Is Kobe Playing for Team USA This Summer?

hgo wrote:

grego wrote:

JKsnoots wrote:Is Duncan playing for the Virgin Islands?

Nope, he played for USA, and he is done now. As a fan, I'm glad because summer play is just too much especially if you play in the post season.

He could even dribble without traveling with the uS team
Fiba rules are just not for him but he did act like a child saying he was done with the US team...

The refs called him for some lame stuff. Refs made a lot of questionable stuff. But then when Duncan was hampered, it made it even tougher for the team. And then of course no one could hit a shot, so when teams play zone, and no one can bust it, they are going to swarm any post player.

BTW, Duncan played fine with the qualifying team the summer before.

He gave 2 straight summers. It takes a toll especially when you are trying for a championship deep into the summer already. There's a reason he's finally starting to get healthy (he was not healthy in 05, even when they won).

FIBA rules weren't for any of the team, especially that summer.

grego wrote:

hgo wrote:

grego wrote:

JKsnoots wrote:Is Duncan playing for the Virgin Islands?

Nope, he played for USA, and he is done now. As a fan, I'm glad because summer play is just too much especially if you play in the post season.

He could even dribble without traveling with the uS team
Fiba rules are just not for him but he did act like a child saying he was done with the US team...

The refs called him for some lame stuff. Refs made a lot of questionable stuff. But then when Duncan was hampered, it made it even tougher for the team. And then of course no one could hit a shot, so when teams play zone, and no one can bust it, they are going to swarm any post player.

BTW, Duncan played fine with the qualifying team the summer before.

He gave 2 straight summers. It takes a toll especially when you are trying for a championship deep into the summer already. There's a reason he's finally starting to get healthy (he was not healthy in 05, even when they won).

FIBA rules weren't for any of the team, especially that summer.

NBA rules are far diffrent from FIBA's rules..
I know this cause i'm an european player watching a lot af NBA
duncan did travel anytime he was going to the basket.. this very first step isn't allowed ..

I agree for defense zone, the USA team didn't and still doesn't know how to deal with and how to attack it.. It's weird becausethe 3 points line is way closer thant the NBA 3pts lines, but i guess it 's psychological for a player to shoot behind the line with the same release than behind an NBA line...

you need good slasher to attack a zone and create some movement and spaces and that's why KB24 is gonna be great with the team USA.
But above all, the US team needs to play unselfishly wich remains pretty hard for them

the LBJ/WAde/Melo team was a joke! we need some old cats such as Duncan and Kobe to run this

nameant wrote:I've seen numerous Kobe USA jerseys with the #10. For what it's worth.

That is because he was supposed to play last season until he was forced to withdraw due to his knee surgery. I believe jerseys that are made, but not sold since he was not on the team, were sent to the Philippines and donated to the under-privledged.

Deucetre33 wrote:

ballerxj wrote:I hope he enjoys it because that will be the only time besides the all star game he wears a red jersey.

you wanna bet? im willing to bet that Kobe will be a bull next month

You still taking bets? I got you for $20 since I only gamble what i can afford to lose. What do you say?

hgo wrote:

grego wrote:

hgo wrote:

grego wrote:

JKsnoots wrote:Is Duncan playing for the Virgin Islands?

Nope, he played for USA, and he is done now. As a fan, I'm glad because summer play is just too much especially if you play in the post season.

He could even dribble without traveling with the uS team
Fiba rules are just not for him but he did act like a child saying he was done with the US team...

The refs called him for some lame stuff. Refs made a lot of questionable stuff. But then when Duncan was hampered, it made it even tougher for the team. And then of course no one could hit a shot, so when teams play zone, and no one can bust it, they are going to swarm any post player.

BTW, Duncan played fine with the qualifying team the summer before.

He gave 2 straight summers. It takes a toll especially when you are trying for a championship deep into the summer already. There's a reason he's finally starting to get healthy (he was not healthy in 05, even when they won).

FIBA rules weren't for any of the team, especially that summer.

NBA rules are far diffrent from FIBA's rules..
I know this cause i'm an european player watching a lot af NBA
duncan did travel anytime he was going to the basket.. this very first step isn't allowed ..

I agree for defense zone, the USA team didn't and still doesn't know how to deal with and how to attack it.. It's weird becausethe 3 points line is way closer thant the NBA 3pts lines, but i guess it 's psychological for a player to shoot behind the line with the same release than behind an NBA line...

you need good slasher to attack a zone and create some movement and spaces and that's why KB24 is gonna be great with the team USA.
But above all, the US team needs to play unselfishly wich remains pretty hard for them

the LBJ/WAde/Melo team was a joke! we need some old cats such as Duncan and Kobe to run this

Well Duncan would have been greatful if Kobe was there that year. He def needed someone who could keep the zones from collapsing on Duncan. Duncan got a lot of contact as well. I remember Argentina was very physical with him.

Duncan did fine in the primaries with Fiba rules as well. Not until the actual Olympics came that one year, did he have issues. But then that was just a mess. Michael Redd should have been asked. Brad Miller (back then should have been too).

wopow!

grego wrote:

hgo wrote:

grego wrote:

hgo wrote:

grego wrote:

JKsnoots wrote:Is Duncan playing for the Virgin Islands?

Nope, he played for USA, and he is done now. As a fan, I'm glad because summer play is just too much especially if you play in the post season.

He could even dribble without traveling with the uS team
Fiba rules are just not for him but he did act like a child saying he was done with the US team...

The refs called him for some lame stuff. Refs made a lot of questionable stuff. But then when Duncan was hampered, it made it even tougher for the team. And then of course no one could hit a shot, so when teams play zone, and no one can bust it, they are going to swarm any post player.

BTW, Duncan played fine with the qualifying team the summer before.

He gave 2 straight summers. It takes a toll especially when you are trying for a championship deep into the summer already. There's a reason he's finally starting to get healthy (he was not healthy in 05, even when they won).

FIBA rules weren't for any of the team, especially that summer.

NBA rules are far diffrent from FIBA's rules..
I know this cause i'm an european player watching a lot af NBA
duncan did travel anytime he was going to the basket.. this very first step isn't allowed ..

I agree for defense zone, the USA team didn't and still doesn't know how to deal with and how to attack it.. It's weird becausethe 3 points line is way closer thant the NBA 3pts lines, but i guess it 's psychological for a player to shoot behind the line with the same release than behind an NBA line...

you need good slasher to attack a zone and create some movement and spaces and that's why KB24 is gonna be great with the team USA.
But above all, the US team needs to play unselfishly wich remains pretty hard for them

the LBJ/WAde/Melo team was a joke! we need some old cats such as Duncan and Kobe to run this

Well Duncan would have been greatful if Kobe was there that year. He def needed someone who could keep the zones from collapsing on Duncan. Duncan got a lot of contact as well. I remember Argentina was very physical with him.

Duncan did fine in the primaries with Fiba rules as well. Not until the actual Olympics came that one year, did he have issues. But then that was just a mess. Michael Redd should have been asked. Brad Miller (back then should have been too).

you're right

it's the real first shoot for kobe to join the team
the mariage/the colorado/injuries had the best of him
I just regret duncan wanted out even if i'm down with you because i fear for Kobe this summer..

ballerxj wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

ballerxj wrote:I hope he enjoys it because that will be the only time besides the all star game he wears a red jersey.

you wanna bet? im willing to bet that Kobe will be a bull next month

You still taking bets? I got you for $20 since I only gamble what i can afford to lose. What do you say?

If you have paypal, sure. My thing is this, If nothing big is done(which is damn well unlikely) Kobe will never play in a Laker uniform again. But if something did get done(something like KG) then its good for all.. I don't mind giving up 120$ for that. But from what I've heard, Kobe will be traded "Very" soon despite what people on this message board may think. So get ya Bulls jerseys fellaz

Deucetre33, I do have paypal. If the lakers trade Kobe its because they still cant get players around him that can win now like KG or JO. If thats the case, the Lakers deserve to lose because if they cant build around the best player in the NBA, they shouldn't be allowed to win a game which they just might do if they trade him.

Yes hes playing and were qualifying and were winning next year

grego wrote:Ouch, summer play + near 40 MPG with little help. I feel for Kobe. he's asking for a nagging injury throughout the season.

with little help?! are you kidding me?!!! i think lebron, dwayne, carmello are the best backup any player can have. and if kobe dont like it, he can demand a trade from team usa to team argentina or something

Deucetre33 wrote:

OC Lakerfan wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

ballerxj wrote:I hope he enjoys it because that will be the only time besides the all star game he wears a red jersey.

you wanna bet? im willing to bet that Kobe will be a bull next month

I'll take that bet. Loser pays $100.00 US Dollars via paypal. Deal?

deal

Okay, to clarify so we don't have any technicalities.

Kobe must be a CHICAGO BULL, not just wear a Bull Jersey, like a MJ Jersey for some reason by August 1, 2007. If he gets traded to any other team or is still on the Lakers, you will paypal me $100.00 US Dollars.

Anyone wanna bet $100 that the loser of their bet won't pay?

TooSexyForMyShirt wrote:Anyone wanna bet $100 that the loser of their bet won't pay?

OC Lakerfan wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

OC Lakerfan wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

ballerxj wrote:I hope he enjoys it because that will be the only time besides the all star game he wears a red jersey.

you wanna bet? im willing to bet that Kobe will be a bull next month

I'll take that bet. Loser pays $100.00 US Dollars via paypal. Deal?

deal

Okay, to clarify so we don't have any technicalities.

Kobe must be a CHICAGO BULL, not just wear a Bull Jersey, like a MJ Jersey for some reason by August 1, 2007. If he gets traded to any other team or is still on the Lakers, you will paypal me $100.00 US Dollars.

I said be a bull by next month, meaning anytime from now until august 31st. If thats the terms then deal.

kobe35ppg wrote:

grego wrote:Ouch, summer play + near 40 MPG with little help. I feel for Kobe. he's asking for a nagging injury throughout the season.

with little help?! are you kidding me?!!! i think lebron, dwayne, carmello are the best backup any player can have. and if kobe dont like it, he can demand a trade from team usa to team argentina or something

I meant with the Lakers. He wouldn't likely play 40mpg on the USA team. I'd hope not.

jbiggs wrote:

TooSexyForMyShirt wrote:So long...

thats what she said

Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

Good one!

Every Steve Carrel / The Office fans are laughing with you on this one!



Btw, isn't Odom playing too or is he sitting this one out?

i just heard kobe demanded a trade from team usa to team italy.
apparently he feels like team usa isn't committed to winning the gold.

Deucetre33 wrote:

OC Lakerfan wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

OC Lakerfan wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

ballerxj wrote:I hope he enjoys it because that will be the only time besides the all star game he wears a red jersey.

you wanna bet? im willing to bet that Kobe will be a bull next month

I'll take that bet. Loser pays $100.00 US Dollars via paypal. Deal?

deal

Okay, to clarify so we don't have any technicalities.

Kobe must be a CHICAGO BULL, not just wear a Bull Jersey, like a MJ Jersey for some reason by August 1, 2007. If he gets traded to any other team or is still on the Lakers, you will paypal me $100.00 US Dollars.

I said be a bull by next month, meaning anytime from now until august 31st. If thats the terms then deal.

Deal.

OC Lakerfan wrote:

Deucetre33 wrote:

ballerxj wrote:I hope he enjoys it because that will be the only time besides the all star game he wears a red jersey.

you wanna bet? im willing to bet that Kobe will be a bull next month

I'll take that bet. Loser pays $100.00 US Dollars via paypal. Deal?

I'm with you Kobe is staying, All though I want him to leave, nobody will take him, Especially the bulls, They'll become the team we are. Not to mention they'll only have two years to turn around then he'll opt out. and wanna come back to the Lakers.

lmfao @ the guy who bet 100 bucks that kobe is going to be a bull. you better just go head and deduct a 100 dollars from your paypall account right now home boy


let me spell it out for you

-100
minus 100
negative 100 dollars
take away 100 dollars
subtract 100 dollars
remove 100 dollars

get the point?

Orlando Tragic wrote:lmfao @ the guy who bet 100 bucks that kobe is going to be a bull. you better just go head and deduct a 100 dollars from your paypall account right now home boy


let me spell it out for you

-100
minus 100
negative 100 dollars
take away 100 dollars
subtract 100 dollars
remove 100 dollars

get the point?

Its not funny unless you let him respond first.