Summer League Log

NBA
Scores
Schedule
Standings
Statistics
Transactions
Injuries
Players
Message Board
NBA en espanol
FEATURES
2003 offseason
2003 draft
2003 playoffs
2003 All-Star Game
Power Rankings
NBA Insider
CLUBHOUSE


ESPN MALL
TeamStore
ESPN Auctions
SPORT SECTIONS
Tuesday, September 2
 
The Midas Touch

Larry Brown
Brown made sure the U.S. shared the ball in Puerto Rico.

 

The U.S. looked downright Dream Team-like while dominating Argentina in the final of Olympic qualifying. Credit the coach. In coaxing Team USA to play like a team, Larry Brown proved he's worth his weight in gold, ESPN the Magazine's Ric Bucher writes.

  • McGrady's shoving match | Iverson sits
  • Qualifying: Scoreboard | Standings
  • U.S. games: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9


    More NBA Offseason News
    Howard-Cooper: Hall calls for Chick
    If you think Chick Hearn won't be heard at the 2003 Hall of Fame enshrinement, think again.
    Hughes: Bird's retro resume
    Every '80s superstar has failed in basketball since retiring. That's everyone except Larry Bird.
    Bucher: Worth his weight in gold
    The USA's dominance in Olympic qualifying was downright Dream Team-like. Credit Larry Brown.
    Bucher: Flickering Olympic flame in Puerto Rico
    While the Americas tourney's nine other Olympic hopefuls played to qualify, the U.S. played to win.
    Smith: Iverson's share of U.S. success
    Unlike last year at the Worlds, Team USA is playing unselfish basketball. Including Allen Iverson.
    Bucher: Why Larry fired Isiah
    Larry Bird saw no urgency from his coach to improve the Pacers. That's why he fired Isiah Thomas.
    Aldridge: Not only doubting Thomas
    At the very least, Isiah Thomas deserved a face-to-face with Larry Bird before getting fired.
    May: O'Neal tasting revenge in Puerto Rico
    Jermaine O'Neal remembered last summer's loss to Argentina. And he did something about it.
    Dr. Jack: Thomas' firing isn't surprising
    The firing of Isiah Thomas by the Pacers isn't surprising when all factors are considered.
    Spears: Van Exel coming to grips with deal
    Nick Van Exel isn't sure he wants to go to Golden State. But he'll want to take it out on Dallas.
    Bucher: Sitting Duncan adds intrigue
    Sometimes the effort to avoid attention is exactly what draws it. Just ask Tim Duncan.
    Stein: Popovich's 'pet' peeve
    Gregg Popovich is still upset about his prodigy point guard's opposition to adding Jason Kidd.
    Spears: Sugar Ray's sweet hereafter
    Banned for drug use, Michael Ray Richardson is back in the NBA working for the Nuggets.
    Smith: Team USA's great expectations
    With Larry Brown and Dream Team-like talent, the United States should easily qualify for the Olympics.
    Stein: Dallas' new direction
    By trading Nick Van Exel, the Mavericks admitted that small ball just won't work in the West.

  • NBA OFFSEASON
    OLYMPIC QUALIFYING
    Team USA
    Name
    R. Allen
    M. Bibby
    E. Brand
    K. Bryant*
    V. Carter**
    N. Collison
    T. Duncan
    A. Iverson
    R. Jefferson
    J. Kidd
    K. Malone*
    K. Martin**
    T. McGrady
    J. O'Neal
    Ht.
    6-5
    6-1
    6-8
    6-7
    6-6
    6-9
    7-0
    6-0
    6-7
    6-4
    6-9
    6-9
    6-8
    6-11
    Pos.
    SG
    PG
    PF
    SG
    G/F
    PF
    F/C
    SG
    SF
    PG
    PF
    PF
    SG
    F/C
    *Original selection
    **Replacement
    Coach: Larry Brown
    Assistants: Gregg Popovich, Oliver Purnell, Roy Williams.
    Schedule
    Aug. 20-31: FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Puerto Rico.
    PLAYER MOVEMENT
    Eastern | Western
    Trades
    June 27: Sam Cassell and Earvin Johnson to Bucks, Anthony Peeler and Joe Smith to Wolves.
    July 23: Terrell Brandon and Randy Holcomb to Hawks, Keith Van Horn to Knicks, Glenn Robinson and Marc Jackson to 76ers, Latrell Sprewell to Wolves.
    July 24: Brad Miller to Kings, Scot Pollard and Danny Manning to Pacers, Hedo Turkoglu and Ron Mercer to Spurs.
    July 29: J.R. Bremer and Bruno Sundov to Cavaliers, Jumaine Jones to Celtics.
    Aug. 5: Keon Clark and two second-round picks to Jazz, one second-round pick to Kings.
    Aug. 18: Danny Fortson, Antawn Jamison, Chris Mills and Jiri Welsch to Mavericks, Evan Eschmeyer, Avery Johnson, Popeye Jones, Antoine Rigaudeau and Nick Van Exel to Warriors.
    Aug. 21: Bob Sura to Pistons, Clifford Robinson and Pepe Sanchez to Warriors.
    Aug. 28: Lindsey Hunter to Pistons, Michael Curry to Raptors.
    Free agency
    Signings | Players eligible
    COACHING CAROUSEL
    Head coach hirings
    Name
    Ayers
    Brown
    Dunleavy
    Floyd
    Jordan
    O'Neill
    Porter
    Silas
    Stotts
    Van Gundy
    2003
    PHI*
    PHI
    None
    None
    NJN*
    DET*
    SAC*
    NOR
    ATL**
    None
    2004
    PHI
    DET
    LAC
    NOR
    WAS
    TOR
    MIL
    CLE
    ATL
    HOU
    *Assistant coach
    ** Interim head coach



     More from ESPN...
    The Kobe Bryant Case
    Complete coverage of the Kobe ...

    Free agency scoreboard
    Find out who is headed where ...

    2003 NBA free agents
    Jason Kidd and Jermaine ...

    ESPN.com's 2003 NBA draft coverage
    The Cavaliers had the No. 1 ...

     ESPN Tools
    Email story
     
    Most sent
     
    Print story
     
    Daily email