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23
Jul

LeBron James Suffers Sprain During Team Practice

Posted in 2008 Olympics Basketball  by Sportsbook Bonus on July 23rd, 2008


LeBron James has suffered what officials are describing as “a mild sprain” to his right ankle during the US Olympic basketball team’s practice on Tuesday in Vegas. The injury took place when James landed on Kevin Durant’s foot during a practice game between the American team and a team made up of young NBA players, according to the Los Angeles Times. Trainers wrapped James’ankle in a brace and James left the practice facility without offering any comment for reporters.

“He thinks it’s a mild sprain,” Coach Mike Krzyzewski told reporters. “Our trainers think it’s a mild sprain. So we’ll find out tomorrow. But I don’t think it’s anything serious. Obviously, we’ll look and see what happens tomorrow.”

Team USA plays an exhibition game against Canada this Friday.

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24
Jun

US Olympic Basketball Team Announced

Posted in 2008 Olympics Basketball, NBA Basketball  by Sportsbook Bonus on June 24th, 2008

Jason Kidd

MVP Kobe Bryant still has a shot to win a big prize after failing to nab the NBA championship, and he’ll have lots of help along the way. The next step is to bring home the gold, and the U.S. will send a deep, versatile team to China.

LeBron James. Dwyane Wade. Jason Kidd. Carmelo Anthony. Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Michael Redd and Deron Williams.

They will lead a U.S. Olympic basketball team that was announced yesterday and hope to capture the gold medal in Beijing in August after a third-place showing in Athens four years ago. The team already has “re-established itself” on an international level, USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said during a news conference.

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