Klay Thompson/Team USA

He can play SF easily in international play as well, making his supposedly lack of lateral movement less of a problem. I can see him as a Team USA player, especially considering the growing importance of shooting, and although he will never be the star of Team USA he could be a solid contributor. 

He can play SF easily in international play as well, making his supposedly lack of lateral movement less of a problem. I can see him as a Team USA player, especially considering the growing importance of shooting, and although he will never be the star of Team USA he could be a solid contributor. 

I think Coack K could win the gold with a bunch of 2nd/3rd maybe 4th tier players…That being said I am not sure where Thompson fits in. I do know Thompson is a greater shooter, that is obvious, but in order to get on Team USA he is going to have to tryout and compete against other potential USA players. I think thats where he runs into problems. I actually do agree in saying his defense is undervalued as a whole, but if he got an invite to the USA camp the other potential 3s I think would eat him up. Those other 3s previously being listed on the roster by Coach K as Kevin Durant, Lebron, Carmello, and Iggy. Obviously the first 3 there is no arguments for him there..I could see maybe arguing to take Thompson shooting over Iggys defensive capabilities but how many shooters do we need?

Lastly, and actually as I am writing this I kind of convinced myself to agree with your friend. For the upcoming games he will have to compete with not only the players I previously mentioned but look at K. Leonard, Paul George, J. Parker, Rudy Gay..they all can’t go..plus you have players like Gordan Haywood, Chandler Parsons, J Green, E Turner that I compare him more closely too that also I’m sure would love the opportunity. 

Thing is he could definitely play for USA and contribute..but I don’t think he will ever be given the chance. 

I think Coack K could win the gold with a bunch of 2nd/3rd maybe 4th tier players…That being said I am not sure where Thompson fits in. I do know Thompson is a greater shooter, that is obvious, but in order to get on Team USA he is going to have to tryout and compete against other potential USA players. I think thats where he runs into problems. I actually do agree in saying his defense is undervalued as a whole, but if he got an invite to the USA camp the other potential 3s I think would eat him up. Those other 3s previously being listed on the roster by Coach K as Kevin Durant, Lebron, Carmello, and Iggy. Obviously the first 3 there is no arguments for him there..I could see maybe arguing to take Thompson shooting over Iggys defensive capabilities but how many shooters do we need?

Lastly, and actually as I am writing this I kind of convinced myself to agree with your friend. For the upcoming games he will have to compete with not only the players I previously mentioned but look at K. Leonard, Paul George, J. Parker, Rudy Gay..they all can’t go..plus you have players like Gordan Haywood, Chandler Parsons, J Green, E Turner that I compare him more closely too that also I’m sure would love the opportunity. 

Thing is he could definitely play for USA and contribute..but I don’t think he will ever be given the chance. 

 I think Klay is a no brainer for this team. His game is suited for international basketball. Iso-happy wings don’t usually do well in international basketball, unless they have the fundamentals.

 I think Klay is a no brainer for this team. His game is suited for international basketball. Iso-happy wings don’t usually do well in international basketball, unless they have the fundamentals.