By Tariq Ali on Sep 4, 2007 in Around the NBA, USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Tariq Ali on Sep 1, 2007 in LeBron James, USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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, […]
By Tariq Ali on Sep 1, 2007 in USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Tariq Ali on Aug 30, 2007 in LeBron James, USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Tariq Ali on Aug 30, 2007 in USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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, […]
By Tariq Ali on Aug 29, 2007 in USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Tariq Ali on Aug 4, 2007 in USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Tariq Ali on Jul 23, 2007 in USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Tariq Ali on Jun 27, 2007 in LeBron James, USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
Lebron James ended uncertainty about his status with the U.S. national team on Tuesday night by saying he will play in next month’s FIBA America’s Tournament, where the Americans will try to qualify for the 2008 Olympics.
“I’m going to play,” James told The Associated Press. “I’ve had enough time off, and knowing my body more […]
By Tariq Ali on Apr 4, 2007 in Cavaliers News, LeBron James, USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
If LeBron James wants to assure himself of a trip to the Beijing Olympics, he’d better show up for Team USA in Las Vegas this summer.
Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo told ESPN.com that James could be jeopardizing his status as one of the five or six core players for the Beijing Olympics.
“Unless people have […]
By Tariq Ali on Jul 26, 2006 in USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
LeBron James spot was reserved since September when USA Basketball Managing Director Jerry Colangelo offered him a major role. “He’s always been a lock to make the final roster of 12 that heads to Japan for the World Championships next month” according to Brian Windhorst of the ABJ.
“I wasn’t sweating, but it makes it a lot […]