Kevin Martin Will Duel Kobe, Team USA Next Month

by Tom Ziller on Jun 25, 2008 6:38 PM PDT

Sam Amick reports Kevin Martin has been added to the U.S. Basketball program, and will take part in the Select team scrimmages next month.

According to a league source, Kings shooting guard Kevin Martin has been asked to play on USA Basketball's select team. The team is seen by some as the next crop of up-and-comers on the national team scene, its immediate charge to scrimmage and practice against the national team in Las Vegas from July 21-24 as they prepare for the Olympics in Bejing this summer. Impress at that stage, however, and a player could be strongly considered for the 2010 World Championships in Turkey and the 2012 Olympics in London.

I'd heard Martin was asked to participate with the Select team last summer, but had scheduled obligations with the group that went on the humanitarian trip to Africa.

It's a great honor for sure, and I look forward to potentially seeing Martin join forces with Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, and maybe Greg Oden in the 2012 Olympics.

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Awesome

This is a breath of fresh air from the debate, speculation from the draft.

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Jun 25, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

Wrong forum, wrong sport

but how bout a little love for the FS bulldogs getting their first ever baseball national championship

"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"

by kangsfan on Jun 25, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

Congrats Fresno State. May your dorm rooms be filled with something better than PBR tonight.

by Tom Ziller on Jun 25, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Excellent

I had big money on the Bulldogs…

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by section214 on Jun 25, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Hedging your bets?

Now that’s some smart gambling!

by smgmatt on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Good

i always thought Kevin Martin should have some kind of play in International ball

by kingsTV on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

As a guy who got drunk tonight off of international beers, I am suddenly very passionate about Kevin Martin playing the international style of b-ball. Complete zone-buster. Shot is a awkward looking (much like many Europeans are awkward looking). It makes perfect sense!

"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice

by Exhibit G on Jun 25, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions