Team USA Training Camp Roster

[Drew Beringer]

Here are the 22 NBA players on the Team USA Training Camp roster.

Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Shane Battier, Memphis
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
Josh Howard, Dallas
LeBron James, Cleveland
Antawn Jamison, Washington
Joe Johnson, Atlanta
Rashard Lewis, Seattle
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Brad Miller, Sacramento
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Paul Pierce, Boston
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

I would have gotten rid of Carmelo and added Iverson.

[somethingyellow]

i agree with you drew. Iverson needs to be on that list and I wouldnt want to see Carmelo on it

[weezer182]

there are a few players on that list that shouldnt be there

[Vincewithouthee]

This team will kill once they get the chemistry going and they will have time to do that this time. And be really motivated as well. This will make me watch the Olympics. Their last team was a disgrace.

The team does look good overall though.

[Yankees' #1 Fan]

why does everybody hate carmelo anthony so much?

[ThriftWhore]

It's good to see guys like Bruce Bowen and Michael Redd on this team, thats what was needed- maybe we won't get a bronze this year. I think this team will go gold, the talent level is just too much and it looks like the chemistry will be able to be established, esspecially after 2004.

While I agree Iverson should have been invited, who knows where he'll be in 2008. he's banged up as is, who knows for 2 years from now.

[wessa]

i feel like kobe, lebron, pierce, and melo are all a similar type of player, having all four is a waste, id take kobe and lebron, they also said their are three rosters sports for college kids (almost definately being reddick, morrison, and greg oden), i would have like to see kirk heinrich on there, i think he is a great point guard, just as capable as paul and ridnour

[itsjdiggity]

Sweet, Rashard and Luke

[histrionics22]

And coach K is really going to coach these guys?

[Drew Beringer]

i feel like kobe, lebron, pierce, and melo are all a similar type of player, having all four is a waste, id take kobe and lebron, they also said their are three rosters sports for college kids (almost definately being reddick, morrison, and greg oden), i would have like to see kirk heinrich on there, i think he is a great point guard, just as capable as paul and ridnour

Ya Pierce and Melo should be gone. Anyways, USA will kill cause these players have to make a 3 year commitment to doing all the international tournaments before the 2008 Olympics, plus they are having training camp (obviously) to get some chemistry working. I just wish Iverson was on it just for his leadership and experience.

[ThriftWhore]

And coach K is really going to coach these guys?
He's going to try, for sure, it's a matter if the team comes without ego, then he should be able to take and keep control of the team.

[NameTaken69]

i deffinately agree that iverson should be on the team, i think jj would be a huge asset to the team because he can shoot and defend, and thats what they need

[NameTaken69]

overall i think it looks promising

[Drew Beringer]

Here is the article http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2349009

Some key points:

-In addition, Shaquille O'Neal has a standing invitation to join.

Three young players will be added to bring the training camp roster up to 25, with Gonzaga's Adam Morrison, Duke's J.J. Redick and Indianapolis high school star Greg Oden currently the leading candidates to get those spots.

The list of invitees includes seven of the NBA's eight leading scorers (Iverson is the exception) and two of the top three rebounders (the exception is Ben Wallace, who was interviewed by Colangelo but did not want to play.)

Billups will attend training camp but is not expected to compete at the 2006 World Championship in Japan because his wife, Piper, is due to give birth to their third child in late July or early August. Also, Redd is not expected to play in Japan, either, because of his wedding plans.

The Americans plan to take 15 players to Japan (including three who would be inactive for the Worlds). By removing Redick, Morrison, Oden, Billups and Redd from the equation, there would be 20 players vying for 12 active roster spots.

Those players who do not go to Japan will remain on the larger national team roster through the 2008 Olympics. If the U.S. team does not win the World Championship, the team will regroup in 2007 for an Olympic qualifying tournament in the Americas zone.

The U.S. team will be coached by Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, who will be assisted by Phoenix Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni, the Portland Trail Blazers' Nate McMillan and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse University.

The World Championship begins Aug. 19, with the Americans in a preliminary round group in Sapporo, Japan, that includes China, Slovenia, Puerto Rico, Italy and Senegal. The U.S. team is planning a pre-tournament trip to South Korea and China to play exhibition games.

Training camp is scheduled to take place July 18-25 before the team takes a five-day break. It will then reconvene for an exhibition game in Las Vegas, likely against Puerto Rico, before the team plane leaves for China on Aug. 4 with 15 players aboard.

[CallMeChief]

Wait, I don't get Shane Battier. Is it leadership ability? He's a PRETTY good player, but still...

[ThriftWhore]

I just wish Iverson was on it just for his leadership and experience.
He deserves it for being a class act last Olympics when everybody wanted to see if he was going to "thug it up" and he was basically the only one not causing problems. He would definetely show great leadership and experience, esspecially to college players and the younger players, but i'm sure his battered body was the reason behind him not being invited. I hope that he gets invited in the end instead of Pierce.

[itsjdiggity]

http://www.nba.com/media/usab/collison_254_030831.jpg

[Drew Beringer]

He deserves it for being a class act last Olympics when everybody wanted to see if he was going to "thug it up" and he was basically the only one not causing problems. He would definetely show great leadership and experience, esspecially to college players and the younger players, but i'm sure his battered body was the reason behind him not being invited. I hope that he gets invited in the end instead of Pierce.

The shitty thing is that Iverson really wanted to be on this team, and Conlengelo didn't take him.

[weezer182]

i deffinately agree that iverson should be on the team, i think jj would be a huge asset to the team because he can shoot and defend, and thats what they needyea jj is a good shooter as of now how do we know jj can defend against international players?

[ThriftWhore]

The U.S. team will be coached by Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, who will be assisted by Phoenix Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni, the Portland Trail Blazers' Nate McMillan and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse University.
Another reason that team USA will be very tough to beat- incredible coaching staff.

[ThriftWhore]

The shitty thing is that Iverson really wanted to be on this team, and Conlengelo didn't take him.
It's a shame, really. A caliber of his player is deserving of being able to play with his peers for his country.

[weezer182]

team usa needs to put together a team that plays well together and if that means not putting the best players on the team im totally ok with that

[Talib Scottie]

They need more front court defenders. There's only four true big men on that roster and two are known strickly for dunking, one as a passer. Thank God for EB.

I'm willing to bet Melo and Lebron will see time at the four spot which would explain the absence of Iverson from this list.

With Bowen, Billups and Kobe out there, backcourt D will not be a problem one bit and there are quite a few names up there that play the passing lanes well (Redd, Paul, Pierce and Lebron)

[Drew Beringer]

team usa needs to put together a team that plays well together and if that means not putting the best players on the team im totally ok with that

I agree, what I'm saying is that Iverson should be on this instead of Carmelo.

[weezer182]

I agree, what I'm saying is that Iverson should be on this instead of Carmelo.i agree

[NameTaken69]

yea jj is a good shooter as of now how do we know jj can defend against international players?
from watching him play he has given me no reason to think otherwise

[Talib Scottie]

yea jj is a good shooter as of now how do we know jj can defend against international players?
Ginobli would eat him for breakfast.

[NameTaken69]

Ginobli would eat him for breakfast.
haha i cant disagree with that

[weezer182]

from watching him play he has given me no reason to think otherwiseyou have only seen him play against college players though. international players, in general, are a lot harder to guard then collegiate players

[NameTaken69]

you have only seen him play against college players though. international players, in general, are a lot harder to guard then collegiate players
thats very true, but in my opinion i think he will do fine against international competition, and if not, bring in bruce bowen for some lock down d

[weezer182]

thats very true, but in my opinion i think he will do fine against international competition, and if not, bring in bruce bowen for some lock down di agree though that they need defensive stoppers on the team. they dont need a team where all 15 players average 25 points a game

[Drew Beringer]

Ginobli would eat him for breakfast.

But Ginobli eats most defenders for breakfast.

[somethingyellow]

I want to see Bowen on this team

[NameTaken69]

i agree though that they need defensive stoppers on the team. they dont need a team where all 15 players average 25 points a game
yea deffinately, finding the scoring wont be a problem i dont imagine

[ThriftWhore]

I want to see Bowen on this team
He...is.

[Talib Scottie]

But Ginobli eats most defenders for breakfast.
College players are for breakfast. Pros are for brunch

[somethingyellow]

He...is.ahh....no he isnt. The final team doesnt get announced till sunday

[gnfnrs91]

so much melo hate. am i the only person on all of AP.net that likes melo. please, find me someone else.

and i want iverson on the team as much as anyone, but instead of bashing on melo, why dont you stick to AI's position, like:

Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
could all be easily swapped out for AI

[itsjdiggity]

fuck carmelo

[Drew Beringer]

so much melo hate. am i the only person on all of AP.net that likes melo. please, find me someone else.

and i want iverson on the team as much as anyone, but instead of bashing on melo, why dont you stick to AI's position, like:

Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
could all be easily swapped out for AI

But this team has a logjam of scorers like Melo, LBJ, Kobe, and Pierce. I dunno, I like Melo, but he was played horrid in the 04 Olympics and his attitude was shit, while Iverson played great and proved to be the true leader of that team. I just like Iverson, he has a great passion for the game, he gives it his all night in and night out and I respect that so much.

[ThriftWhore]

ahh....no he isnt. The final team doesnt get announced till sunday
Oh, i thought you meant on the team listed.

[CallMeChief]

But this team has a logjam of scorers like Melo, LBJ, Kobe, and Pierce. I dunno, I like Melo, but he was played horrid in the 04 Olympics and his attitude was shit, while Iverson played great and proved to be the true leader of that team. I just like Iverson, he has a great passion for the game, he gives it his all night in and night out and I respect that so much.

i agree with you completely. Ill be honest and say i dont really like iverson all that much, and last olympics i really didnt bank much faith in him, but he was really a class act. and i didn't like melo on the team all that much either. i really like the roster, i just wish odom was back. i remember last year when he played a killer game with the flu, and they interviewed and he was about to pass out. the guy just played his heart out in the olympics.

[somethingyellow]

Oh, i thought you meant on the team listed.oh ya i meant on the actual team ;)

[Yankees' #1 Fan]

i love carmelo anthony.

i have yet to see one reason why he shouldn't be on this team

[YouMadeTheScene]

Shane Battier, Memphis
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
LeBron James, Cleveland
Joe Johnson, Atlanta
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Brad Miller, Sacramento
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Paul Pierce, Boston
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix

There are my 14 (12 with 2 reserves)

Miller
Stoudemire
Lebrone
Kobe
Billups

my starting five.

[ThriftWhore]

i love carmelo anthony.

i have yet to see one reason why he shouldn't be on this team
because we have kobe, lebron, bosh, pierce, wade and many more who do the job better than 'melo. He should be out, AI in.

[Brownpants06]

I would replace iverson for billups any day.

[Talib Scottie]

I would replace iverson for billups any day.
Don't be an idiot. Billups is on another level defensively and plays better within the team concept and is a better shooter then Iverson. Plus we want actuall point guards.

[Talib Scottie]

because we have kobe, lebron, bosh, pierce, wade and many more who do the job better than 'melo. He should be out, AI in.
Carmelo doesn't choke like Lebron.

[Yankees' #1 Fan]

Clutchmelo Anthony

[Caleb Cattivera]

iverson shouldnt be on here. you have to think, this is going to be in three years. that's three more years of wear and tear to his already somewhat beaten body. he wont be the player he is now in three years. i think he's a great player, but in three years, carmelo will be 24 or 25. he'd be able to produce more than iverson.

and ill agree, so much hate on carmelo, it's kinda stupid.

[Caleb Cattivera]

Carmelo doesn't choke like Lebron.

VERY true.

and honestly, out of the draft class, wade>lebron.

[bjam12]

How did Ridnour make it over Hinrich?

[Drew Beringer]

iverson shouldnt be on here. you have to think, this is going to be in three years. that's three more years of wear and tear to his already somewhat beaten body. he wont be the player he is now in three years. i think he's a great player, but in three years, carmelo will be 24 or 25. he'd be able to produce more than iverson.

and ill agree, so much hate on carmelo, it's kinda stupid.

I dunno I would take Iverson's leadership and experience for this over Carmelo who can produce, especially when this team has Kobe and Wade and LBJ, they don't need another scorer. I think AI would be great off the bench for this team.

[LeftWideOpen]

what i want to know is how isnt RYAN GOMES on this list!?!? He had a double double the other night!

/sarcasm. although i do love him.

[Caleb Cattivera]

what i want to know is how isnt RYAN GOMES on this list!?!? He had a double double the other night!

/sarcasm. although i do love him.

haha yessss. gomes is a beeeeast!

there will be plenty of leadership on that team.

and please. iverson off the bench? he'd throw a fit.

[Talib Scottie]

haha yessss. gomes is a beeeeast!

there will be plenty of leadership on that team.

and please. iverson off the bench? he'd throw a fit.
Practice?!

[itsjdiggity]

put Delonte West on this

[Vincewithouthee]

iverson shouldnt be on here. you have to think, this is going to be in three years. that's three more years of wear and tear to his already somewhat beaten body. he wont be the player he is now in three years. i think he's a great player, but in three years, carmelo will be 24 or 25. he'd be able to produce more than iverson.

and ill agree, so much hate on carmelo, it's kinda stupid.

I totally agree with that statement.

Plus, most of the players on that team are pretty young. When the 08 Olympics roll around, LeBron, Melo, Wade, Bosh, Amare, Paul (look what he's doing as a rookie PG....) etc would be at or close to their PRIME. And look at them now! Seriously, I'd probably take those guys over anyone else in 08 in a heartbeat.

[Brownpants06]

VERY true.

and honestly, out of the draft class, wade>lebron.

wasen't that the same year as bosh and yao? what a good draft.

[Caleb Cattivera]

Practice?!

hahaha i could hear iverson saying that.

[Vincewithouthee]

wasen't that the same year as bosh and yao? what a good draft.

Not Yao. He was taken the year before.

[Talib Scottie]

Imagine this team having Kobe, Billups, Melo, Redd and Amare on the floor for the last shot? Haha ridiculous because even if they missed the shot Amare very well could get a tip slam.

[Talib Scottie]

wasen't that the same year as bosh and yao? what a good draft.
Bosh, Lebron, Melo, Wade, Stoudamire I believe

[somethingyellow]

and ill agree, so much hate on carmelo, it's kinda stupid.the dude appeared on a home video with guys that say they will kill snitches and how he threw his bronze medal in a lake. Those aren't very likable things

[YouMadeTheScene]

Is this for the Olympics or the World Basketball Championships this summer?

[itsjdiggity]

Mike Bresnahan of the LOS ANGELES TIMES reports, “Lamar Odom will be invited to try out for the U.S. basketball team, after all. One of the top players in the Athens Olympics, Odom did not make the original 22-player list finalized internally by USA Basketball last week, but he will fill one of the spots created by players who declined invitations. Roster space opened when Milwaukee guard Michael Redd and Seattle forward Rashard Lewis declined to accept the lengthy commitment, which begins in July with a training camp in Las Vegas. Redd is getting married in August and Lewis reportedly will use the summer to heal a series of nagging injuries.”

damn

[Chriz2z]

Wait, I don't get Shane Battier. Is it leadership ability? He's a PRETTY good player, but still...
CoughDUKECough

[Chriz2z]

Don't be an idiot. Billups is on another level defensively and plays better within the team concept and is a better shooter then Iverson. Plus we want actuall point guards. I totally agree. Another question... If Iverson is sooo good, why can't he get it togther consistenly with former all-star Chris Webber, high-flyin Andre Iguodala, and sharp shootin Kyle Korver?

[Chriz2z]

They should just take the Piston team over for the games. But, Tayshaun and Rip already declined, damn.

[Caleb Cattivera]

I totally agree. Another question... If Iverson is sooo good, why can't he get it togther consistenly with former all-star Chris Webber, high-flyin Andre Iguodala, and sharp shootin Kyle Korver?

haha i cant believe you brought kyle korver into this mix. and chris webber? mister injury prone. come on. do you know what basketball is.

[Spicoli hey bud]

sooo, chances of reddick being asked to play?

[Jason Tate]

JJ and Nash should be on it.

[Spicoli hey bud]

JJ and Nash should be on it.
i think your poetry writing friend just may be playing come game time.

[Caleb Cattivera]

JJ and Nash should be on it.

if jj pans out like i think he will in the leauge, when the olympics take place in 3 years, he could be a great shooter off the bench for team usa.

[Chriz2z]

haha i cant believe you brought kyle korver into this mix. and chris webber? mister injury prone. come on. do you know what basketball is. I was kidding about the Kyle Korver part, I was about to put something in there about Samuel Dalembert, but I didn't. But I think Iverson should have them playing a little better basketball than what they were doing earlier in the season. The way he is playing now, scoring, and dishing, is how they can be good. What the 76ers need is for him to be turned down for the US team everyday.

[somethingyellow]

JJ and Nash should be on it.nash is canadian

[Talib Scottie]

JJ and Nash should be on it.
JJ will be and Nash is Candian.

[somethingyellow]

im sooooooooo glad adam morrison got invited

[fluke182]

What's the status with inviting Lamar Odom again! He wasn't on the leaked list but he's one of the final guys. Great player potentially, but he'll never put it all together.