U.S.

A completes
its roster for the
2004 Olympic
Games
The appointment of
these five players ended
the election of 12
members to represent
the U.S. in the Olympics
to be held in Greece
between 13 and 29
August. The call was
made by the national

Also this organization confirmed that

the five members appointed
previously declined to participate in
this call for injury or personal reasons.
In this group were Mike Bibby
(Sacramento Kings), Jason Kidd
(Houston Rockets), Karl Malone (Los
Angeles Lakers), Tracy McGrady
(Houston Rockets), Jermaine O'Neal
(Indiana Pacers).
The national team will begin training
camp July 26 at the University of North
Florida in Jacksonville (Florida) and will
be a preparatory period of 18 days
commencing in the city (July 26-31)
and visit Cologne , Germany (August
1-4) Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
(August 5-6) and Istanbul, Turkey
(August 7-12). Before the fair Olympic

"These five players are the future of the team,"

said Larry Brown, coach of the Detroit Pistons
and the national team. "I am sad that many
players helped us to classify the Olympic
tournament in Puerto Rico and now have the
opportunity to fight for a gold medal. These five
additions are based on the great performance
that have had throughout the season and have
earned the right to make part of this team. Last
summer, the team played as a team and I am
very confident that this new group will work to
keep us on the right track. "
"USA Basketball appreciates the enthusiasm
these five players returned to the team and
hopefully continue the legacy that the U.S. has
built in the Olympics men's basketball," said
Tom Jernstedt, president of USA Basketball.
"Like the players who have represented the
country in previous Olympic competitions, this
group of 12 players and four coaches will be
part of the extraordinary tradition of basketball

"This team has the potential to be one of the

most exciting and versatile that USA
Basketball has conformed to the Olympics,"
said Stu Jackson, member of the National
Teams. "The youth, skill and condition of our
team will give us the opportunity to perform
well in the Olympics and hope to return home
with the gold medal," the manager.
The five players named today join the group of
seven members previously selected for the
national team: Tim Duncan (San Antonio
Spurs), Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers),
LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers), Richard
Jefferson (New Jersey Nets), Stephon Marbury
(New York Knicks), Shawn Marion and Amare
Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns).
The team will be led by Larry Brown (Detroit
Pistons) and will feature Gregg Popovich (San
Antonio Spurs) as an assistant coach.
As a team, this team has an average age of
23.6 years is the youngest who will be in the

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