Spain didn’t go as easy this time. With 2 1/2 minutes to play, the US were only up by 4 points.
Bryant converted a clutch four-point play with 3:10 remaining. Wade added another 3-pointer that made it 111-104 with just over 2 minutes left.
“They began to celebrate during a break after some technical fouls on Spain [...]
Monday, August 11, 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics could not have started any better for Team USA. After overcoming a slow start, where they were changing the leads several times with China, team USA used their poise and experience to settled down and eventually wear out China 101-70. LeBron James started for the “Redeem Team” and had 18 along [...]
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Lebron James is on the cover of TIME magazine as the “Leader of the Redeem Team”
“I want U.S.A. basketball to be dominant again,” he says emphatically. “Every time people see the red, white and blue, they fear us.” Lebron said.
Lebron James is not only leading a team of all stars but he is also guaranteeing [...]
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
LeBron James led an All-Star team to victory over Team Argentina 118-81 on Sunday with 31 points.
LeBron shot an impressive 11-for-15 from the field, including a sparkling 8-for-11 from behind the arc. Dwight Howard hit all seven of his shot attempts en route to 20 points, and Carmelo Anthony wrapped added 16.
Team USA finished the [...]
Saturday, September 1, 2007
During the FIBA Americas Tournament in Vegas, Lebron shooting has been impressive. He is shooting 79% from the field and 70% from the 3-point land..
Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon Journal discussed Lebron’s shooting on his blog:
“LeBron hinted a few times at the end of last season that he wanted to hire a shooting coach, [...]
Saturday, September 1, 2007
It was Kobe Bryant who took the spot light in a strong start by scoring 27 points, 15 of them in the first quarter as Team USA cruised into the semifinals of the FIBA tournament as the N. 1 seed.
Lebron James added 15 points and Carmelo Anthony added 18 points in the 91-76 victory over [...]
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Lebron James is shooting 79% on 47 for 59 from the field. 14 of his 20 three-pointers found their way to the basket, that is 70% from the 3-point land.
Last night when Team USA played Uruguay, he shot 11 for 11 and made all of his four three pointers. That is all in 14 minutes [...]
Thursday, August 30, 2007
LeBron James scored 26 points against Uruguay to lead USA Team to a 118-79 victory.
Lebron was 11 of 11 from the field and made all his 3-ponts attempts, and that was all done in the first half.
James raised his tournament-leading shooting percentage to an almost comical 79.7 percent (47-of-59). He is 14-of-20 from 3-point range, [...]
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Lebron banked a 40-foot shot at the end of the first half of the United States’ 113-76 victory over Brazil on Sunday.
James’s teammates rushed to bump chests with him to celebrate the just-inside-of-half-court shot that gave the United States a 19-point lead.
Lebron is doing what he usually does and being the energy man for his [...]
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Greg Oden is looking at the possibility of competing at the U.S. training camp later this month, which is necessary if the 7-foot center wishes to compete in the 2008 Olympics.
Oden, who this week resumed basketball workouts for the first time since undergoing a tonsillectomy July 14, said he is contemplating the situation and consulting [...]
Monday, July 23, 2007
The Face cannot have blemishes which mean no bashing teammates, demanding trades, slamming management or otherwise shady behavior.
“The 22-year-old star is wise beyond his years and arguably the best player on Team USA – and he does it all without toting a bunch of personal baggage. He dances on stage at the ESPYs, will host [...]
Sunday, August 24, 2008
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