Comments on: Breaking Down Team USA

By: Kurt

Kurt — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:49:55 +0000

This post has drawn a lot of uncivil comments, which have been deleted. This forum will not deteriorate into name calling. You can make your point intelligently and in a respectful tone, or you can go use another board. The posts here are somewhat the start of an ongoing discussion in the comments, one that will keep a certain tone.

For the record, Reed and I think Kyle have said in comments on other posts here that they underestimated Bosh. A lot of people did. That does not mean you get to come here and flame them.

By: KobeIsTheWorstPlayer

KobeIsTheWorstPlayer — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:41:22 +0000

Also, they do have set plays. I’ve noticed the same 3 man low post to high post screen with a guard kickin out to the corner 3 being run multiple times, along with other sets.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:26:28 +0000

To be fair, it was a great bit of analysis. I think he got it dead wrong on Bosh — it’s hard to watch everyone closely and personal biases can creep in — but the rest of it was really good stuff.

By: Moe

Moe — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:39:42 +0000

This guy is messed.. he first hates on Bosh’s play and when Bosh plays amazing during the tournament.. he doesnt write back apologizing for his mistake and he doesnt re-asses Bosh’s play

By: Volc

Volc — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:12:48 +0000

First class nancy = 2
Kyle = 0

By: Danny

Danny — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:16:34 +0000

Not a bad game again. I hope Bosh has silenced his critics about him being soft and not able to play defence. 18 points, 7/8 shooting, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. He just did all the dirty work on the court and against arguably the third best team in the tournament.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:21:34 +0000

Sorry to harp on the Bosh thing but after his 18pt showing against Greece I couldn’t resist.

You said:
“doesn’t finish around the rim (no jumping ability and small hands) and isn’t hitting his outside shot.”

I believe he’s shooting somewhere around .875 for the tourny. How someone who “doesn’t finish around the rim” or isn’t hitting his outside shot” can average that percentage is a true miracle.

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:12:12 +0000

Bosh was a beast again today.

Kool-Aid must taste great.

By: Armogeddon

Armogeddon — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:42:04 +0000

The Bosh comments are absolutely ludicrous. Clearly, you’ve never seen him play ball. I’m from Toronto and see him a lot. He’s a real talent and clearly you don’t know that because Raptor games barely make it on ESPN or TNT.
Do a little research before dropping comments from left field on one of the better players in the league.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:43:55 +0000

Great analysis, and nice to see some real honesty on how badly Bryant has been playing so far.

I was completely with you up until the Bosh part. I thought he’s been one of our better big men. I’ll have to keep a closer eye on him.