Andrei Kirilenko talks to RealGM about his experience with CSKA, winning the bronze in London, the impact of Mikhail Prokhorov on the Russian game and his initial days with the Wolves. Read more »
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Kirilenko's NBA Departure And Return
Team-By-Team Gold Medal Winners
The Jazz and Thunder have had the most Gold Medalists since the USA began bringing NBA players in 1992, while Duke leads amongst colleges. How do the other 29 NBA teams rank? Read more »
Star Among Stars (LeBron's Performance For The Ages)
More impressive than even his stats was LeBron James command of the game. While his teammates restricted their game and played more as specialists, LeBron expanded his. Whatever Team USA needed -- scoring, playmaking, rebounding, perimeter or interior defense -- he provided. Read more »
USA 2016 Will Threaten 1992 For Best Team Ever Assembled
LeBron James Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant will presumably be at their peaks in 2016 at the ages of 31, 30 and 27 respectively, and the depth of talent joining them will be remarkable and similarly in their prime. Read more »
Olympic Quarterfinals By The Numbers
Not surprisingly, the United States has the highest Points Per Possession (PPP) offense in the tournament. But what must make Mike Krzyzewski the most happy is that Team USA also has the lowest PPP defense. Read more »
Olympic Basketball After Day 3, A Look At Player Efficiency
Who has been Team USA's biggest shot-hog so far? Who has been Argentina's weak link? And who has been the surprise star for Great Britain? Time to break out the efficiency stats. Read more »
Olympic Basketball Day 1
With Day 1 of men's basketball in the books, which international team looked like Ryan Lochte and which team looked like Kim Rhode? Read more »
Why The Lakers Need The Team USA Version Of Kobe Bryant
It makes no sense for a team that has Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Kevin Durant to give a 34-year old Kobe Bryant the green light to shoot the ball at will. The same is true for an NBA team with Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Steve Nash. Read more »
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