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2356141, RE: For the most part, Team USA has picked the most skilled...
Posted by TheRealBillyOcean, Fri Aug-01-14 04:33 PM
>>versatile players. You can point out the instances to
>>contrary.
>
>Everybody is not going to get to play so on almost every year
>there are guys are picked not because they are the best
>players available but simply because they'll be good soldiers
>be content just to be on the team and be good practice guys
>and not cause trouble.

No really?

>In 2012 it was Igoudala and Davis.

They were both versatile and skilled.

>In 2008 it was Boozer, Tayshaun and Redd.

All 3 are versatile and/or skilled.


>I remember Gilbert Arenas being cut when he was still in his
>prime because he wasn't a good fit with the team.

While he was good, he was only scoring. And not versatile.


>>Demarcus is the best big in Camp.
>
>that's you're opinion, I haven't been there but I haven't
>heard anybody who has say that.

Take all of the Centers there. Not including Anthony Davis, and he's the best.


>>His behavior? If he hasn't done anything since you put him
>on
>>the team. Then why ask him to the team.
>
>They asked him to tryout for the team. With the limited amount
>of talented bigs available inviting him was basically due
>diligence.


They asked him before Love, Griffin, Aldridge dropped out.


>>And when has he been mentioned in trade rumors? If they
>wanted
>>to dump him, they would have.
>
>Because its easier to fire a coach than get back equal value
>for a player like Cousins.

No, they've could've and were offered a lot for him. And they signed him to a long term deal.


>The FACT that he's had 3 coaches in 4 years and the FACT that
>despite being one of the most talented young big men in the
>NBA in 4 seasons his teams have never won more than 28 games
>in a season is telling.
>

Is it telling on him or the organization? Because there a lot of players in the camp who've won less.