dcanwade
Years ago
Wade and Team Nike (USA)
thought USA basketball decided NOT to build a team of superstars and instead build a real team. So why are one-dimensional scorers like Wade and Anthony on team? Wade is an undersized 2-guard slasher with no jump-shot and mediocre defense. Melo is a ball-hogging, no-defense-playing forward, but at least he offers a strong post game. WHY IS WADE ON THIS TEAM? USA has the three best PGs in the world (Paul, Williams, JKidd) and the best scorers in the world (LBJ, Kobe), so what does DWade bring to the team that these guys dont? He is totally redundant. They should use his roster spot on Chandler or a shooter/defender.
The only reason Wade is here is because Team USA is really a promotional team for shoe companies like Nike, and they pay Wade lots of money and NEED him to remain famous and relevant. People point to his ring, but I dont think Dick Bavetta and Bennet Salvatore are reffing the Olympics, so he wont be shooting 30 free throws a game like in '06.
Anyway, I hope he doesnt play much. I think the best line-up is:
PG-Chris Paul
SG-Deron Williams
SF-Kobe Bryant
PF-LeBron James
C-Dwight Howard
Bench-Kidd, Redd, Boozer, Prince.
With two PGs, this line-up is small, but D-Will can really shoot threes 39% and Kobe and LeBron can rebound against and guard bigger guys. I like Prince as a gadget player who can do a little of everything, I just hope he has his shooting touch. Kidd is old and falling down on D, but he will help keep the stars happy and can blow lesser teams away with his fast-break prowess. I think he should be off the floor in crunch time though because he cant shoot or execute in the half court as well as Paul and Williams.
Best of luck to team Nike.
