Brothers Lopez Begin Team USA Journey Monday in Las Vegas

by Net Income on Jul 18, 2010 9:01 AM EDT

Not one member of the gold medal-winning Olympic team will play for the United States next month in the World Championships, leaving things wide open for the next generation of American stars, including Brook Lopez...and his twin brother Robin.

The two will be among 21 hopefuls who'll try out starting Monday in Las Vegas. They'll be competing for 12 slots on Team USA, which will play in the World Championships in Turkey. Team USA opens against Croatia on August 28 in Istanbul.

With Dwight Howard foregoing the Worlds and Kendrick Perkins recovering from knee surgery, USA Basketball added two big men this week, Brook's brother Robin and the Mavericks' Tyson Chandler.

The team is expected to carry two centers. Prior to the Worlds, Team USA will participate in the World Basketball Festival in New York August 9-16. USA will play an exhibition game against France on August 15. Johan Petro will not play for France.

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it would be plain awesome if lopez made the squad.

"I want to win, I want the team to win and I'm in complete control."
-Coach Avery Johnson.

by Andy. on Jul 18, 2010 8:31 AM EDT reply actions

Hell yeah.

The NETS is like my own sense of direction..
The MAGIC made me realize that one..

by silenthero07 on Jul 18, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Got to get the Lopez Brothers together on the nets squad somehow in the future.

by Hollywoodnet on Jul 18, 2010 8:37 AM EDT reply actions

So then would Brook have to play PF, like in college?

I agree, and was calling for Nets to go after Robin a year ago, when his value was low.

However when it was even hinted that Brook could play a little PF, alongside DeMarcus Cousins, Hell NO was the answer. If Brook could play some PF, then Cousins would have been the pick, and the Nets would be in great shape today, expected to make the playoffs.

by jerry25 on Jul 18, 2010 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Cousins cousins cousins cousins

COUSINS COUSINS COUSINS!

Cousins? CoUSins…

COUSINS!?!

cousins

COUSINS COUSINS COUSINS

by TWilliAM on Jul 18, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

I realize that you are a huge Nets fanatic, but I think that post would have apprpriately ended with “IMO”.

by ispartan on Jul 18, 2010 9:21 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I've also heard that Cousins' attitude has been absolutely horrible during summer league

I’m fine with the kid that we drafted. The Kings forum is over that way >>>>>>>>>

"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."

by MrDollarBills on Jul 18, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions

btw

I’m sort of worried here about TEAM USA, if none of the heavy hitters are playing there’s a good chance that we may lose in the World Championships.

"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."

by MrDollarBills on Jul 18, 2010 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

It is the same in some other places too

Pau is not playing for Spain, for example.

Hedo had gall bladder surgery yesterday. Not sure how he can play for Turkey.

by Net Income on Jul 18, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

They were saying that Hedo would only need a few days off, but maybe not.

I thought it was just gallstones, not removal of his gall bladder.

I don’t think USA has to worry about Turkey.

by jerry25 on Jul 18, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

ah, good looks on the info

"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."

by MrDollarBills on Jul 18, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe losing would be the best thing, for winning in 2012.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t expect the Big Three of Miami, and especially LeBRON to participate in 2012. It would be “beneath them”
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I AM THE KING AND IT IS SIMPLY BENEATH ME TO PLAY FOR TEAM USA IN 2012. I ONLY CARE ABOUT MYSELF.

It appears I have put on a little weight since I made my decision to play for Miami, but then I am the King. You are all my servants.

by jerry25 on Jul 18, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

i still expect the usa to go undefeated

by Keenan on Jul 18, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

ispartan

apologies…i mistakenly deleted your comment while trying to delete an ad.

by Net Income on Jul 18, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions

In agreement with ispartan, I hope Amare puts more mileage on his knees, this summer, and that "operation" is coming sooner than later.

by jerry25 on Jul 18, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

regardless of who they play for, lets not wish for bad things to happen to players.

"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."

by MrDollarBills on Jul 18, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

i wish for bad things to happen to Miami3

by 3ptChucker on Jul 18, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions

It could be good for the future of the NBA if a lesson was taught, on how risky it is to "blow up" a team for hope of getting a free agent.

Pat Riley came pretty close to having the potentially worst, instead of best team in NBA.

DWade’s divorce (and possible signing with Chicago), almost changed everything.

And we shouldn’t want 2-3 players to conspire to make a dynasty team, and get away with it.

by jerry25 on Jul 18, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

good conditioning and experience for lopez to get him back into season

lets hope he stays healthy

by Benl1 on Jul 18, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

any news on Brook's weight?

"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."

by MrDollarBills on Jul 18, 2010 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

Do they

telecast the final scrimmage/game on NBA TV on next Saturday?

I’m little worried about Brook this year. Guy played back to back 82 games last two years so I’m worried especially with his illness and lost weight…..

BTW, I saw a little bit of Sac game in Summer League and I see why people are talking about Cousin’s attitude. Something I notices while watching SL, maybe not a big deal but something like every NBA player do but something Cousins failed to do number of times. Whenever a teammate goes to foul line and make or miss, other players pat they guy on the back or give some encouragement. Cousins was not interested it it. This was in the 1st Q so it cannot be fatigue. Nothing big but ………..

by NDTony on Jul 18, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Favors' quietness(maybe even humbleness) better.

by Jbller3 on Jul 18, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

The Top Priority.....

For the Nets this summer and believe me you there are plenty………is…..Brook Lopez starting the season in the best physical condition that he has ever been in…..Quickness , Endurance and Mental Toughness…C’Mon Popeye…..I want Brook’s new nickname to be BLUTO………..

by NetFan48 on Jul 18, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions