Team USA Announces 28-Man Initial Roster

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:23 pm

Team USA announced their 28-man initial roster for 2014-2016.

Returning to the USA National Team for 2014-16 are three-time Olympic medalists and two-time Olympic gold medalists Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks) and LeBron James (Miami Heat); two-time Olympic gold medalists Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); and Deron Williams (Brooklyn Nets); 2012 Olympic gold medalists Tyson Chandler (New York Knicks); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); James Harden (Houston Rockets); Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors); Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves); Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder); 2008 Olympic gold medalist Dwight Howard (Houston Rockets), as well as Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), who was originally named to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team roster but was unable to participate because of an injury.

James, Anthony and Paul are not expected to participate in the 2014 World Championship.

Returning to national team roster after capturing gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship are Chandler, Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Durant, Iguodala, Love, Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls), and Westbrook.

Completing the USA National Team roster are NBA standouts LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers); Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz); Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers); Kyle Korver (Atlanta Hawks); David Lee (Golden State Warriors); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs); Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers); and Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors).

Via RealGM Staff Report

kacey ring · Post #2 » by **kacey ring** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:14 pm

I'm sure John Wall isn't too happy about this.

luss54321 · Post #3 » by **luss54321** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:37 pm

Worst players on the roster:

Kenneth Faried
Kawhi Leonard
Bradley Beal
Andre Iguodala
Tyson Chandler
Deron Williams (Until he proves he can return to form)

Klay Thomspson and Kyle Korver are 1-dimensional specialists, but they still play a necessary role

James Harden and Kyrie Irving play absolutely no defense, but can obviously score the ball.

DarkXaero · Post #4 » by **DarkXaero** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:50 pm

luss54321 wrote:Worst players on the roster:

Kenneth Faried
Kawhi Leonard
Bradley Beal
Andre Iguodala
Tyson Chandler
Deron Williams (Until he proves he can return to form)

Klay Thomspson and Kyle Korver are 1-dimensional specialists, but they still play a necessary role

James Harden and Kyrie Irving play absolutely no defense, but can obviously score the ball.

Deron Williams is great for Team USA.

samjones · Post #5 » by **samjones** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:06 pm

Am I the only one that thinks Kyle Korver is a little out of place here?

I mean, these are all young cats (or an established star like Wade), and Korver's 32... And he is a great shooter, but, why are they bringing him in now? And for how long would it even be for?

#KyleStreak200 though

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:11 pm

Mike Conley not good enough??? #SMH

JDthrillinger · Post #7 » by **JDthrillinger** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:54 pm

Al Snub Team:
PG- Rajon Rondo
PG- John Wall
SF- Chandler Parsons
PF- Greg Monroe
C- Roy Hibbert

Off because injuries?
Al Horford
Brook Lopez

Kobe, Bosh, and Wade all declined to play or they'd be here

Bryanhoop · Post #8 » by **Bryanhoop** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:12 pm

samjones wrote:Am I the only one that thinks Kyle Korver is a little out of place here?

I mean, these are all young cats (or an established star like Wade), and Korver's 32... And he is a great shooter, but, why are they bringing him in now? And for how long would it even be for?

#KyleStreak200 though

The 3 ball is king in international play. We've learned the hard way what happens when we don't adapt to the competition.

samjones · Post #9 » by **samjones** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:31 pm

Bryanhoop wrote:
samjones wrote:Am I the only one that thinks Kyle Korver is a little out of place here?

I mean, these are all young cats (or an established star like Wade), and Korver's 32... And he is a great shooter, but, why are they bringing him in now? And for how long would it even be for?

#KyleStreak200 though

The 3 ball is king in international play. We've learned the hard way what happens when we don't adapt to the competition.

Agreed. Just not sure why Korver is on this roster, when there is Klay, Lillard, Curry, George...