I bet all of us recall the authentic Dream Team, which dominated all different groups within the 1992 Olympic Games. That group turned into likely the best basketball team ever and included legendary players consisting of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and plenty of greater. They confirmed anybody where the satisfactory basketball within the international became (I wager that still is) played. 1994 and 1996 teams have also been fantastic, and that they captured the gold medals effortlessly. In 2000 Olympics USA team became beginning to lose its power. Although they nevertheless received the first vicinity, their triumph was not so convincing. As the years went by, more and more all-star gamers refused to play for the countrywide group, and the USA has not gained any main tournament because of 2000.

USA basketball crew turned into examined inside the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament. It surpassed the take a look at with the aid of beating all of us, including Argentina (118-81) on its manner to the primary area. The lineup featured NBA all-stars, and they lived as much as the expectations. They came up with exquisite individual performances, unselfish teamwork, and purple hot shooting. That roster has been modified, however, and I guess that it has changed for the top.

The USA will by no means be capable of combine a basketball crew, which will be in comparison to the 1992 crew. However, this 2008 group seems very amazing. It has everything beginning from excellent defensive players (Tayshaun Prince, Jason Kidd), exceptional passers (Chris Paul, Deron Williams), all famous person scorers (Kobe Bryant, LeBron James) to first-rate-athletic big men (Dwight Howard, Carlos Boozer). American players usually have stronger bodies and greater upsides than their warring parties. If Howard will treatment his micro-harm, then the Howard-Boozer-Bosh frontline goes to appearance horrifying. The USA must play its pleasant recreation to recapture the Olympic identity, and I suppose that the possibilities for them are suitable.

USA plays in institution B and Angola, China, reigning global champion Spain, and two qualifiers. 12 teams are still combating for an Olympic berth, and the handiest three of them will be triumphant. The favorites are Greece, Croatia, Germany, Slovenia, Puerto Rico, and Brazil. It is most probable that the two qualifier national teams to play towards USA in group B will be amongst them. Still, we can in no way understand for positive. I doubt that NBA gamers will meet any difficulties in conquering Angola, and China is not a totally effective opponent. China’s countrywide team has in no way be capable of occupying a position better than eighth in World Championships or Olympic video games. Yao is serious electricity within the paint, but I could advocate being greater fearful of Pau Gasol. Spain is the principal rival of the Americans for the duration of the institution stage and maybe the complete event. Spain is supposed to be a wonderful thread to this NBA all-famous person team with its prepared gambling style. Let’s now not overlook approximately the 2 qualifiers; perhaps the USA will face Greece – the crew that eliminated Americans from the FIBA World Championships just 2 years ago.

And ultimately, my prediction is that the USA will seize the gold medals with the aid of beating Argentina with an instead massive factor margin in the very last recreation. I expect the USA to win every sport, and the best tight game might be towards Spain at the institution level. The leading scorer can be Carmelo Anthony, leading rebounder – Dwight Howard, leading passer – Chris Paul. Yes, perhaps I am a chunk too optimistic, but I trust that this yr USA will show every person who rules the basketball world. Success