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    Team USA rep: Kobe doesn't have to 'prove himself,' eligible for Olympics

    Kobe is definitely being considered for the '16 roster.

    "Kobe is one of 34 players in the U.S. Men's National team pool. The 12 players who will play for Team USA are selected from that pool."

    Miller says the final decision will come down to Kobe's health and the overall composition of the team ... but it seems Bryant's got a pretty good shot.

    "Kobe's been involved with the national team since 2007. It's not like he has to prove himself."

    Miller stressed that they're not necessarily looking for the 12 best individual players -- but the best 12 players who would make the best overall team ... and clearly, they feel Bryant's experience could be very valuable.

    http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-...-2016-olympics
    Really?


































    REALLY???

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    That shot he hit in 08 was the greatest shot in US Basketball Olympic history.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledge187 View Post
    That shot he hit in 08 was the greatest shot in US Basketball Olympic history.
    Sledge, I don't remember. You got a vid??

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    Sledge, I don't remember. You got a vid??
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhpVE5Yfvhc

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    Bryant can be the ball boy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledge187 View Post
    That shot he hit in 08 was the greatest shot in US Basketball Olympic history.
    What does a shot he took eight years ago have to do with anything?

    If they picked a team with 100 players on it, Kobe wouldn't be good enough to make it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ballin24 View Post
    That was a good game for Kobe. Classic.

    He even Passed... TWICE! Was that an error?

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    First he retires..now he wants to play in Olympics. Guy just likes the publicity for sure.

    Might as well take Iverson, Carter and Shaq for the Olympics and call it the Senior Tour Team.

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    Legacy builder ...all these dudes that's what they're really after that's what Olympic basket ball is to Kobe at this point. They'll still win the gold of course with a over the hill Kobe and Kobe gets another gold medal ...win win.

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    ^^^ it's all true jj why all you can post is ... You trying to tell me they don't win gold because Kobe is taking up a spot? The legacy thing isn't up for debate.

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    Kobe couldn't legitimately make the Special Olympic team at this point.

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    Vince carter olympic dunk over the 7 footer was the best

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    It is a crime if he is on the team

    He had his time

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    Quote Originally Posted by MUHerd37 View Post
    Kobe couldn't legitimately make the Special Olympic team at this point.

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