Jun 19, 2012, 9:41 pm
^I agree with all of this. If, as an organization, USA basketball decides only to take U23 players it is their perogotive. This only sets them up for defeat but they have the right to be idiots if they so choose. However David Stern is not affiliated with USA basketball and I believe that his issue really stems from international players. Cuban is always cited in these write ups about representing owners' interest so naturally he is concerned about Dirk and the obligation that Dirk has representing Germany. Its part of the game and if Cuban doesn't like it he can trade Dirk for some yank who will rest all off season and show up for training camp out of shape. Problem solved.