Game 2: Tue. 8/12 - USA vs Angola - Predictions/Comments

jedi master wrote:man, hate to say it, but kobe is stinkin' it up right now

he will be fine, hes been playing unselfish so far because he knows he struggling out there

These guys are so quick out there.

KobefanMVP wrote:Kobe just can't seem to get it going, I think it may be that he needs the ball in his hands a little more to create for his teammates and himself. O Well, Wade and company have been playing great so far

Definantly. All kobe's done is stay in his spot and wait for the ball. Guy's like LBJ are cutting a lot or trailing the guy with the ball so he gets a lot of passes and open looks/lanes at the rim. Olympic basketball is really physicalland TEAM usa scores a majority of their points in the paint, so for a guy like Kobe who takes a lot of midrange jumpshots it's hard to adjust to that. He really has been a nonfactor so far, I bet Wade would be starting in place of him but we need a guy coming off the bench who could REALLy contribute and Wade's that 6th man.

I'm sure Kobe is frustrated because he is struggling out there, but he is bringing the effort on D. I really hope he drastically improves his offense in the 2nd half

Kobe hasn't made a jumpshot since 06-07.

lakersfan722 wrote:Kobe hasn't made a jumpshot since 06-07.

yeah kobes in no rhythm right now. i think its because when he's on the lakers, he creates the plays and sets people up whereas on the olympic team, the other players are setting up shooters like kobe lebron wade. but right now all i can say is that block from lebron was colossal..

cmon Kobe, you gotta hit one of these wide open shots

maybe he should just start launching from NBA range

Kobe stop shooting 3's.

KRC18 wrote:Kobe stop shooting 3's.

Big picture. He has to take them because in the games against good teams, he is the only starter who can make the 3.

This game doesnt mean anything, he needs to use this game as a way to get his rhythm.

Big picture

Kobe with a quick 8 points, China lovin it

That 360 dunk was sickk

hate to admit it, but once Kobe went out of the game, Team USA started to get a really good rhythm and went on a run i dunno

goatis24 wrote:hate to admit it, but once Kobe went out of the game, Team USA started to get a really good rhythm and went on a run i dunno

Kobe came out when the team had a 24 point lead.

The lead is 26 points now.

goatis24 wrote:hate to admit it, but once Kobe went out of the game, Team USA started to get a really good rhythm and went on a run i dunno

along with Kobe also went Melo, Kidd, Howard lol. CP3, D-Will, Dwade coming off the bench provides extreme quickness

13 shots for Kobe to score 8.
4 shots for Melo to score 8.



It's the 3 point shooting though. It's his job to take those 3's because they need a starter out there on the perimeter, but man Kobe needs to hit the gym and work on it

lakerzkb8 wrote:13 shots for Kobe to score 8.
4 shots for Melo to score 8.



It's the 3 point shooting though. It's his job to take those 3's because they need a starter out there on the perimeter, but man Kobe needs to hit the gym and work on it

couldn't agree more

Candace Parker is far too cute.

Bring on Greece already, this game was pretty boring!

Why is Boozer on this team again? He's a joke!

Holy shlt who's this Morais guy?

Where do I find the replay?

Come on Kobe. It's not like your facing the Celtics or something. Hit a shot.

ok i lied i still cant find it

I just dont think that Kobe is a great International player.
Dont get me wrong, he is by far the best player in the NBA but International ball is a bit different.