USA Olympic Basketball Team | 2012

[jangska]

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labaw kaayo sila sa brazil pag 4th quarter na..

[dirk14]

11 points ra

[Motownkid]

Kobe Bryant calls David Stern's Olympic age limit concept a 'stupid idea' | ESPN

MANCHESTER, England -- After saying in Las Vegas that he hopes NBA pros will continue to represent their countries in the Olympics, Kobe Bryant voiced his dismay with the 23-and-under concept floated by NBA commissioner David Stern in even stronger terms Tuesday when Team USA arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of London 2012.

Speaking at an appearance at the town hall in Manchester not long after the Americans reached British soil via an overnight flight after Monday night's exhibition victory over Brazil in Washington, D.C., Bryant branded Stern's proposal to restrict the NBA's Olympic involvement to players aged 23 and younger as "stupid."

It's a stupid idea," Bryant told local reporters at the reception to welcome them to Manchester in advance of Thursday night's exhibition game here against Team Great Britain. "It should be a (player's) choice."

Asked how much he and his Team USA teammates have talked about Stern's proposal since getting together in Vegas on July 5, Bryant said: "Our discussion is this: Basically, it's just a dumb idea and we (discuss) it that way. ... We just discuss it like that (and) kind of voice our opinions through you (media) guys."

Bryant, subsequently, wasted no time getting comfortable with his new surroundings. Shortly after the town hall stop, Bryant and longtime personal skills guru Tim Grover were spotted strolling along the Deansgate strip of Manchester's city center in the company of a tour guide and a small security detail ... with Bryant decked out in full Team USA practice gear and stopping occasionally to snap pictures with excited fans who recognized him.

Nag laag2x na si Kobe sa Manchester.. Sigurado daghan na Pinoy nag atang didto..Hehe

[crossramz]

whats with this stern proposal? bag-ohay rani?

[FAQ]

[inc-pankz]

23 under?. . . cgro ganahan mag repeat performance ang ilang gepakita sa 2004. .

[drewy]

alkansehon ang mga batan-on sa smarts ug basketball IQ especially sa mga European teams nga experienced kaau sa Euro League basketball style nga haum kaau sa FIBA/Olympic style of play

[FAQ]

There shouldn't be an age limit for representing the country especially in basketball . If a player is good to compete at a high level regardless of age , he/she should be eligible to play for his/her country of citizenship or foreign country . But Kobe should've used another word instead of saying "stupid" . Kobe may be right but at the end of the day David Stern is still the league's overseer .

[Akiokee]

[crossramz]

*****a chuya sa sounds oi...