US team for London Games finalized
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E-mail Xinhua, July 8, 2012
A 12-man basketball squad was unveiled Saturday to represent the United States in this month's London Olympic Games.
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US basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo (R) and the 12 players selected for the 2012 US Olympic men's basketball team pose during a news conference at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 7, 2012. |
"We projected we would have difficulty getting down to a roster of 12, regardless of the number of injuries that have taken place, because they are such an outstanding group of people and athletes," USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said in a statement.
"The final selections keep us in concert with our game plan to have athleticism, versatility and strong depth on our roster. I think our final roster epitomizes all of that."
The latest version of the US Olympic Dream team, which first played in Barcelona 20 years ago, includes five Beijing Olympics gold medal-winning team members: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Deron Williams.
NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City teammate Russell Westbrook will be joined by 2010 world championship teammates Tyson Chandler and Kevin Love on the squad once again guided by Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Missing out as the final selection was made were Eric Gordon, Rudy Gay and top draft selection Anthony Davis of New Orleans, who could not scrimmage this week because of a sprained ankle.
And injuries have ruled out such NBA stars as center Dwight Howard, guards Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade, and forward Chris Bosh.
US squad
Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks), Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers), Tyson Chandler (New York Knicks), Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder), Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 76ers), LeBron James (Miami Heat), Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves), Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Deron Williams (Brooklyn Nets).
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