Who will be on the U.S. Olympic team in 2012?
Gilbert Arenas, Dime #19If everyone else is already doing 2009 and 2010 mock drafts, obviously it’s never too early to look ahead. So let’s take it a few steps farther: When the Olympics head to London in 2012, who do you envision being on the Team USA roster?
Will Kevin Durant have fulfilled his “next T-Mac” hype by then and be on the squad? Would he be a starter? What about Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, Greg Oden, Rudy Gay and Brandon Roy, to name a few? What about any current college or high school players?
Will ‘08 team members like LeBron, Carmelo and Kobe still be interested in making another gold medal run at that point? Will guys like Carlos Boozer or Tayshaun Prince fall off (or watch others rise) enough to where they wouldn’t even get invited on the squad in 2012?
Or how about the vets who missed out this year, i.e. Paul Pierce, Gilbert Arenas, Monta Ellis, Joe Johnson and others?
Make your projected 12-man 2012 roster here…
August 1st, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Allan says:
Team USA Olympics 2012:
Guards:
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Brandon Roy
Andre Iguadala
Micheal Redd
Forwards:
Lebron James
Carmelo Anthony
Tayshaun Prince
Kevin Durant
Bigs:
Dwight Howard
Greg Oden
Al Jefferson
Alternates:
Andrew Bynum
OJ Mayo
Rudy Gay
August 1st, 2008 at 3:29 pm
JACK says:
Iguodola is not a guard. He has no shot and no ball handling skill.
Lebron, Carmelo, Wade, Howard, Paul, Williams, Durant, Oden should be in the next 2 Olympics if they all stay healthy. Thats why teams like Argentina beat us cause their main team plays 2gether for 10-20 years since they are 18 and we have a whole new team every 4 years.
August 1st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Bruce says:
Prince is 28 years old now, come 2012, he will be 32. That is a tad old.
I rather have Kobe then, 34 by that time.
August 1st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Allan says:
I don’t mind replacing Tayshaun Prince with Rudy Gay and Andre Iguodala with OJ Mayo . . .
August 1st, 2008 at 3:39 pm
HenryZ says:
Team USA 12-Man Roster for the 2012 London Olympics
PG - Chris Paul, Deron Williams & Rodney Stuckey
SG - Dwyane Wade, Brandon Roy, Jerryd Bayless
SF - LeBron James & Kevin Durant
PF - Carmelo Anthony & Michael Beasley
C - Dwight Howard & Greg Oden
August 1st, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Matt says:
Guards:
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Dwyane Wade
OJ Mayo
Rodney Stuckey
Forwards:
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Kevin Durant
Al Horford
Centers:
Dwight Howard
Greg Oden
Andrew Bynum
August 1st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Allan says:
Who is Better Horford or Al Jefferson ??? Anyone ???
August 1st, 2008 at 3:59 pm
JACK says:
I just hate on Iguodola.
August 1st, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Junio says:
Guards: Paul, Deron, Roy, Rose and Wade
Forwards: Lebron, Beasley, Carmelo and Granger (whatabout?)
Centers: Howard, Oden and Bynum
August 1st, 2008 at 4:29 pm
DT says:
@ #6
I seriously doubt Horford will be on the next U.S. Olympic team.
August 1st, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Matt says:
Replace Horford with Al Jefferson
August 1st, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Macchise says:
How does no one mention Chris Bosh, This guy is going to be a bonifide stud in the nba for many years too come. And watch out for the raps this year, sick wikid and nasty chuck swirsky 4 Life
August 1st, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Yoooo says:
Wooooow Rodney Stuckey???? Really???
And who in there right mind would go to the Olympics with only 2 bigs?
August 1st, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Ryan says:
USA Basketball 2012 Olympic Roster
PG:
August 1st, 2008 at 5:36 pm
the mamba says:
CP3, DERON, ROSE
lEBRON, ROY
DURANT, RUDY GAY
CARMELO, JEFFERSON
HOWARD, BYNUM, CHANDLER
ALTERNATIVES:
RUSSEL WESTBEOOK
DAVID LEE
August 1st, 2008 at 5:38 pm
the mamba says:
OH YEAH, I FORGOT TEAM USE WILL PROBABLY THROW AN OLD VET ON THE TEAM, MAYBE KG, TD, OR AI. SOME OLD VET, MAYBE EVEN KOBE IS GOING TO WANT TO GO RUN WITH THEM GUYS FOR ONE MORE GO ROUND.
August 1st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Ryan says:
USA Basketball 2012 Olympic Roster
PG:
Chris Paul (27)
Deron Williams (28)
SG:
Dwyane Wade (30)
Brandon Roy (28)
O.J. Mayo (24)
SF:
LeBron James (27)
Kevin Durant (23)
PF:
Carmelo Anthony (28)
Chris Bosh (28)
C:
Dwight Howard (26)
Amare Stoudemire (29)
Greg Oden (24)
August 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Big Sneezy says:
Send the current Portland roster minus their Euros and plus Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, and Beasley.
August 1st, 2008 at 5:48 pm
nick says:
some are under estimating bosh’s value to team usa. currently he is not being used in what makes him a valueable asset to team usa. He is not a big rebounder or defender, has game is on the offensive end and so far they have not given him the opportunity to work his magic against other 5’s. He can cause havoc when team usa is getting hurt by other teams bigs cause he can get them outta the game with foul trouble.
What is it with everyone tossing oden on team usa without anyone actually having seen him play an nba game.
August 1st, 2008 at 6:08 pm
jamesinva says:
Roy for his saavy
Oden and Horford, i like that. defense right there. add in Howard too and use horford as a defensive PF?
Bayless would be FIERCE going into the lane at will.
Chris Paul fo sho with Deron Williams as the PGs?
D Wade
Lebron
no kobe too old
August 1st, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Luigi says:
PG. CP3.Deron.Rose.
SG. Wade.Mayo.
SF. LBJ. Durant.
PF. Meloooo. B-Easy. Horford
C. Oden. Bynum.
ALTERNATIVE
Roy
Derozan [USC Frosh]
BJ Mullens [Ohio State Frosh]
Blake Griffin [Ohio State Soph]
R.Gay
K.Love
and some random rookie in the coming yrs. and random 2nd rd pix
August 1st, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Willis says:
Kevin Martin
enough said
August 1st, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Ernesto says:
I love Dime, but honestly… who really and utterly gives a shit?
But hey, while we’re at it:
Who will win the 2011 NBA title?
Will Barack Obama/John McCain be returned to office?
Will the Giants make the 2017 post-season?
Can Brazil win the 2022 World Cup?
Will NASA’s planned manned mission to Mars liftoff before or after lunch?
Doesn’t life go quickly enough?
August 1st, 2008 at 8:43 pm
the mamba says:
@ luigi
I think a few of those young guys will make the team, but I haven’t seen em play so im not sure who
August 1st, 2008 at 8:52 pm
tim says:
Yoooo says:
Wooooow Rodney Stuckey???? Really???
I think he will be…and since i’m a Detroit fan…I’m a Stuckey fan lol…he consistently has impressed people against this year’s Olympic team when they played…and it wouldn’t be reaching to see him there in 2012…the growth he’ll show this year alone will be immense.
August 1st, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Chris Y says:
PG’s: Chris Paul, D-Will, Russell Westbrook
SG’s: OJ Mayo, Andre Igoudala
SF’s: Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant (hopefully he gets his weight up)
PF’s: Al Horford, Andrew Bynum
C’s: Dwight Howard,Greg Oden
August 2nd, 2008 at 12:32 am
AG says:
Dang, am I the only one that can totally see Kobe still be playing at a high level in 2012? Obviously not best in the NBA level, but still a very high level.
August 2nd, 2008 at 1:51 am
HUH!!!! says:
PG’s Oj Mayo Chris Paul Deron Williams
SG’s Dwayne Wade Brandon Roy Kevin Durant
SF’s Lebron Melo
PF’s Amare Staudemire Mike Beasley Chris Bosh
C’s Greg Oden Andrew Bynum Dwight Howard
August 2nd, 2008 at 2:11 am
solomon says:
quinn
piatkowski
scalabrine
bonner
lafrentz
August 2nd, 2008 at 3:03 am
Celts Fan says:
Some of you guys are missing the fact this is international ball. Completely different game. The 4 HAS TO be able to shoot. You can put Bynum, Horford, Big Al at the 5, but they can’t be 4s in the international game. On to the team:
PG: CP3, Deron
SG: Brandon Roy, DWade, Joe Johnson (thought he woulda been a better choice than Redd this year, but looks like that’s wrong.)
SF: LeBron, Kevin Durant
PF: Melo, Bosh, David West (I’m surprised he hasn’t been said. He’s a perfect international 4)
C: Dwight, Oden (when healthy, he’s Zo at worst, right? thinking if that’s the floor, he’ll make the team)
Alternates: Chandler (backup 5,) Beasley (backup 3/4, seems like Melo, could play both,) Iguodala (tough defender 2/3,) and whoever the best other young PG of the Conley/Augustine/Felton/Rondo/Bayless group turns out to be by then.)
August 2nd, 2008 at 4:44 am
karan says:
wade-bron-melo will be in this team till they die or retire
i see cp3, chris bosh, greg oden, deron, josh smith, mayo beasley, amare, bynum, and durant making up the rest
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:54 am
Celts Fan says:
*Forgot to add the obvious favorite into the young PG group, Derrick Rose. Guess that’s what happens when you try to answer this kinda thing right after getting home from the bars…
Another HUGE sleeper, but a guy who seems like a perfect fit for international ball is Kevin Love. The guy’s a good enough defender/rebounder the concerns you have w/ the NBA game don’t translate to the International game, and his jumper is wet. I almost threw him on before realizing there are better, more-established 4/5s, but I would not be surprised to see him on Team USA one day (think Brad Miller, only with much more range on the jumper and a better defender/rebounder) I just can’t put him on over Melo, Bosh, or David West (he could play the 5 too, but couldn’t put him over Dwight or Oden.) I’d bet he’s on 2016 Team though, if he’s the new-age Brad Miller people think he’ll be.
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
Celts Fan says:
*Amare’s not on cuz he begged out of this year’s Olympics after being in the past 2 summer prep stuff, so he’s off the possible list to me. He’d be on over Oden were it not for that.
August 2nd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
doc says:
I dont like Bosh game.It seems like everytime I see him hes getting horsed the fuck around out there.He seems overrated to me.People say he is the 3rd best PF which is crazy.But it could be players we dont even know about yet that could be on that team.
August 2nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
AB_40 says:
Brandon Jennings will know the rules, Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, Greg Oden, Andrew Bynum, Al Jefferson, Jeff Green, Kevin Martin, Rodney Stuckey, Louis Williams, Anthony Randolph, Deron Williams.
buy I think the usab system should think about the World Championship in 2010. They havn’t won this trounament since 1994. That’s 24 years of the so called greatest basketball country in the world not winning this tournament.
August 2nd, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Bobbo says:
I love this exercise. Players who have yet to walk onto an NBA court are being slotted for gold medals in the Olympics.
Here are two words for you: Devin Harris, who is an ideal international player because of his speed, defense and shooting ability. He will be 29 and at the top of his game in London.
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:48 pm
KINGJAMESFAN#1 says:
@AB_40
That team sounds more like a select team
My squad:
PG:Rose,CP3,D-Will
SG:Roy,Monta,Lou
SF:KD,King James,Melo
PF:B-Easy,Al Jefferson,CB4
C:Grandpa,Superman,and BJ Mullens
August 3rd, 2008 at 4:55 am
Luigi says:
remember. some random player will come into the league like in the next 2-3 yrs n take the league by storm. ala Curry. Derozan. high skool sophs n jrs. mos deff seniors.
dont sleep on the 2nd rd picks also. remember Ginobili [drafted 59th ovrall in 99 or 00 [idk] draft] n is the best player on Argentina.
also the 2nd rd picks can make a big impact on Team USA. i mean watch. some random player from this yrs draft. will be the 2nd coming of CP3. or somethin like that
August 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
MSkittle says:
Definitely Rudy Gay
August 4th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Shakers says:
PG: CP3, D. Williams, D. Rose
SG: Kobe, Wade, Redd
SF: Lebron, Durant
PF: Melo, Bosh
C: D. Howard, Oden
This is the best case scenario with Rose, Durant, and Oden becoming stars and the best of this year’s team still wanting in and staying healthy. Redd will be getting old, but I can’t think of anyone in the L that’s young and can be that zone buster. Adam Morrison or JJ Redick was supposed to become that guy, didn’t happen. I think Al Horford, Michael Beasley, and Kevin Love could be on the short list of replacements for bigs, and Brandon Roy or Monta Ellis for guard replacements.
August 4th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Shakers says:
I forgot about David West. He was said above and really is a perfect fit. He needs to be on the short list.
August 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
RAWSMOOVE says:
The definitive list, none others needed:
PG: CP3, Deron
SG: Wade, Roy, Kobe
SF: Lebron, Melo
PF: Amare, Boozer
C: Oden, Bynum, Howard
This squad dominates. The prosecution rests….
August 7th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Batman says:
do yall know that the 10 players who where selected to the USA mens select team are actually the players who will be on 2012 squad.
August 11th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
HowieHills says:
PG: CP3, D-Williams, Rodney Stuckey
SG: D-Wade, KD, Brandon Roy
SF: LBJ, Melo
PF: Bosh, David West
C: D-Howard, Greg Oden
August 14th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Luke says:
Guards:
C. Paul
D. Williams
O. Mayo
D. Rose
B. Rush
Forwards:
L. James
K. Durant
M. Beasley
A. Stoudemire
Bigs:
G. Oden
D. Howard
L. Aldridge
August 19th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
L.J says:
PGs- Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Baron Davis
SGs- OJ Mayo, Dwayne Wade
SFs- Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant
BIG MEN- Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire, Chris Bosh
August 25th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Halenaw says:
First off, we need guys that are interchangeable & can play multiple positions. So, with that being said, my roster for 2012 is:
Kevin Garnett-Will only be 34 by then; Mr. Do It All
Paul Pierce-Outside shooter + all around skills + defense
Lebron James-No Comment
Dwight Howard-Beast
Amare Stoudamire-Beast with a jumper
Dwayne Wade-MVP of 2008 squad
Shawn Marion-Versatile, 3 pt shooter/slasher/defense,
Kobe Bryant-Why not? Skills WON’T be any worse than now
Chris Paul-Best PG in league
Deron Williams-2nd best PG in league
Kevin Durant-Looks to be on track as a future star
Joe Johnson-Shooter, shooter, shooter
August 26th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Halenaw says:
I have to clarify my PG comments.
Chris Paul-Best U.S. born PG
Deron Williams-2nd best U.S. born PG
I wish Nash was American! Back to back MVP, ultimate playmaker!
September 8th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
The Natural ROY says:
…yo Mamba, I don’t know how you leave out Oden. I mean I presume you are a Laker fan and all (your moniker), but I have a hard time seeing Bynum making the 2012 squad over Oden.
If anything I think Howard, Oden and Bynum should make the roster but if it were gonna be two, I think Howard and Oden.
(How’s Greg not even one of your alternates?)
October 6th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
i luv myself says:
PG-me
SG-me
SF-me
PF-me
C-me
January 4th, 2009 at 10:55 am
arvin says:
PG: Chris Paul, Deron Williams
SG: Dwyane Wade, Brandon Roy
SF: LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant
PF: Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire
C: Dwight Howard, Greg Oden, Emeka Okafor
March 10th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Josh Gregory says:
PG:Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Stephen Curry.
SG:Brandon Roy,
SF:Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony,
PF:Chris Bosh, Tyler Hansbrough
C:Dwight Howard,
Thats all i got
May 6th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Greg says:
PG: CP3/D-Will
SG: Wade/Roy
SF: Anthony/Durant
PF: LeBron/Bosh/LaMarcus Aldridge
C: Howard/Oden
12th spot between Rose and Mayo (I can’t decide…)
May 6th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Greg says:
PG: CP3/D-Will
SG: Wade/Roy
SF: Anthony/Durant
PF: LeBron/Bosh/LaMarcus Aldridge
C: Howard/Oden
12th spot between Rose and Mayo (I can’t decide…)
June 4th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
IzZy says:
My roster for 2012 would go as the following:
Starters:
PG-Chris Paul(He is going to become way better and smart by 2012 of the experience in 2008)
SG-Dwayne Wade(He showed his heart and ability by being the top US player in avg/ppg at Beijing)
SF-Kobe Bryant(He is going to be a little old but still a star just like Jordan in the Wizards)
PF-Lebron James(He is going to be like a Magic Johnson and play multiple positions, and he is going to become much stronger so he could most likely start at this position)
C-Dwight Howard(Just like how Lebron is dedicated to weights Dwight is going to become a lot stronger and the more stronger he will get the more unstoppable he will be)
Bench:
PG-Derrick Rose
SG-Brandon Roy, Joe Johnson
SF-Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant
PF-David West
C-Blake Griffin
June 9th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
real sports fan says:
First of all i only read 3 comments that made some sort of sense….The guy who said bryant will play small forward never watch basketball again….Starting line-up:
PG: Cp3
SG: Kobe
SF: LeBron
PF: Melo(People are forgeting he is the usa team captain and he has improved defense and is in the top 10 players in the world.
C: Dwight Howard
Bench: Wade(talent to be the starter but played really well as the sixth man), Deron Williams, Al Jefferson, Chris Bosh, Brandon Roy, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett, and Danny Granger.
June 22nd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
jay says:
everyone has a stupid decision…but kobe playing smallforward sounds a little like it will work…jordan played forwarwd when he got old n kobe will be to old by 2012
Mylineup:
pg, d-wade
sg, danny granger
sf, kobe
pf, lebron
c, KG
melo, chris bosh, d-howard, cp3, rajon rondo, greg oden, kevin durant
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
andrew says:
pg:cp3,dearon
sg:Roy,oj,kobe
sf:lebron,carmelo
pf:lamarcus albridge,griffen,
c:howard,oden
July 26th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
lastsamurai852 says:
pg: chris paul, deron williams
sg: brandon roy, oj mayo
sf: lebron james, kevin durant
pf: chris bosh, blake griffin
c: dwight howard, greg oden
12/13: derrick rose, carmelo anthony
unfortunate snubs: al jefferson, rudy gay, paul millsap, devin harris, monta ellis, kevin martin
July 26th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
lastsamurai852 says:
pg: chris paul, deron williams
sg: brandon roy, oj mayo
sf: lebron james, kevin durant
pf: chris bosh, blake griffin
c: dwight howard, greg oden
11/12: derrick rose, carmelo anthony
unfortunate snubs: al jefferson, rudy gay, paul millsap, devin harris, monta ellis, kevin martin
August 4th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Leigh says:
2012 USA Olympic Men’s Basketball Team:
C: Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard
PF: Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett
SF: Kevin Durant, LeBron James
SG: Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade
PG: Chris Paul, Deron Williams
Combo Guard: Derrick Rose
Swingman: Brandon Roy
August 8th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
suker says:
pg: deron williams, chris paul, derrick rose
sg: dwyane wade, brandon roy
sf: lebron james, carmelo anthony, kevin durant
pf: chris bosh, amare stoudemire
c: dwight howard, al jefferson
TEAM USA 2012 Roster: SOLID!!
August 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Andy says:
USA Basketball 2012:
Guards:
CP3
B-Roy
Deron Williams
Kobe
Wade
SF:
LeBron
Durant
Melo
PF:
Bosh
Lamarcus Aldridge
C:
Oden
Howard
Possible Replacements:
Rondo
Bayless
Al Jefferson
Granger