Dunks And Free Throws

Lots has been said about Greece’s upset win over the USA, but this is by far one of the most fitting comments I’ve read. “Shepard” on NBA Macedonia:

“As they [Team USA] warmed up before Friday’s semifinal against Greece, the U.S. players put on a jam session for the fans.

Dwight Howard dunked emphatically. Dwyane Wade bounced the ball off the backboard, caught it and stuffed. Elton Brand jammed an alley-oop pass. Finally, LeBron James flew down the lane for a tomahawk.

As the crowd roared, the Greeks lined up at the other end and shot free throws. The moment foretold Greece’s 101-95 victory in the semifinals of the world championships.”

Deep.

(Edit: I just realized this “comment” was from the AP article. Oops.)

Anyway, I’m off to the cottage tomorrow morning so things will be pretty quiet around here for the next few days. Be safe, enjoy the long weekend, and go Greece go. (Right Tas?)

And oh, thanks to everyone for making August another (!) banner month for The Basketball Jones. See you Monday.

The Parade of Pundits Dissects the U.S. Demise [True Hoop]
USA Vs. Greece: The Live Blog [The Basketball Jones]
Е-Лада и Е-спања(ќ) [NBA Macedonia]

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By J.E. Skeets at 10:29 pm on 09.01.2006 — Tags: Announcements, International

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One Response to “Dunks And Free Throws”

  1. Shepard at 2:04 am on 09.05.2006

    tnx for the link. i bet it’s your first time to post something cyrilic on your blog :)

    anyway, that quote describes the situation best.. pitty for the US.. but, i have to say, the greeks have shown what basketball is about..

    and my comment for the finals: the spaniards have become greeks :)

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