Dude I'm simply applying your rule- Rose and Oden aren't in the NBA, accordingly they arent even lowly NBA scrubs yet. They were drafted in the late first round/earlyl 2nd round b/c they had buyout obligations and teams were unsure how they'd develop - if they re-entered the draft now they are both likely to be lottery guys So unless the U.S. wins 1000-23 you'll b**** and moan and generlly kind of look like a fool, making all sorts of nutty claims and winning the gold medal in shoddy reasoning Got it.
Yes they are unless they prove otherwise. If they are that good, they will be drafted high regardless of their obligations. lottery picks? you serious??man... pass me whatever the f you are smoking. no, so unless everyone kiss the team's a ss because they beat a much much less talented team in the finals you would moan, b**** and cry about it? Got it. Last I checked this is a free country, I was disappointed with the team's performance in the final and I voiced it. Don't like it? Oh well, go b**** to someone else. No, or you would
and by them I meant the Spanish team. With Oden and Rose they are not scrubs because they are drafted high and there is a reason why. Scrubs are generally those who were drafted late first round, in second rounds and undrafted. You might find a gem every now and then but its rare. Percentage is not in your favor, deal with it.
oh wait, so you think those two didn't go lottery picks because of the buyout clause?? You friggin serious?
Speaking of facts and logic, you DO know that Mark Gasol played in college here and was drafted 48th in the second round?!
I remember now, McDonald's did have a cup for Isaiah, but he didnt actually go and play. He was initially to be on the roster, therefore Mickey D's had him on a cup. Anyway, its amazing how Rockza is trying to diminish what Team USA did because of the final game, against what is SUPPOSED to be the 2nd best team in the tournament. Spain was out of their minds on 3 point shooting and USA was out of their minds the wrong way on defense - and America still won by 11. I wonder what Rockza would be saying if the US won the gold by virtue of a game winner by Kobe at the buzzer? When team A has a bad defensive game, and team B has a superb offensive game, team B wins that game 9 times out of 10. Apparently, according to Rockza the Celtics should have just been given the NBA title since they had the most all-stars on their roster. Forget the fact that the Celtics had to mesh and blend in to get to where they wanted to go. Guess the NBA should just mail the 2009 trophy to the Rockets.
and conversely, quit arguing with people who have shown their complete and utter lack of common sense. I know you love to run your mouth, but for christ's sake the ignore list aint worth doo if you guys keep quoting them. I guess it's kinda a moot point as with his attitude, I predict a short life here.
The US shot 60% from the field and 46% from three point range. Is that what you call underperforming?
I don't like how people are trying to point out the traveling. Like Spain NEVER traveled before... It's really a non issue when NO ONE is within 5 feet of the actual player.
I personally find Mark Gasol a potential lottery pick funnier. I guess thats just me. And tells me the level of intelligence I am arguing with.
Funny how much rise I am getting out of everyone. Let's see, I don't think the US team played upto par against a lot less talented team and everyone is getting their panties in a bunch. Lets face it, compared to the US team, Spain had scrubs. Now there is such a thing as not performing upto par even in a win. If you guys can't deal with it, big whoopity doo.
Give it up dude, you can't change my mind that the team performed under par against a much weaker team. If you are still going by the 11 pt margin, you obviously didn't watch the game. I will still say the same and I am sure all of you guys will hail it as this great win while getting your panties in a bunch when someone points out otherwise. and this is making your point that we didn't underperform, how? Yea guess what, when Celtics won the series against Atlanta, numerous others here and all other Celtic fans called out on their ass es too for underperforming . Yes despite them winning.
