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NBATeam USA picked up intensity after full-contact practice in Rio

Team USA recently held its first full-contact practice in nearly three weeks. Something needed to change after having close calls in three consecutive Olympic games and it was time to fix what was wrong. The Solution The practice session was the perfect time to raise the team’s intensity level before playing Argentina in the quarterfinals. […]

NBACoach K implores Kevin Durant to step up like he did in London

When you look strictly at the numbers, Kevin Durant has been a force for Team USA in the Rio Olympics. He leads the team in points, he’s shooting 60 percent from the field, and he’s managed an incredible 61 percent on three-pointers. However, if you’ve watched the games, you’ve probably wondered why Durant hasn’t taken […]

Golden State WarriorsCoach K defends Kevin Durant's decision to join the Golden State Warriors

The basketball story of the summer, besides the Rio Olympics, has certainly been Kevin Durant leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors. Of course, with Team USA competing at the Olympics, the two storylines were bound to overlap. Team USA’s legendary head coach, Mike Krzyzewski, weighed in on Durant’s big free […]

NBATeam USA frustrated with the officiating in the Olympics

It’s not a surprise that NBA players have to adjust to FIBA officiating, and it’s evident once again playing in the Rio Olympics. DeMarcus Cousins fouled out Monday against Venezuela and was just as quick to get into foul trouble against Australia two days prior. Klay Thompson and Paul George also followed suit against the Boomers in the […]

NBAMike Krzyzewski happy to finally be in 'real world' of teams at Rio Olympics after tough Australia test

The Australian National Men’s Basketball team has never won a medal in Olympic basketball. They’ve also never started any tournament undefeated through the first two games, until this year that is. In their third game Wednesday, they fought their way to a 54-49 halftime lead against Team USA, making it the American team’s first halftime deficit […]

NBACoach K warns Team USA that Australia is capable of beating them

Despite a slight hiccup in the first quarter against Venezuela, the U.S. Men’s basketball team has cruised through their first two games of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Despite the absence of superstars like LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Stephen Curry, Team USA appears to be an unstoppable force once again. Mike Krzyzewski isn’t so sure. […]

NBACoach Mike Krzyzewski unloads on reporter questioning him about Team USA's boat

It’s no secret that the U.S. men’s and women’s basketball teams are  staying aboard a cruise ship in Rio, which has raised questions from the media. Team USA beat Venezuela 113-69 on Monday, and afterwards coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked by a reporter to explain himself about the choice of living on a boat instead of […]

NBACoach K 'nervous' for the opening games of the Olympics

While Team USA might be heavily favored to win the gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic games, head coach Mike Krzyzewski still remains anxious going into the opening round of the tournament. Krzyzewski spoke with ESPN’s Marc Stein on his concern: Nothing is easy, And when somebody tells you it’s easy, or you’re the best, or […]

Indiana PacersPaul George glad Pacers aren't wasting his prime

Indiana Pacers star Paul George is happy about the roster moves made this summer by team President Larry Bird, and after a year back from a serious leg injury, he says he’s ready to resume his leadership role on the team. After watching the team acquire Jeff Teague, Al Jefferson and Thaddeus Young to the roster, […]

NBADraymond Green is thrilled for Olympic opportunity

Draymond Green has been nothing less than excited to be apart of the squad playing for coach Mike Krzyzewski. Green will be vital in a weaker, but able US team grabbing a third consecutive gold medal, since losing in the medal rounds in 2004. There is not enough pressure the situation has been able to […]

NBACoach K was not happy with DeMar DeRozan's 360 dunk attempt

DeMar DeRozan‘s 360 dunk attempt brought as much excitement as possible to a play that was never completed. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, Coach Mike Krzyzewski didn’t like it, and feels a change is in order, We had a little bit too much fun out there tonight. We have to tone that down a little bit. […]

Los Angeles ClippersDeAndre Jordan is exceeding Coach K's expectations

NBA stars in the Team USA basketball program have a unique opportunity every few years to play for one of the best, if not the best, college coaches ever in Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K comes in with a little bit of a fresh perspective. All great coaches, no matter the level, share some of the same traits, […]

Toronto RaptorsKyle Lowry's passiveness against Argentina catches Coach K's attention

Last Friday, we saw the new Team USA Men’s National Basketball team blow past Argentina with a 37-point beating, 111-74, in front of their home crowd in Las Vegas. Yes, even after winning by a very huge margin, head coach Mike Krzyzewski still had to nitpick on his team’s performance. As he told Steve Aschburner of NBA.com, there’s  “terminology […]

NBACoach K: Paul George is playing best basketball of his life

Two years after suffering a broken leg injury during practice which sidelined him for a year, Paul George was back with USA Basketball on Friday, looking much better and fully healed. During the first exhibition game versus Argentina, George scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, with two rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 16 minutes of […]

NBAMike Krzyzewski condemns North Carolina's discriminatory H2 bill

The extremely controversial anti-LGBT law, House Bill 2, that was passed in North Carolina continues to make waves throughout the sports world. Duke and USA basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, has spoken out against the bill less than a week after his Duke Blue Devils revealed their schedule for the upcoming season. Albany will not […]

NBANBA Players react to the All-Star game being moved from Charlotte

The 2017 NBA All-Star game was supposed to be held in Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, but the league decided to relocate its mid-season spectacle because of a piece of legislation. An official announcement was made by the NBA yesterday in line with House Bill 2, also known as the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act. […]

Golden State WarriorsCoach K holds Klay Thompson in high regards for his work ethic

Team USA had its first practice last Tuesday as part of opening their training camp in preparation for the Rio Olympics. The Americans are looking to defend their gold medal in the summer games. To close out their session, the team had shooting drills and after everyone left the court, one stayed behind and decided […]

OtherCoach K: I wouldn't be coaching Team USA today without Kobe Bryant

Coach Mike Krzyzewski believes he would not be coaching the U.S. men’s national team today if not for the heroics of Kobe Bryant. The two-time gold medalist coach heads to Rio next month in pursuit of his third and final gold before he retires from coaching internationally. Krzyzewski admits when he reflects back that he wouldn’t be […]

Sacramento KingsCoach Krzyzewski is high on DeMarcus Cousins

Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins has been talked about a lot recently. Whether is it his comments about the Kings’ management, trade rumors surrounding him, or his involvement with the USA basketball team, Cousins has definitely been a popular topic of discussion this summer. In a tweet from Sean Cunningham of ABC10 Sacramento, United […]

Los Angeles LakersCoach K consulted Kobe Bryant about possibly playing in Rio after his retirement

There was actually a chance that the final memory of Kobe Bryant on a basketball court wasn’t going to be his 60-point show against the Utah Jazz in this year’s regular season finale. Team USA basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski actually consulted Kobe on the possibility of him playing in the Rio Olympics. Coach K […]

NBAVIDEO: Coach K gives Kobe Bryant impression at Duke graduation ceremony

Kobe Bryant ended his epic 60-point career finale with a great farewell speech, that itself had its own great ending: Mamba out. We’ve already seen Barack Obama copy Kobe’s closing phrase in recent weeks, and now Coach K is getting in on the action too. At the Duke graduation ceremony this weekend, Mike Krzyzewski ended […]

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