Billups withdraws his name from consideration
by Basketball John on Jun 18, 2008 5:15 AM MDT
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Well , this will end all the speculation. Chauncey Billups has withdrawn his name from Olympic consideration. That means we'll see Kidd, Williams, and Paul in Beijing. That will be an impressive set of PGs. Kidd has slipped of course, but there's no question he can still get it done. Williams played terrific in last year's Olympic qualifier. And Paul will allow the USA to mix things up a bit.
This combination was probably the least likely had Billups not withdrawn his name. I think it would have been Deron or Paul that got bumped. But I don't think any fan will be displeased with these three. In fact, Williams outplayed Billups last summer I thought.
This will most likely be Kidd's last Olympic showing. Williams and Paul will lead the team for the next two to three Olympics.
The official team roster is set to be named on Monday. Although I would have to think that most players would know by now whether or not they're going.
Great summer basketball coming up with the Rocky Mountain Revue, Las Vegas summer league, and the Olympics.
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I think I read somewhere
that if Dwyane Wade makes the team, they’ll only carry 2 PGs. Not sure how true that is, but yeah…
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by UtesFan89 on Jun 18, 2008 6:08 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you think the likelihood of a Paul-Williams backcourt? Williams is big enough and shoots well enough to play the 2 and we’d have two incredibly gifted passers to find the open man.
by Aldeez on Jun 19, 2008 10:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It'd be awesome
especially with a solid front-court (LeBron, PF, C).
But when you consider Wade & Kobe and all, it seems unlikely.
Even more so with Amare saying no.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 19, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the US is serious about winning a gold, you gotta take Paul and Williams. Williams did outplay Billups last year. Is Wade 100%?
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by DennardC on Jun 19, 2008 5:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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