LeBron James
U.S. basketball team beats Turkey in Macau
Turkey were never going to be the toughest competition for the United States basketball, but it took them a little while to get going - final result: 114-82 for their first game in China.
“We love defense as a team because we have a lot of guys who can get at it defensively, cause some havoc [...]
U.S. basketball team arrives in China’s casino town
The United States basketball team has arrived in China’s casino town of Macau on Monday. LeBron James practiced with his leg taped.
“Every time we step onto the court, we know we have the talent and we know we have the strength to go out and be the best team on the court,” James said. [...]
Team USA trounces Canada
The United States basketball team, trounced Canada in an exhibition match to help prepare for the Beijing Olympics - 120-65.
Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Michael Redd each scored 20 points.
LeBron James did not play due to an ankle injury. The team has further warm-up games in Macau and Shanghai.
LeBron James sprains his right ankle
LeBron James has sprained his right ankle after falling on Kevin Durant’s foot during a practice match for the Beijing Olympics.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski said he would know more on Wednesday, after James has had a chance to rest.
“He thinks it’s a mild sprain,” Coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “Our trainers think it’s a mild sprain. So [...]
U.S. basketball team ‘biting at the bit’
The United States basketball team are ‘biting at the bit’ to get going, according to assistant coach Mike D’Antoni. The Americans have something to prove after only coming away with a bronze medal in Athens.
The team only prepared for three weeks before the Athens Olympics and this time they have spent the [...]
