Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd was named to the 12-member U.S. Olympic basketball team Monday. He is 44-0 in international play and will be relied up on for his veteran leadership.
“It is a great honor on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks to represent my country in the 2008 Olympic Games," Kidd said in a statement. "I look forward to the challenge of winning a gold medal.”
The team was selected without a tryout. It will have a minicamp this week in Las Vegas and meet there July 20-25 to train and play an exhibition against Canada before heading overseas. The Americans open Olympic play against China on Aug. 10.
The U.S. roster
PG Jason Kidd
PG Chris Paul
PG Deron Williams
SG Michael Redd
SG Kobe Bryant
SG Dwyane Wade
SF LeBron James
SF Carmelo Anthony
SF Tayshaun Prince
PF Carlos Boozer
PF Chris Bosh
C Dwight Howard
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