Nobody is ever going to be as good as the original Dream Team, but Mike Kahn says at least this group is in the discussion.
With a blowout of Germany, Team USA picked up even more confidence heading into the quarterfinals, Charley Rosen says.
Too much media attention or one great shot can make a player bigger than he should be. Yardbarker lists five overhyped players.
Cleveland is overstocked at guard, but Mike Kahn says Mo Williams is the shooter LeBron needs to get back to the Finals.

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 Help for LeBron: Cavs deal for high-scoring PG
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Summer blockbuster
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America first?
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U.S. against the rest
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MJ vs. Kobe: Who would win?
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Getting nitpicky
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Bad boy, good move
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