Jetsfan80 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Your 2012 US Men's Basketball Roster headed to London: NAME POS HGT WGT DOB CURRENT TEAM / COLLEGE or HIGH SCHOOL Carmelo Anthony F 6-8 230 5/29/84 New York Knicks / Syracuse Chris Bosh F 6-10 230 3/24/84 Miami Heat / Georgia Tech Kobe Bryant G 6-6 205 8/23/78 Los Angeles Lakers / Lower Merion H.S. (PA) Tyson Chandler C 7-1 240 10/02/82 New York Knicks / Dominguez H.S. (CA) Anthony Davis G 6-10 220 3/11/92 New Orleans Hornets / Kentucky Kevin Durant G 6-9 235 9/29/88 Oklahoma City Thunder / Texas Rudy Gay F 6-8 230 8/17/86 Memphis Grizzlies / Connecticut Eric Gordon G 6-3 215 12/25/88 New Orleans Hornets / Indiana Blake Griffin F 6-10 251 03/16/89 Los Angeles Clippers / Oklahoma James Harden G 6-5 220 8/26/89 Oklahoma City Thunder / Arizona State Andre Iguodala G/F 6-6 207 1/28/84 Philadelphia 76ers / Arizona LeBron James F 6-8 250 12/30/84 Miami Heat / St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S. (OH) Kevin Love F 6-10 260 9/07/88 Minnesota Timberwolves / UCLA Chris Paul G 6-0 183 5/06/85 Los Angeles Clippers / Wake Forest Russell Westbrook G 6-3 187 11/12/88 Oklahoma City Thunder / UCLA Deron Williams G 6-3 209 7/26/84 Brooklyn Nets / Illinois Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University Assistant Coach: Mike D'Antoni Assistant Coach: Nate McMillan Team Physician: Don Roberts, Portland Trail Blazers Team Physician: Paul Saenz, San Antonio Spurs Athletic Trainer: Joseph Sharpe, Oklahoma City Thunder Athletic Trainer: Casey Smith, Dallas Mavericks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Kobe was recently quoted as saying the 2012 team could beat the '92 Dream Team. Clearly absurd, but interesting to think about as well. No chance Tyson Chandler, the only true center on the roster, could handle Patrick Ewing and David Robinson. LeBron might be able to keep Magic in check, but no way Michael Jordan gets contained by Kobe. Plus, who beats out Malone & Barkley for rebounds? Kevin Love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason423 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Kobe was recently quoted as saying the 2012 team could beat the '92 Dream Team. Clearly absurd, but interesting to think about as well. No chance Tyson Chandler, the only true center on the roster, could handle Patrick Ewing and David Robinson. LeBron might be able to keep Magic in check, but no way Michael Jordan gets contained by Kobe. Plus, who beats out Malone & Barkley for rebounds? Kevin Love? At least I know thats where the thought came from. I was flipping through the stations and heard Mike Lupica saying the same thing and had no clue how that idea got in his head. I think its pretty crazy because the bigs on 1992 would destroy the bigs on this team. Ewing, Robinson, Barkley and Malone were all time players. Griffin, Chandler, and Bosh are nice players but none are at the stage these guys were in 1992 and will likely never get there. I guess the question is does the backcourt talent now, primarily at the point, eat up John Stockton and an old Magic and how much Lebron would beat up whomever 92 brought out to cover him. 92 Jordan would be better than young Durant and old Kobe, though. The only way Id see the 1992 team losing is if the current team was able to push the pace and just run them off the court not allowing the 92 squad to use their guys down low to draw foul after foul after foul on the overmatched current bigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 great team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Kobe was recently quoted as saying the 2012 team could beat the '92 Dream Team. Clearly absurd, but interesting to think about as well. No chance Tyson Chandler, the only true center on the roster, could handle Patrick Ewing and David Robinson. LeBron might be able to keep Magic in check, but no way Michael Jordan gets contained by Kobe. Plus, who beats out Malone & Barkley for rebounds? Kevin Love? it's all about the PG play williams and cp3 in their primes > old magic and broken leg stockton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 So, apparently Blake hurt his knee today and they've called The Brow to come in immediately. He probably tried to cram it on DeMarcus Cousins and paid the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 This is a definitely beatable team-Brazil might do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 it's all about the PG play williams and cp3 in their primes > old magic and broken leg stockton As jason said, all about the tempo. Few teams can keep up a frenetic pace all game, so advantage '92 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 So, apparently Blake hurt his knee today and they've called The Brow to come in immediately. He probably tried to cram it on DeMarcus Cousins and paid the price. Probably not the worst thing that could happen. Davis being there gives us a backup center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 So, apparently Blake hurt his knee today and they've called The Brow to come in immediately. He probably tried to cram it on DeMarcus Cousins and paid the price. So pissed about that one. Was dying to see him pull a Frederic Weis (or a Mozgov) on Gasol on the international stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Did Rondo get Zeke'd or did he turn it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Did Rondo get Zeke'd or did he turn it down? http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/04/rajon-rondo-has-no-interest-in-ever-playing-in-the-olympics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Pippen on Lebron would be fun to watch. I think the 92 team would physically beat the sh*t out of this team. Ewing and Barkley would cripple Bosh and Chandler, and Jordan would decapitate Kobe every time he put the ball on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason423 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Pippen on Lebron would be fun to watch. I think the 92 team would physically beat the sh*t out of this team. Ewing and Barkley would cripple Bosh and Chandler, and Jordan would decapitate Kobe every time he put the ball on the floor. In fairness it depends on the rules that they play with. 92 rules Id agree. 2012 rules you would probably see alot of fouls being called when some of the guys got physical. One of the other things that would be neat to see is how the older guys would have handled the size/athleticism combo you get from Durant, James, and Anthony. Jordan never saw a guy that could play like Durant at his height. The big guys are all the same and that hasnt really changed, but 6'10" shooting guards and physical marvels like Lebron are something the older group never played against. I still think its just a question of tempo. If you can slow the game down the 2012 squad doesnt stand a chance because nobody would know how to defend the 92 guys in the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr726 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Kobe wouldn't pass the ball to prove how good he is vs the '92 team. '92 team could play zone. In fairness it depends on the rules that they play with. 92 rules Id agree. 2012 rules you would probably see alot of fouls being called when some of the guys got physical. One of the other things that would be neat to see is how the older guys would have handled the size/athleticism combo you get from Durant, James, and Anthony. Jordan never saw a guy that could play like Durant at his height. The big guys are all the same and that hasnt really changed, but 6'10" shooting guards and physical marvels like Lebron are something the older group never played against. I still think its just a question of tempo. If you can slow the game down the 2012 squad doesnt stand a chance because nobody would know how to defend the 92 guys in the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I wish some of these guys were likeable. Not many are. Not a team you feel great about getting behind like the original Dream Team. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 '92>'12 it's not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Kobe's insane. Christian Laettner would have been all over Lebron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'd love to be able to see reactions from Barkley and Malone to LeBron trying to flop on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'd love to be able to see reactions from Barkley and Malone to LeBron trying to flop on them. Malone would only have Stockton to blame considering he invented Lebron's entire arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Malone would only have Stockton to blame considering he invented Lebron's entire arsenal. As much as I hated Stockton, I can sort of look past a guy who's 6'1", 175 lbs and looks more like a pharmacist than an athlete doing something to gain a competitive advantage. When you're built like a tank and are the most talented human being to ever play the sport, not so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yeah, as said, the 12 team wouldn't be able to contend with 92's size. Two genuine 7 footers who could rebound, block shots, and shoot midrange jumpers. Best 5 of: Ewing Barkley Bird Jordan Magic vs. LeBron Durant Melo Kobe Paul Yes, if we went best 5 v. 5 you'd have to have LBJ play center because Tyson would foul out in the 1st 5 minutes guarding Ewing. And the second 5: Admiral Malone Pippen Drexler Stockton vs. Chandler Love Iggy Westbrook DWill The 12 second team might keep it close by running, but they still wouldn't be able to take the lead. The backbenchers: St. Johns Duke vs. Brow Beard Damn, the 92 team would probably win that matchup too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Magic was done back then, was he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Kobe was recently quoted as saying the 2012 team could beat the '92 Dream Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 In fairness it depends on the rules that they play with. 92 rules Id agree. 2012 rules you would probably see alot of fouls being called when some of the guys got physical. One of the other things that would be neat to see is how the older guys would have handled the size/athleticism combo you get from Durant, James, and Anthony. Jordan never saw a guy that could play like Durant at his height. The big guys are all the same and that hasnt really changed, but 6'10" shooting guards and physical marvels like Lebron are something the older group never played against. I still think its just a question of tempo. If you can slow the game down the 2012 squad doesnt stand a chance because nobody would know how to defend the 92 guys in the paint. The officiating would be interesting, for sure. International rules allow the zone, IIRC, which would be a field day for Ewing and Robinson. I'd love to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Magic was done back then, was he not? No. He just won the NBA title the year before and abruptly retired once he tested for HIV the November before the Olympics. Bird was done, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Magic was done back then, was he not? and Stockton had a broken leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 game tonight!! yesssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr726 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Horrific and ugly game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This team couldn't beat the Dream Team. Come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr726 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This team couldn't beat the Dream Team. Come on. Lebron forced a lot of very bad shots. No one wanted to pass the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Without question, The Dream Team was better IMO, but the 2012 squad does have the disadvantage of playing against superior international talent. The Dream Team didn't have to contend with facing NBA veterans in every game like Horfrod, Nene, the Gasols, Ibaka, Ginobli, Dirk, and Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Lebron forced a lot of very bad shots. No one wanted to pass the ball. LMAO did this guy even watch the game??? Lebron was the ONLY reason USA pulled away. BTW he shot over 50% for the game scoring 30 points on 20 shots. Melo 1-7, Durant 5-13, Kobe 3-11 and you chose to call out LeBron LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr726 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 LMAO did this guy even watch the game??? Lebron was the ONLY reason USA pulled away. BTW he shot over 50% for the game scoring 30 points on 20 shots. Melo 1-7, Durant 5-13, Kobe 3-11 and you chose to call out LeBron LOL. I'm not calling him out he forced bad shots, he took a shot from the baseline behind the glass. They all chucked 3's. NO ONE MOVED THE BALL. FYI I'm not a Lebron hater although he also had 5 turnovers to 1 assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 '92 would destroy, not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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