Against Greece, Bosh was only on the court for 5 minutes where he scored 3 points and blocked a shot. Not really much to go on, and the loss could hardly be put on him.

Wade played 25 minutes and scored 19pts with 64ts%, which is really good.

Against Argentina, Bosh played 14 minutes and didn’t produce much. 1 Assist, 1 block, 1 steal, 1 rebound, 1 point, 0 turnovers. He didn’t really hurt the team as much as he was mostly a non-factor statistically in this game.

Wade played brilliantly, scoring 32pts with 85ts%. Those numbers don’t exactly scream “terrible”.

I can’t calculate their PERs against the better opponents. It would be interesting to take a look at the box scores from those last few games though, but http://www.usabasketball.com is down at the moment.

“Andrew, I get your point, but I’d rather watch the games and analyze a player myself than look at a stat sheet (old or new) and try to find out who’s the best player on a given team.”

I’d rather do both.

You can’t measure these things… These stats are better then the old ones, sure, but you can’t base everything around them nor ignore older stats.

For instance, how many REALLY weak teams did the US play against? If they only played 8 or 9 games the whole tournament, you can use 3 or 4 games from group stage to increase your overall stats. More… they got the bronze medal, so the team wasn’t that bad… And teams that win show better stats…

Anyway, can you please tell me their PER against the toughest opponents? Those are the games that matter….

Andrew, I get your point, but I’d rather watch the games and analyze a player myself than look at a stat sheet (old or new) and try to find out who’s the best player on a given team.

For example, LeBron has an ok FG%. However, if he shoots off the dribble or after a cut and he’s still in motion, he normally throws a brick. That shot, because of his arm strenght, usually goes into the opposing side of the rim, helping Varejao or Gooden to get an offensive board. However, if he’s well positioned and not moving, his shot is more smooth and the FG% increases.
The good thing? He has a good shooting touch when standing… The bad? He prefers to shoot off the dribble…
No stat will show this, and shooting off the dribble is not the best option anywhere.

“Chris Bosh did so bad in last year’s tournament I don’t even know where to begin…” — Renato Afonso

Interesting statements. Wade finished with the highest PER on the team and Bosh came in 5th, behind Anthony, Howard, and James.

PERs not everything, but still.

David Lee is about perfect for FIBA’s game and happily take a backseat as role player (which he already is)

PG: Kidd, Chris Paul
SG: Kobe, Redd, Iverson
SF: Melo, Battier, Bowen
PF: KG, David Lee
C: Duncan, Howard

See, with the exception of Kobe; Iverson and Howard they all have good fundamentals and easily share the ball. Everyone can shoot the ball good enough to keep the defense in the right place.

Kobe gives the US good shooting and ability to create his own shot.

Iverson kills himself on the floor and draws a huge amount of fouls. I actually think he was the key to winning last year’s tournament, but hey… he was benched at key times. He shouldn’t be the PG, but a SG guarding the opposing PG. He can get to the line easily and noone in the world can guard him off the dribble.

Howard is not a good shooter but he’s a freak. Use him against the best opposing C at times, and he will be very effective…

Plus, just use the available players wisely!!! Why the heavy and deep rotations? If Kobe only plays 5 mins, so be it… Forget egos and Nike sponsorship and build a team with players who are used to play FOR the team (Kobe would be the exception).

I still don’t understand why they call Amare and Bosh… Amare lives off the Suns system and Nash, with no ability to create his own shot and terrible defense. And everyone talking about Bosh’s injury and how he should play and even start… Please go see the videos from last year… Please…

There are far too many sports media outlets and journalists out there with nothing to do but write about garbage.