redeem team

    After the loss from Athens Greece, from the 3-year commitment of NBA superstars, the trainings, and from the memorable journey in Beijing, the USA’s "Redeem Team" reclaimed the gold, got back on top of the world in the Seniors Basketball event at the Beijing Olympics.

    They have perfected the whole event with 8-0 standing. The last seven games that they have won where seem to be no challenge because they have an average a lead in 30-point win in every game but the last game has another story. The Spain who lost 37 points againts U.S.A. in their first meet shown their best and character in the finals. For me they have made the medal round againts U.S.A. an entertaining and a crucial one. During the 4th quarter in the game, the Spain trailed for only 2 points but Kobe Bryant who scored 20 points led the team to recover and build the lead from the close score.Another big contribution to their win was Dwyane Wade who scored 27 points and LeBron James 14 for the U.S.

    As we remembered the Americans failed to win a medal at the 2002 World Championships and received bronze at the 2004 Olympics and the 2006 World Championships, prompting an overhaul of USA Basketball. This was truly a redemption of the team that was once the best, was tested and came back to kick some ass on their way to the top.

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