Comments on: Team USA Crushes South Korea in Women’s Basketball, Next Up Russia

By: chefantwon

chefantwon — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:41:44 +0000

Her story was played on 60 minutes, I believe. She's not a trator. The US basketball committie didn't want her and when Russia called and offered her a rather large check, she accepted. After that the US folks then wanted to give her a try out. So, she get's a 2 fer. 1. a big check to play for another team in the offseason 2. To play in the Olympics.

On her end it's end a win, win.

By: CPT Kim

CPT Kim — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:19:34 +0000

GI,

What about all those Ping Pong players who are all former members of PRC team who is now representing their adopted countries including USA?

Also, look at Georgia's Women Beach Volleyball team members who both were on the Brazilian team in the past.

I don't think Hammon is a traitor. She will be a traitor only if she quits Team USA to play for Russia. She wasn't good enough make the USA team, therefore she made her decision to play for Russia. She just wanted to be in the olympic. I think she has true Olympic spirit.

By: Korea Beat

Korea Beat — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:45:33 +0000

I think they're calling it the Redeem Team now.

By: Kalani

Kalani — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:55:21 +0000

But what about the men's team — with its assured gold. Question was would it be Dream Team II? Thus far, it is whopping everyone, but not by the margins of Dream Team I — but still the fact that all those super-egos of NBA superstars working together as a team is awesome.

By: disinterested

disinterested — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:21:20 +0000

"Weiners on buns no condiments" so says hank

By: Cloying_Odor

Cloying_Odor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:17:05 +0000

"God has a plan"

You would think Mr. Omnipotent could just fast forward to the end of the plan instead of wasting everyones time.

By: Flat Knacker

Flat Knacker — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:19:31 +0000

I found this point interesting…

"It should be a good game to watch when Russia and Team USA face each other in the upcoming semi-final because I’m sure that the women on Team USA will be extra motivated to win this game considering the fact they are playing Russia plus they are playing against someone largely perceived as a traitor."

Traitor is a harsh word under this circumstance… the poor girl was not good enough to play for the USA, and could earn more money in Russia (with a Russian passport, of course).

This is a merely commercial desicion that the modern era of sport is all about… I go where the dollar takes me.

'Traitor' imples she is doing some harm… its just a game!

By: Korea Beat

Korea Beat — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:26:30 +0000

It's always the big guy's plan until you lose.