for you.
AzJazzFan to Deutsch | 1:59 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
This is funny: 106-57. The center Kamen doesn't even know any German. If
you think the Jazz is a poor team than explain your rationale for them being in
the playoffs again the past two years and the only NBA team with two Olympians.
Que viva los Jazz!
Moto X | 2:21 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Kobe is professional at "saying the right thing". Do I believe a
single word out of the guys mouth? Not a chance.
Kobes entire life is one huge act and that is why he belongs in LA...right along with the rest of phony actors down there.
In the NBA, Kobe fakes that he gets fouled on every play and then after the game he gives all the "right" (fake) comments to reporters. Who buys this? His actions and trail of behavior speaks louder than his words. He has zero credibility.
I would take LeBron all day long....on and off the court.
Kobes entire life is one huge act and that is why he belongs in LA...right along with the rest of phony actors down there.
In the NBA, Kobe fakes that he gets fouled on every play and then after the game he gives all the "right" (fake) comments to reporters. Who buys this? His actions and trail of behavior speaks louder than his words. He has zero credibility.
I would take LeBron all day long....on and off the court.
boring | 2:25 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
If America keeps winning the basketball gold medal every 4 years,
we will have to remove it from the Olympics!
OLYMPIC COMMITTEE-
heh
we will have to remove it from the Olympics!
OLYMPIC COMMITTEE-
heh
German here | 3:19 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Is anybody really surprised? This US team is stacked with 12 potential MVP
candidates. Germany's got one. Didnt expect such a bad blowout but anybody
really surprised the US is playing that well?
AL | 4:41 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
To boring:
We should then eliminate gymanastics because the Chinese win that all the time....and that is with little girls who are not even sixteen. Why should they be allowed to use underage girls to win?
Basketball should be more level anyway but if other teams use NBA players from their country why shouldn't we be allowed to?
We should then eliminate gymanastics because the Chinese win that all the time....and that is with little girls who are not even sixteen. Why should they be allowed to use underage girls to win?
Basketball should be more level anyway but if other teams use NBA players from their country why shouldn't we be allowed to?
Calgary Jazz | 4:51 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
oh, everybody is so excited about meaningless match. We will see how well US
play in elimination games. True games are just starting right now.
to AL | 6:06 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
Basketball should be more level anyway]]]-
I remember when we used to win with college level players.
More exciting games.
But then Russia salted the teams with professionals.
/We still won most of the games.
I remember when we used to win with college level players.
More exciting games.
But then Russia salted the teams with professionals.
/We still won most of the games.
re hawk | 8:12 p.m. Aug. 18, 2008
sure, anybody would be classy on the world stage with the letters USA on your
chest....
BBall Fan | 12:05 a.m. Aug. 19, 2008
Like most people I was anxious for the return of the glory days of the
"Dream Team". This group sure looks like that has been accomplished.
But for me, it just isn't as much fun to watch the games when they are all
blow-outs. So far, the games have all been like watching the
"Globetrotters". That's only fun for a few minutes. Here's
hoping for some competition in the medal rounds just to keep it interesting.
AzJazzFan | 1:45 p.m. Aug. 19, 2008
Regarding pros in the the Olympics, it is nice to see NBA All-stars play for
something worthwhile and to have the opportunity to see the finest group of
basketball playes together on the planet. The same cannot be said of the other
major sports in the US. Also I don't mind seeing other NBA players lead
their countries.
Go Team USA | 8:10 p.m. Aug. 19, 2008
Take it to 'em boys!
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