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Many observers of U.S. Olympic basketball are speculating that not only will Anthony Davis be the number one pick in the upcoming NBA draft, he could also be one of the vehicles that Team USA uses to return to Olympic basketball glory this summer.
[PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]Since NBA players were ruled eligible for Olympic play, no player without NBA experience has played in the summer games. But as Terra Sports [URL=”http://www.nesn.com/2012/05/anthony-davis-may-be-answer-for-2012-us-olympic-basketball-team.html”]points out[/URL], this year’s team has an unusually thin roster. Davis has been selected as a Team USA finalist, and his ability to dominate defensively might be of critical importance in London this year. For Davis, the Olympics provide a extremely attractive showcase. In Terra’s words:
[QUOTE][I]Looking to become a dominant presence in the NBA despite his lack of experience, the Games would be a perfect stepping stone to the NBA. It would be an opportunity to face premier, experienced talent without the pressure of carrying a franchise.[/I][/QUOTE]
If Davis does play a significant role in London, it might be the most significant connection between the games and Kentucky basketball since Adolph Rupp’s Fabulous Five led the American basketball team to the gold medal by beating France 64-21 at the 1948 games, also in London. Could history be about to repeat itself?
Looking to become a dominant presence in the NBA despite his lack of experience, the Games would be a perfect stepping stone to the NBA. It would be an opportunity to face premier, experienced talent without the pressure of carrying a franchise.
Read more at: [URL]http://www.nesn.com/2012/05/anthony-davis-may-be-answer-for-2012-us-olympic-basketball-team.html[/URL]
Looking to become a dominant presence in the NBA despite his lack of experience, the Games would be a perfect stepping stone to the NBA. It would be an opportunity to face premier, experienced talent without the pressure of carrying a franchise.
Read more at: [URL=”http://www.nesn.com/2012/05/anthony-davis-may-be-answer-for-2012-us-olympic-basketball-team.html”]http://www.nesn.com/2012/05/anthony-davis-may-be-answer-for-2012-us-olympic-basketball-team.ht[/URL]
