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USA Basketball-Greg Monroe

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by ferrari77, Aug 7, 2012.

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  1. ferrari77

    ferrari77 Member

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    Was watching one of the US team's pre-Olympics exhibition games and got to thinking about other USA big's that coulda/shoulda been called in after Griffin went down injured. Greg Monroe came to mind as a good option.

    Keep in mind, I have no real beef with the Anthony Davis selection and the U.S. for the most part are purring on all cylinders so Coach K/Colangelo's selection was fine and dandy.

    My question is this. What the heck did Greg Monroe do or not do to not even get a mention or look by USA Basketball? Ideally I'd be talking about for the full or main Olympic team but while looking up Greg Monroe and USA basketball, I found out he wasn't even called in for the select team!

    This is the same select team that had

    Dejuan Blair and Lance Thomas called in. (Blair is less of a surprise than Thomas).
    Cousins, Favors were the other bigs.

    This is also the same select team that called in Stiemsma before he backed out of playing because of Plantar fasciitis ( I think).

    So my question is what the heck did Greg Monroe do or not do to not even warrant a serious look by Colangelo and the USA selection crew?

    Here are some links to Monroe's thoughts on the issue

    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120709/SPORTS0102/207090339

    http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/07/greg-monroe-thinks-he-was-snubbed-by-usa-basketball/
     
    #1 ferrari77, Aug 7, 2012
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    Lance Thomas played for Coach K, so there is that.
     
    #2 asmith8266, Aug 7, 2012
  3. Air Langhi

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    I thought this guy was going to be an all-star when he got drafted. He was big and had skills. He should have got an invitation at least.
     
    #3 Air Langhi, Aug 7, 2012
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    Just a matter of time. His offensive skills could make him a reliable allstar to build around...He already is top 5 imo.
     
    #4 713, Aug 7, 2012
  5. DonatasFanboy

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    it's a head scratcher. he should be in the final roster, not just selection process.
     
    #5 DonatasFanboy, Aug 7, 2012
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    Demarcus Cousins
     
    #6 Shaud, Aug 7, 2012
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    No flash.
     
    #7 CCorn, Aug 7, 2012
  8. DonatasFanboy

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    i don't think the US will go back to sending questionable character guys. either impeccable pro, or farewell.
     
    #8 DonatasFanboy, Aug 7, 2012
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    [​IMG]
     
    #9 Shaud, Aug 7, 2012
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    :rolleyes:
     
    #10 felixng2012, Aug 7, 2012
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    :grin: maybe impeccable is too strong a word.
    but he's not going to slap a teammate or choke a coach, Cousins might.
     
    #11 DonatasFanboy, Aug 7, 2012
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    What shoe company does he have? you guys notice all of team USA is nike/jordan?
     
    #12 laserguy183, Aug 7, 2012
  13. ferrari77

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    I believe he is a Nike guy.

    Must not be the shoes, money.
     
    #13 ferrari77, Aug 7, 2012
  14. sgl_carlos

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    Greg Monroe doesn't play good D. IMHO. Maybe that's why?
     
    #14 sgl_carlos, Aug 8, 2012
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    For some reason I could see Melo on TNT in the future with an extra 30 pounds or so.
     
    #15 onreego, Aug 8, 2012
  16. DonatasFanboy

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    that's not true.
     
    #16 DonatasFanboy, Aug 8, 2012
  17. DonatasFanboy

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    just a lot of parallels with Chuck going on there. his game, his looks, his career so far.
     
    #17 DonatasFanboy, Aug 8, 2012
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