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DeAndre Jordan invited to Team USA B-Ball minicamp

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Re: DeAndre Jordan invited to Team USA B-Ball minicamp 

Post#41 » by mj_shoefanatic » Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:28 pm

mike3 wrote:10, 9 and 2 blocks. They'd be the averages we'd all love.

Heck yeah those would be wonderful avgs for DJ next season.
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Post#42 » by mkwest » Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:55 pm

Chris Paul may play 2016 Games

LAS VEGAS -- Chris Paul has changed his mind and is leaning toward playing in the 2016 Olympics.

The Los Angeles Clippers point guard, who was on the 2008 and 2012 gold medal teams, said he was leaning heavily toward bypassing the 2016 Games -- until Duke's Mike Krzyzewski announced he was returning to coach the team.

"If it had been another coach than Coach K, I was prepared to be done," Paul told ESPN.com.

Paul will be 31 when the 2016 Olympics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, take place. He will still likely be a major piece for the team, despite a strong crop of young and talented point guards that includes Derrick Rose, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry.

Jeff Goodman, ESPN
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Re: DeAndre Jordan invited to Team USA B-Ball minicamp 

Post#43 » by mkwest » Thu Aug 1, 2013 11:58 pm

JORDAN LEARNED ABOUT LEADERSHIP WITH TEAM USA

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That’s what Jordan tried to do in just four days, becoming more vocal and acting as a positive influence. Three people involved with Team USA, including Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, referred to Jordan as “upbeat,” which likely comes as little surprise to longtime observers of Jordan. Still, he was intent on making the most of the experience, something he mentioned well before heading to Vegas and again after camp wrapped.

“Working hard, working the right way and not taking anything for granted. We had a lot of guys come in and tell stories and I’m learning from a lot of Hall of Fame coaches, so you can only listen to that and you’ve got to go with what they say,” said Jordan.


“With a new coach, we’ve got a whole lot of new guys on our team, this is definitely just a kick-start,” Jordan said. “I’m trying to take that back to the Clippers. I learned so much here and I’m definitely going to try to take that back and incorporate it with our team.”


“The sky’s the limit with that sort of talent. He’s starting to figure his game out still. Like I [Ryan Anderson] said, he’s so athletic. If he can get that in control, he could be incredible.”


Eric Patten, Clippers.com


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Post#44 » by TheNewEra » Fri Aug 2, 2013 12:37 am

great stuff wish there was another type of camp for bg and dj to go to.
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Post#45 » by playaloc916 » Fri Aug 2, 2013 12:47 am

Sounding really promising. With VDN out of the picture, the opportunity is there for DJs taking. If he can continue to improve, especially on defense, and develop a strong go-to move, I like what he can bring to this team.

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