The Official 2012 Team USA Basketball Thread

SleepwalkingInJapan

^yeah wade out huh...

As the 2012 NBA playoffs progressed, it became clearer and clearer that something was wrong with Dwyane Wade. Though not up to his usual standards, Wade's statistics were exemplary, and there was also his second-tier status on his Miami Heat team to consider; but Flash's usual flash and dash seemed hamstrung. Now we know why: Wade is set to have knee surgery, the Associated Press was first to report, which will keep him out of action for four-to-six weeks. Mindful of this new knowledge, Wade called USA Men's Basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski on Thursday to inform him that he would be out of the 2012 Olympics in London.

Wade's absence won't affect his team's status as the clear favorites, but it does deny Team USA a chance to showcase one of its best players as it attempts to defend its gold medal run from 2008. You might recall Kobe Bryant nailing the game-deciding jumpers late in that contest, but it was Wade's 27 points that led the team in its gold medal win over Spain — keeping Team USA from falling behind double-figures, at times. Wade gamely attempted to remain part of Team USA, as it whittles its roster down to 12 spots, but his health will have to take precedence. From the AP:

"I've decided to listen to my doctors and get the procedure I need on my knee," Wade told The Associated Press on Thursday. "USA Basketball said I had to what was best for me. They want me to be obviously as healthy as possible so I can continue to play this game at a high level. They were very supportive and told me if I ever want to come around the team, I'm welcome and that I'm part of the family."

This news should come as no surprise to Wade's NBA followers. The 2006 Finals MVP has made a career out of playing through nagging injuries; maladies brought on by his pell-mell style of matching drives to the basket with athletic chance-taking on defense.

[Slideshow: Dwyane Wade in action]

Wade had to have his knee drained during the playoffs, a seven-week run that saw his Heat win their first NBA championship with LeBron James and Chris Bosh on board; and though Wade averaged 23 points and a combined 9.5 rebounds/assists during that 23-game stint, his health came into question almost immediately into his team's triumphant postseason turn.

infamous114

Bosh has withdrawn his name as well, going to rehab his abdominal strain injury

BlackAX410

so they still dont have a set team yet? smh

SleepwalkingInJapan

no wade bosh howard rose...thats almost a dope starting 5 right there..

Rosebudd B'Dose

infamous114 wrote: »

Bosh has withdrawn his name as well, going to rehab his abdominal strain injury

Yeah he re-injured it during the champagne celebration

ATTS

This lockout season took a strain on the players ....

Matt-

this is turning into the pro bowl for basketball.

ATTS

Spain has ibocka..and two gasols..... usa most definately need tyson chandler for center

c1up

K Love should be on there and they best get Rondo

BlackAX410

c1up wrote: »

K Love should be on there and they best get Rondo

rondo said he neva wants to play for team USA again he quit last time lmao

Matt-

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

c1up wrote: »

K Love should be on there and they best get Rondo

rondo said he neva wants to play for team USA again he quit last time lmao

didn't he get cut?

Rosebudd B'Dose

Matt- wrote: »

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

c1up wrote: »

K Love should be on there and they best get Rondo

rondo said he neva wants to play for team USA again he quit last time lmao

didn't he get cut?

I'm pretty sure he did

Elzo69Revolutions

Matt- wrote: »

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

c1up wrote: »

K Love should be on there and they best get Rondo

rondo said he neva wants to play for team USA again he quit last time lmao

didn't he get cut?

lol perspective

Matt-

nevermind. he quit before they could cut him.

Rosebudd B'Dose

Matt- wrote: »

nevermind. he quit before they could cut him.

I don't see Rondo as the type that's going to accept any of K's Bullshit

MR.CJ

i guess odom and anthony is going to london

Rosebudd B'Dose

MR.CJ wrote: »

i guess odom and anthony is going to london

The Kardashians will hoe their way onto the cameras

ATTS

aone415 wrote: »

MR.CJ wrote: »

i guess odom and anthony is going to london

The Kardashians will hoe their way onto the cameras

no doubt...they will be there to receive odoms gold medal

CopperKing

usmarin3 wrote: »

Bynum ain't doing the Olympics, he says he is gonna save his knees in the offseason, no sense putting on wear and tear.

lord help the lakers if that nigga is ever selected to team US...can u imagine how enflated his ego would be?

ATTS

here should be d final roster

antonio davis
chandler
kobe
lebron
westbrook
durant
melo
deron williams
kevin love
andre igodala
cp3
blake

MR.CJ

4 of these guys will get cut

silverfoxx

Would be nice but scary if both of my players make the team. Gordon and Davis can make it though since everyone is quitting.

Matt-

Wonder how the international refs will call Blake's stiff arm dunks

Matt-

Touchscreen n**** Is bringing it back

Naming Antonio Davis to the team



Kinda phone u got that autocorrects the name Anthony to Antonio?

ATTS wrote: »

here should be d final roster

antonio davis
chandler
kobe
lebron
westbrook
durant
melo
deron williams
kevin love
andre igodala
cp3
blake

ATTS

Lol @matt-