<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">AUBURN HILLS -- It appears, barring any unforeseen snag, Chauncey Billups will have a spot on the U.S. men's basketball team -- if he wants one. "We want him to play," said Jerry Colangelo, who is in charge of assembling the team that will play in the World Championships this summer, potentially another qualifying tournament in the summer of 2007 and in the Olympics in 2008. Colangelo said he planned to speak to Billups today. The only concern is a possible conflict this summer. Billups' wife, Piper, is expecting to deliver their third child in July or August. "Would we be flexible with him as far as the pregnancy, absolutely," Colangelo said. "We just need to talk and work out the circumstances." Billups, who took treatment on his bruised left thigh before flying to New Jersey where he is expected to play against the Nets tonight, declined to comment. Colangelo said he was also waiting to hear from Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton. Kobe Bryant and LeBron James already have committed to the team. Shawn Marion, Amare Stoudemire and Allen Iverson are also expected to commit.</div> Source
I think that this would be a great addition for the US team. He's a great PG who can shoot, pass and defend. He'll give fits to opposing guards with his D. I think that if he joined the teams, this would definetly show the rest of the bball world that the US is serious about taking back the Gold. The other thing that will help them out is if they could pick up Prince for the team as well. Another good defender and shooter.
wow, that would be nice to have three pistons on the team, then maybe id want to stay up til 2 in the morning watching the olympics, is their timezone off from ours like last year?
That's great for Billups but, I think he's having a child in July. Maybe, the find a way to solve it out.
