why the NBA Superstar Isn't interested in playing Olympic Games these years??
By bettermanly
@bettermanly (88)
China
3 responses
@Angra_Mainyu (377)
• United States
8 Aug 08
There is no honor among thieves. They are arrogant and think they are better than everyone else.
You can take the 5 best USA basketball players and put them against a team that is dedicated and tries their best and the more dedicated team will win.
USA basketball players are a poor example of what a team is about. They will lose if they compete.
@TheHawkBat (669)
• United States
12 Aug 08
Ummm what? This current NBA team is a team of stars, and so far looks amazing in the Olympics. They are the favorites to win gold (but they may get bronze or silver), have good chemistry, and know how to work together and actually play good defense now. If you really think the current US team isn't about teamwork, you haven't been paying attention at all the last few months.
@Angra_Mainyu (377)
• United States
14 Aug 08
You talk like the USA has won every basketball game in the Olympics. Well you apparently missed it when the USA started allowing professional basketball players to compete in the Olympics.
The odds are against them. They have lost before and more than likely they will lose again.
@Darjawa (49)
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16 Sep 08
No, they probably don't think it as a great honor since they have been playing pro in the NBA for many years. This is not the case with all players, some superstars do take apar in the olympics and do their best to help the team win gold.
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@elmiko (6630)
• United States
10 Sep 08
Theres a some reasons why. The first one I can think of is they don't get paid for playing in the Olympics. Another is they might be injured and recovering until the next season starts. Also some of them might be just too lazy or have not motivation to play in the Olympics. Also I think the players took it for granted they would automaticly win the gold so fewer of them felt like it was necessary to play. Thats when the less talented players were playing in the Olympics instead of the top nba players. Eventually this year they got their act together and took it serious about winning the gold.
