CBS Is Nuts Thinking That USA Basketball Isn't Going To Win The Gold Medal Because A Few Players Are Injured And Won't Play

CBS – Well this is just getting kind of ridiculous now. Already down Dwight Howard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Chris Bosh, Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade because of injuries, Team USA was dealt another significant blow. According to Yahoo! Sports, No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis suffered a severe sprained ankle in a Hornets workout and is “almost assuredly” unable to play in the 2012 London Games. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo spoke to SI.com about the situation. “I heard that Anthony Davis sprained his ankle yesterday but I don’t know how serious it is,” Colangelo said. “It was in a workout. I’m not going to worry about that unless I’m advised at this point.” If Davis is unable to go, Team USA essentially has one true center remaining in the player pool (Tyson Chandler). The U.S. won gold at the 2010 World Championships in Turkey with the same roster situation, choosing to go small while also using the versatile Lamar Odom at center. However, with Spain built with an outstanding interior trio of Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, Team USA could be in trouble if it is lacking size on the inside.




Starters
G – Chris Paul
G – Kobe Bryant
F – Kevin Durant
F – LeBron James
C – Tyson Chandler


Backups
G – Deron Williams
G – Russell Westbrook
F – Carmelo Anthony
F – Blake Griffin
C – Kevin Love