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Originally Posted by rabbitproof
I think I saw a thread like this a couple years ago when another international competition was going on. I think it's a little funny to even ask this question.. it's like an excuse to bash LeBron, etc. As if to say, they are so bad and I hate them so much, I'd root against my own country just to root against them.
If one is to believe in the spirit of the Olympics, which may already be a stretch with all the commercialization, then the Olympics is suppose to be about countries, not individuals. To me, the USA folks - in any sport - represent us. Our system, education, history, belief structure and society produced these athletes. Even if they aren't everything you personally stand for, in the athletic realm, they represent what we do and stand for as Americans as a society/country.
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mm. pass. There's not much Carmelo Anthony and several of the others can represent me for. In an athletic realm, I don't have to worry about where my allegiance lies. Sure it's supposed to be about the countries, but it comes down to individuals that play, and there are a few that I simply can't stand. I'd rather cheer my favorite player and home town hero, even if he's from a different country. I could honestly care less if they flame out early, shockingly and embarrassingly...to who ever.