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A preliminary roster for Team USA has been released, and yet again a number of the NBA's best players declined to participate. Among those who turned down their nation were Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal, Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, Tracy McGrady, Richard Hamilton, and Tayshaun Prince. Furthermore, a number of players who disappointed American basketball fans at the 2004 Olympics were not invited to return, including the 76ers' Allen Iverson and the Lakers' Lamar Odom. Shaquille O'Neal has a standing invitation to join, but has not made clear his position. The training camp roster includes 25 players:

Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Gilbert Arenas, Washington
Shane Battier, Memphis
Chauncey Billups, Detroit
Chris Bosh, Toronto
Bruce Bowen, San Antonio
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando
Josh Howard, Dallas
LeBron James, Cleveland
Antawn Jamison, Washington
Joe Johnson, Atlanta
Rashard Lewis, Seattle
Shawn Marion, Phoenix
Brad Miller, Sacramento
Chris Paul, NO/Okla. City
Paul Pierce, Boston
Michael Redd, Milwaukee
Luke Ridnour, Seattle
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix
Dwyane Wade, Miami

The Americans' first competition will be the World Championships in Japan beginning August 19, 2006, though a number of players who do not go to Japan will remain on the larger Olympics roster.

Date

Wed 3/1/2006 4:25 PM

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ESPN

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AlashkarLittle Leaguer

1350 days ago

Score 2

the only reason why the US loses in these games is because they dont play as a team. every single player on that team just wants to be the one who gets all the recognition. no one cares about the team, and until that mentality changes, they are going to keep losing to teams who know how to play the game the right way.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1350 days ago

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they should only play white guys. give me 5 steve kerrs, and I'll show you the world.

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