Failing to win gold in Athens during the 2004 Olympics, team USA set out this years Beijing Olympics with only one thing on their mind - reclaiming their throne. Thanks to an almost perfect execution of the players and coaching staff, team USA was able to blow by any and all competition, winning all 8 of their games. Dwayne Wade and Kobe Bryant led the team in scoring, which helped surge the rest of the players to step up themselves and play good defense. Team USA defeated Spain in the finals 118-107, beating them for the second time in this years Olympics.

Recently announced, this years US squad for the 2008  Beijing  Olympics are as follows:
 *  Anthony, Carmelo                          *  Boozer, Carlos                
 *  Bosh, Chris                                    *  Bryant, Kobe
 *  Howard, Dwight                             *  James, LeBron       
      *  Kidd, Jason                          * Redd, Michael
      *  Paul, Chris                           * Wade, Dwayne
      * Prince, Tayshaun                   * Williams, Deron

       As far as starters go, no one knows for sure. A good sneak-peak of the team can be viewed on July 25, 2008, when the US men's team takes on Canada (8pm Eastern) in an exhibition game. My guess is that James (unless injury interferes), Bryant, Paul, and Howard will be among those that start. This years Olympics should be exhilarating, especially since Team USA hasn't won gold since 2000, and also because LeBron James personally gauranteed a gold medal. I guess we will find out if he can live up to that promise withing the next couple of weeks. Until then...