OLYMPIC BASKETBALL DISCUSSION

[JMEWLS]

Ahh sorry bud didn't even notice. I'll merge and stick your thread

[Cyzla]

it's 40, btw, Irving confuses me cause he said he may declare to play for Australia (2 P.G's in the backcourt + Bogut would get us at least Bronze)

Irving is going to be great obv. Playing for Australia now will obviously mean that playing for the US in the future will not be an option. I dont know bout you, but i'd rather play for the US than Australia

[Trolliver]

...he declined australia and has said he wants to play for the u.s. in the future

[KqWIN]

Since Davis is out, I wouldn't be surprised if Favors and Cousins get tested and called up as finalists.

[Trolliver]

Not sure if this is correct but:


Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk
.@BenStandig Due to Olympic drug testing rules (process already underway) they actually can't add anybody to team anymore.

[KqWIN]

Not sure if this is correct but:


Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk
.@BenStandig Due to Olympic drug testing rules (process already underway) they actually can't add anybody to team anymore.

Oh is that so? A lot of local sportscasters are claiming "Favors to London".

[JMEWLS]

I've been reading Favors/Cousins are potentially call-ups.

[KqWIN]

I mean if they really, really wanted it, they would find a way to bend the rules. #americaisallpowerful #americanasshole

[JMEWLS]

Well aren't they listed as call ups so they're on the team. I'm probably wrong, kinda makes sense though.

[Trolliver]

i dont think they were listed in the squad so i dunno... i remember reading something way back (may be wrong) that the usa basketball team didnt even get drug tested in 2008....but might not be remembering that correctly