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Team USA - Blue vs. White Scrimmage

The Team USA Scrimmage is tonight on ESPN 2 or ESPN 3 if you prefer the web. The game tips off at 9PM Central Time. Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green's Blue Team will face Kevin Durant's White Team. Let's hope OKC is well represented tonight.

Rosters Announced for 2010 USA Basketball Showcase
Featured on the USA Showcase Blue team are Chauncey Billups (Denver Nuggets); Tyreke Evans (Sacramento Kings); Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies); Jeff Green (Oklahoma City Thunder); Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets); Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves); O.J. Mayo (Memphis Grizzlies); JaVale McGee (Washington Wizards); Rajon Rondo (Boston Celtics); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).

Playing for the USA White squad are Tyson Chandler (Dallas Mavericks); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Eric Gordon (Los Angeles Clippers); Danny Granger (Indiana Pacers); Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 76ers); Lamar Odom (Los Angeles Lakers); Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls); and Gerald Wallace (Charlotte Bobcats).

Who's going to be left behind in Vegas? Here's who is on the Team USA bubble - ESPN
The team hierarchy was still saying Friday that the plan is to head into training camp with 14 or 15 players, though it left itself a ton of wiggle room. So don't be surprised if that number is as high as 16 after the cuts are made sometime next week. After four days of practices in which the roster shrunk from 22 to 19 as Amare Stoudemire, David Lee and Robin Lopez were either forced out or withdrew, here is the latest intelligence regarding who is on the bubble, who is close to being on the bubble, and who isn't...

Jeff Green, F
One of only three true power forwards remaining, and the shortage of big men works in his favor. But Lamar Odom provides more experience, and Kevin Love has been a better player thus far.

Kevin Durant, G/F
The face of the team, the best player on the team, the only guy who can reasonably be called a lock at this point to also make the 2012 Olympic team.

Russell Westbrook, G
His ability to play off the ball, which he did at UCLA, is huge. And his defensive tenacity and floor leadership have both brought rave reviews thus far.

Sheridan: Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo gambling with Team USA - ESPN
First, of course, Rondo needs to make the final 12-man roster, which is not a given on a team that is loaded (overloaded, really) with talented point guards. And with one of those spots seemingly destined to go to Chauncey Billups, Rondo is competing against the past two Rookies of the Year (Tyreke Evans and Derrick Rose) and a playmaker in Russell Westbrook, whom team insiders say has excelled tremendously over the first two days of practice at Team USA's minicamp.

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the way things are going it looks like RW0

might be having a huge Third year a la KD……. just imagine if Harden improves from season one to two like his predecessors( KD, RW0)? Would that make us the best team in the league in two years? The Thunder have done extremely well in growing those youths ….. Lets hope the pattern continues with Cole…

How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.

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by bouzi on Jul 24, 2010 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Starting PF's

KD vs. Green!

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His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

KD’s shown some nice passing. Westbrook’s D looks strong. Green was being Green.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd really love it if all 3 guys make the squad

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too, but Green is not very impressive tonight.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea dont see jeff making it with odom, love and co around.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think his versatility helps him

but yeah, he’s not doing a lot tonight.

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Javale Mcgee is showing up

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

If McGee plays like that all year.

Wall is ROY. No contest.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

he has had a great summer.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Wall has a good shot anyway

but McGee playing well certainly helps.

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

i said this a few weeks back during summer league but as much as we love Harden, imagine this team with Curry.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Curry is awesome

but I think comparing his season to Harden’s is misleading, since they were asked to have different roles on their respective teams.

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

im not comparing the seasons, im comparing the abilities. i have no doubt harden would score more if given a bigger role to do so, but curry is a better shooter, better playmaker and in combination with Russ would be dynamite combination where both can play either spot.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Curry is too small to spend major time at the 2.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

well defensively i think russ could guard 2’s was my thinking.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

They're already advertising fantasy basketball

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

yea, been a long time since ive played.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was an ugly sequence

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play by Jeff

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Who is this Durant guy?

Nice dunk.

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

nice J by Russ, time to take KD out.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

u listen to fran all 19 are making the team, lol.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

KD with another 3…since his ppg goes up 5 per season is he due for 35ppg this year, ;-)

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

haha I'd love to see that

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

i’d love to see the rebounding bump keep going to maybe 9 per

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

ugly shot by Jeff, then Russ follows on the next trip.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

this team really is loaded at 1, 2, 3 and weak 4, 5

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Love is hustling though

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep. Westbrook and Love should be on the team.

UCLA fans should be proud.

Mayo was knocking down shots earlier. Could he be the zone buster?

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

anything to the tidbit i read the other day that nenad might be pursued overseas?

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

What? I didn't see that.

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Olympiakos is tracking the market for a replacement for Sofoklis Schortsanitis, who is close to land in Panathinaikos. The new target, according to the Greek media, is Nenad Krstic. The 26-year-old Serbian center, though, is under contract by the Oklahoma City Thunder until 2011. Krstic averaged 8.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in his second season with the Thunder.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't be upset with that.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really hope Odom doesn't make the team.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 10:34 PM CDT reply actions  

For leadership?

Perhaps Rose and Odom can supply gummi bears for the rest of the roster.

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

experience and versatility probably why he makes it.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

not saying he should just that he will.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

russ with serious elevation.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice dunk by Russy,

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by ElectricPencils on Jul 24, 2010 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

durant looks longer, taller and stronger

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Russ was about to throw it down before that foul

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:40 PM CDT reply actions  

that was a bad looking drive by jeff, but good hustle on the glass.

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 10:42 PM CDT reply actions  

That player of the game trophy was lame.

I think I have a couple them in my kitchen. Why does Durant get the lamest trophies?

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The tooth fairy must have a thing for Cole Aldrich.
His tooth keeps disappearing and reappearing.

by daddydai on Jul 24, 2010 11:02 PM CDT reply actions  

haha, i was thinking the same thing. it’s a conspiracy, but next year he gets the MVP. ;-)

by mleetch352 on Jul 24, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions  


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