Best Basketball Players in the 2008 Olympics
August 25, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis
Which basketball players were the best in the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games? While many players performed very good, here are the best of the best:
Kobe Bryant, USA
When Team USA got in trouble, Kobe Bryant took over and got the Gold Medal for the United States. Kobe was lights out down the stretch of the game. His four-point play was the turning point of the game.
Pau Gasol, Spain
While Spain wasn’t able to shock the world and beat the United States, Gasol did all he could. The Los Angeles Lakers forward led the entire Olympic …read more
LeBron James Injury Update – Olympics
July 23, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, NFL Player Analysis
LeBron James injured his ankle earlier in the week and the injury will likely keep him out of action for a couple of days. However, the good news is that LeBron should be fine for the Olympics. In fact, all indications are that LeBron could play right now if it were an important game.
Unless LeBron re-injures his ankle at some point, his 2008-09 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers should be unaffected. He’s battled ankle problems in the past and has always bounced back relatively fast.
LeBron will play a major role in the United States trying to reclaim …read more
