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Best Basketball Players in the 2008 Olympics

Stephen Kersey — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:54:55 +0000

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 Games in points and played extremely well in all the games except for the first game against the US.

Luis Scola, Argentina
Although Manu Ginobili led Argentina in scoring, Ginobili wasn’t able to play in the Bronze Medal game. Scola, without Ginobili, stepped up and was the best player for Argentina as they took home the bronze. The Houston Rockets had to love what the saw out of their power forward.

LeBron James, USA
Even though Kobe Bryant took the USA home at the end, LeBron James along with Dwyane Wade were the best players on the team over the course of the entire tournament. LeBron was very good on both ends of the court and became the team’s emotional leader.

Hamed Ehadadi, Iran
Although other players such as Dirk Nowitzki of Germany and Ricky Rubio of Spain were equally as impressive, no one was a better story than this little known center out of Iran. Hamed Ehadadi entered the Olympics as a player not many scouts were aware of — even international scouts. Now Ehadadi appears set to join the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA.

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Hamed Ehadadi NBA Profile – Memphis Grizzlies

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:38:23 +0000

Hamed Ehadadi is an Iranian center who has played very well in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Standing at 7-foot-2, Ehadadi has piqued the interest of NBA scouts and it now seems like just a matter of time before he ends up in the NBA.

Originally, the NBA said that NBA teams couldn’t negotiate with Ehadadi. But David Stern recently gave the go ahead and now NBA teams are talking with the big center out of Iran.

The current rumor has Ehadadi signing with the Memphis Grizzlies. In fact, Ehadadi himself has said that he expects to end up with the Grizzlies by the start of the NBA season.

During the Olympics, Ehadadi is averaging approximately 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. In the NBA, he will begin the season as a backup center but could eventually become a starter.

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Prostitutes with LeBron, Wade and Carmelo?

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:21:24 +0000

According to a report coming out of China, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony were caught coming out of a brothel where they reportedly interacted with prostitutes. The action reported occurred in the Chinese city of Macau and LeBron, Wade and Carmelo are said to have paid approximately $200 with tips totaling $20.

While this report is far from official, photos of the events have begun to circulate. Here are some of the pictures featuring LeBron, Wade and Carmelo:

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Team USA Defeats Canada 120-65

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:52:04 +0000

While the game didn’t mean anything, Team USA started off its bid for a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games with a masterful 120-65 win over Canada. This was Team USA’s first exhibition game in 2008.

Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Michael Redd each had 20 points for Team USA. Wade, who missed the end of the NBA season due to injury, looked especially strong. Kobe Bryant, Deron Williams and Chris Paul each chipped in double-digit points.

LeBron James’ ankle injury forced him to miss the game.

Here is a video of Team USA’s win against Canada:

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LeBron James Injury Update – Olympics

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:10:07 +0000

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 Gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He will likely start games and be called upon to carry a heavy load.

Will LeBron James be healthy for the Olympics?

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Team USA Olympic Basketball Team – Roster

Stephen Kersey — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:55:59 +0000

Kobe Bryant – The reining MVP will try to be world’s best.
LeBron James – The manchild could be team’s go-to player.
Dwyane Wade – Wade has a history of needed clutch play.
Carmelo Anthony – May be the best pure scorer in the world.
Dwight Howard – The interior anchor of the team.
Chris Paul – Becoming an MVP caliber point guard quickly.
Deron Williams – Joins Williams as young stud point guard.
Jason Kidd – Old veteran still great asset for this team.
Chris Bosh – Multifaceted bigman capable of anything.
Michael Redd – The team’s designated shooter.
Carlos Boozer – The muscle for Team USA.
Tayshaun Prince – Defensive specialist on the team.

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