HAVING just watched his constellation of stars cruise over yet another bump on their way to Olympic gold, US coach Mike Krzyzewski had one suggestion for the powerbrokers of Australian basketball - do whatever is necessary to keep Brian Goorjian as your coach.
"I'm 61 years old and I've learnt a lot from being the national coach, as I've learned tonight from Brian," he said. "I just assumed he...
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Ryan O'Halloran Wednesday, August 20, 2008 BEIJING | Kobe Bryant joined for the first time. Jason Kidd returned after an eight-year absence. Sports mogul Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski were asked to correct the course of USA Basketball. ...
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116-85. No surprises. That was the score. The expected outcome was reached. Australian basketball fans dreamt of the Cinderella story, the Rocky-like miracle victory. Then the Redeem Team, aka the USA Men's Basketball team, smashed the glass slipper on the ground before midnight even came around and the pumpkin carriage could arrive. The Aussies kept it tight for the first quarter and the ...
BEIJING -- They introduce the United States basketball team before each game, and every time it's the same. Roars for Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Enthusiastic cheers for the rest of the roster. Silence for coach Mike Krzyzewski.
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