What are the chances of the USA not winning gold at Beijing?

GG2108 · Post #1 » by **GG2108** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:53 am

Argentina, spain amongst other quality opposition wat do you think? not another Athens 04' i hope...

CatNation · Post #2 » by **CatNation** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:00 am

GuyverX · Post #3 » by **GuyverX** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:03 am

Well, it's not a sure thing anymore but I think with this team and Coach K we'll be alright. We have a great back court with Kidd, Paul and Deron Williams. Intl. play is usually more reliant on guards than post players. There's now a slim chance we slip up somewhere though obviously.

Yangsing · Post #4 » by **Yangsing** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:07 am

USA has as good of a chance at winning gold as you using the cap locks for every word.

GG2108 · Post #5 » by **GG2108** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:07 am

Yeh, i se the only risky move as puting bron in at PF but even then i think he can hold his own down there with the worlds best, they finished third at the national chips 2 years agoe without kobe and Kidd so i think they are pretty certain but watch for Spain and Argentina to challenge em. They cant go in underestimating other countries any more, im from Australia even we look much stronger then all other years previous.

Jameson41 · Post #6 » by **Jameson41** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:20 am

What's the chance the USA Teams plane crashes and they don't make it their? Thats your answer. They play they win. Ain't nothing stopping that team this year.

KB20 · Post #7 » by **KB20** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:22 am

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't bet against a team with the likes of LeBron, Kobe, Carmelo, and Kidd in the starting lineup. That is beside the fact that their bench boasts players like Boozer, Wade, and Chris Paul.

GG2108 · Post #8 » by **GG2108** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:24 am

I wasnt bettin against em, but theres always that small chance..but i do want them to win

HarlemHeat37 · Post #9 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:26 am

1% chance of not winning..

the talent is undeniable..the chemistry will be solid..

look at the leaders on that team..Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams..solid leadership that will result in good chemistry..

cdubbz · Post #10 » by **cdubbz** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:31 am

no chance in hell. im betting the team goes back to pure blowouts.

kandiking · Post #11 » by **kandiking** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:43 am

i really don't want us to be set up for disappointment. but yes, i put it at 25% of not winning. if we were playing non-vaginafied rules: 0%

Red Robot · Post #12 » by **Red Robot** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:52 am

I think the United States will win. They will be a good defensive team, excellent in transition, and able to push the pace to take advantage. Still, I wouldn't be too surprised if Spain or someone else wins it.

It will almost be too bad if the USA wins it, because I get the feeling they haven't learned their lesson. Still too many scorers an not enough shooters. Bringing Kidd is a mistake because his shooting will be a liability. They'll be fine defensively for international competition, but they could have fielded a much better defensive team, especially in the post. Bosh, Boozer, and Carmelo are all known as poor NBA defenders, and even Dwight is questionable here (magic were significantly better defensively when he was on the bench). There are some questions about how well they'll fit together, and they haven't had as much experience together as most national teams.

Red Robot · Post #13 » by **Red Robot** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:53 am

Red Robot wrote:I think the United States will win. They will be a good defensive team, excellent in transition, and able to push the pace to take advantage. Still, I wouldn't be too surprised if Spain or someone else wins it.

It will almost be too bad if the USA wins it, because I get the feeling they haven't learned their lesson. Still too many scorers an not enough shooters. Bringing Kidd is a mistake because his shooting will be a liability. They'll be fine defensively for international competition, but they could have fielded a much better defensive team, especially in the post. Bosh, Boozer, and Carmelo all have reputations as poor NBA defenders, and even Dwight is questionable here (magic were significantly better defensively when he was on the bench). There are some questions about how well they'll fit together, and they haven't had as much experience together as most national teams.

Jameson41 · Post #14 » by **Jameson41** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:55 am

GG2108 wrote:I wasnt bettin against em, but theres always that small chance..but i do want them to win

Aren't you Australian? wow definition of Patriotism.

P.S. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=815136

Post #15 » by **tkb** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:59 am

Chances of USA not winning? Slim and none.

GG2108 · Post #16 » by **GG2108** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:03 am

Jameson41 wrote:
GG2108 wrote:I wasnt bettin against em, but theres always that small chance..but i do want them to win

Aren't you Australian? wow definition of Patriotism.

P.S. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=815136

you maggot lol, biggest boomers hater i know haha

kandiking · Post #17 » by **kandiking** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:33 am

tkb wrote:Chances of USA not winning? Slim and none.

the chances of the USA not winning the war on illiteracy? apparently very high

Yadadimean · Post #18 » by **Yadadimean** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:54 am

I farted hella loud

Alyosha12 · Post #19 » by **Alyosha12** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:11 am

75% chance to win.

MagnusPinus · Post #20 » by **MagnusPinus** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:14 am

I'd say 1 %..they have to suicide themselves.:they always had the talent but now they are a team,they played with each other for sometime, they have the point guards.. they got too much for the opposite teams