walkon4

I seriously don't understand why people tjudge by looks and Image, and dont judge by talent. I mean this is damn NBA.

Allen Iverson has done more for this league than quite possibly ANYONE in the current NBA. He sells tickets. Massive Jersies, and brings many people into the fan base..

But Why Can't the man get the simple respect that he deserves? Being on the Damn USA team.

Mike Bibby?? Hahahaha. Bibby is just what Shaq says he is.

Allen Iverson is the real deal, and belongs on the damn team..

Lets hear the hating!!

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thief

Since when do people play for the national teams based on how much mearchendise they sell?

walkon4

that is simply an example of how much he has done for American Basketball.

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NYJ1680

Clearly if it was just based on level of play AI would make Team USA. I think he should make it anyways inspite of his off-court troubles. I know about his practice speech from a couple of years ago, but no one works harder than him during games, which is a lot more than you can say about the guys who played for us at the world championships. AI also showed at the All-star game that he's willing to share the ball with premier players, he just has to shoot 25-30 per game in Philly because there's no one else who can score.

JNice

I think AI should be on the team. Why not. It isn't like the world doesnt know we have a bunch of spoiled, tattoed, thugged-out brats.. it isnt like we are hiding it. So why not let him go.. the whole "image" thing is BS. But he shouldnt go if he doesnt plan on practicing and being a "team" player..

I disagree with the Bibby comment. Mike Bibby is a very, very good player. He has proven he can be effective on a team full of talent and help them win on the Kings.. and proven he can step up bigtime in crunch time.. things team USA needs with Kidd, Tmac, Duncan, KG, Kobe on the team.

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MemphisX

You can't be serious. You think USA Basketball is not thinking about moving product?

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Austin Kent

Allen Iverson not being invited to the US team is a joke, I am pretty sure one of the dudes associated with it is Billy Knight (GM of Sixers?) either way it doesn't matter who is picking it, leaving AI off is a crime.

c_dog

There would be too many SG's on the team. Kobe, T-Mac, and Ray Allen all play the SG position. There simply isn't room for AI. Bibby is a PG, so saying AI should take his place is just ridiculous. Until AI proves that he can run plays like Bibby does in a team full of talent, he is not needed on the team. AI is a great, great player, though.

cryptic

Iverson should definitely be on the USA team
why? Hes just an amazing 6'0 player that can do almost anything a 6'6 guard can do.
It's time for the world to witness the special talent this guard has.

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tenkev

I don't see why its so important to have Iverson on the team. He is a great, great scorer and steals alot of passes, but that's all he does. This team already has plenty of people it can score, what it needs is passers, defenders, and hustle guys. If Kobe and Iverson played on the same team they would have to play with two balls to satisfy both players.

dr-dru

because he deserves it, he was MVP just two years ago. at least he should get invited, if not that's just disrespect.

Desert Nomad

It's a team game!!! That eliminates Iverson!! boo hoo hoo

TheMatrix31

That whole USA image thing is bullcrap ! Iverson should be on the USA team


Go IVeRsoN !

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Pat_Garner

I though Iverson was a sure bet for the team when the attitude was about winning again.

Bibby? what a joke...

Pinball

I know. Bibby is a nice player and all and is more of a traditional PG than Iverson is but he's nowhere near AI's level. Look at the original Dream Team. With the exception of the rookies almost every player actually deserved to be there. I think we should do the same here. AI should be there.