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
Can Argentina Repeat as Olympic Champions?
August 8, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis
Argentina is entering the 2008 Beijing Olympics hoping to win their second consecutive gold medal in basketball. In 2004, Argentina was led by Manu Ginobili to an improbable Olympic championship.
Today, the Olympics had their opening ceremonies. Manu Ginobili was chosen to carry the flag from Argentina. If Argentina is to win another gold in basketball, Manu Ginobili will once again need to carry the team. It’s more unlikely this year but Argentina isn’t a team to ever count out.
For more 2008 Beijing Olympic Games coverage, go to LightTheTorch.net.
To watch Manu Ginobili carry the Argentine flag, watch …read more
