Tag: Team USA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is dreaming big. He wants to beat the United States wearing Greek team colors. “I’ll be the next one to beat them. I’ll be waiting for them somewhere,” the Milwaukee Bucks star said before leading a team in an exhibition game involving Greek and foreign players before 15,000 fans at the Athens Olympic […]
After winning gold medals in each of its past five major competitions with an array of NBA stars, USA Basketball will attempt to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup using a rotating squad made up primarily of NBA Development League players. Changes to the qualifying structure for the next World Cup by the sport’s […]
(Kings center DeMarcus) Cousins, who turned 26 during the Rio Games, wants to return to Team USA. “I’m open to [coming back for Tokyo 2020]. I’ll be older then, so it depends on how my body feels. As of right now, where I’m at, absolutely, I’m open to it,” he said. Source: Gary Washburn of […]
“It was therapy for me after making a big change in my life,” (Kevin) Durant told The Vertical in the bowels of Carioca Arena 1 about an hour after scoring 30 points in Sunday’s 96-66 victory. “It made my life easier … I knew [a backlash] was coming. It was definitely different for me, but […]
An emotional Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from international play on Sunday after helping the United States men’s Olympic team win gold. Anthony is the first American men’s basketball player to win three gold medals, the third coming after Team USA’s 96-66 win over Serbia on Sunday. He’ll also retire as the all-time leading scorer […]
U.S. men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski ended his national team career on a high note as Team USA overpowered Serbia at the Rio Games for their third straight Olympic gold medal. Sunday’s 96-66 victory capped off the most successful coaching career in men’s Olympic basketball history, with Krzyzewski becoming the first coach to lead three […]
The trip wasn’t always easy, though they arrived at their expected destination. The players on the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team never doubted they would be standing on the gold-medal platform, even after some close calls in Rio and criticisms that they lacked the usual big names and bigger wins. “I know there was kind […]
But (LeBron) James, who used this summer to rest after delivering Cleveland its first NBA title, has stated recently that he hasn’t necessarily retired from USA Basketball, leaving open the door for Tokyo in 2020. (Carmelo) Anthony could only chuckle when asked about James’ plans. “He can have it. He got it,” Anthony told the […]
“We ask the guys for a commitment and selfless service,” Coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “But Carmelo is a perfect example of commitment for the Olympics. That’s his entire playing career and to devote that amount of time is remarkable really, and it’s not been done. He’s been such a good guy to coach.” Source: Michael […]
“He’s (Mike Krzyzewski) more of like a father figure slash mentor than he’s a coach,” (Kevin) Durant said. “On top of being a coach, when you have that combination, that makes for just an incredible leader.” “I hate to say it [as a Kentucky guy],” Cousins offered, “but I really have enjoyed playin’ for K.” […]
