The battle for the final roster spot on the United States team competing for the FIBA Wold Championship appears to be between Golden State Warriors' guard Stephen Curry and Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook.
Neither player has really distinguished himself among the group of players hoping to join the permanent roster, but if the choice really boils down to Curry or Westbrook, who gets the nod?
Westbrook is a better physical specimen, and more athletic than Curry, but his talents mirror those of Rajon Rondo and Derrick Rose, who are considered locks to make the team.
All three players share the same ability to penetrate the lane with strength and quickness, and all three are also considered to be superior defensive guards.
Unfortunately Rondo, Rose, and Westbrook also share the reputation of poor perimeter shooters, and Curry's best hopes of making the team may lie in this anomaly.
Curry is arguably the best long distance threat on the USA team's roster, and the importance of three point shooting is magnified in international play.
The international game is based on the ability to control tempo through ball ...
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Stephen Curry Or Russell Westbrook: Who’s The Better Fit For Team USA?
August 24th, 2010 by Hadarii Jones Leave a reply »
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