Olympic Exhibition Game 1

The U.S. dominated Canada in exhibition play but I feel that they left much to be desired. Their defense was OK vs. a very weak opponent but I was surprised at how useless non-Dwight Howard centers preformed (Bosh and Boozer) especially on the defensive end. If they think that playing top notch competition such as Argentina or Spain and try to score by isolating Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant Lebron James (when he gets back) and Carmelo Anthony, U.S. will be in for a surprise. Crisp passing along the outside to find players like Michael Redd will be the only way we will advance and win the Gold. Having said all this, it was the first exhibition and Lebron was kept out for precautionary reasons with a mildly sprained ankle, so I'll give Team U.S.A. a free pass.

As far as the future of U.S.A. Basketball, look no farther than the man who just signed a 5 year extension with the Warriors. It's hard to not get up for this guy. Click on that shit to see how far up that little guy can rise...