USA Basketball Roster Math

LAS VEGAS, August 20, 2007 -- With the start of the FIBA Americas tournament just two days away, the only thing we really know for sure about Team USA's roster is that Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will start every game. Coach Mike Krzyzewski wants continuity with his two, three and four positions, because those three, in playing with each other, have to make the most adjustments to their game.

The point guard and center positions have less adjusting to do, so while Jason Kidd and Amare Stoudemire have spent most of camp playing alongside Kobe, LeBron and 'Melo, you could see Chauncey Billups or Deron Williams starting at the point, or Dwight Howard starting at the five, during the tournament.

Still, by observing camp and listening to Coach K talk to the media, you can get a pretty good idea of how the roster will shake out. The absence of Chris Bosh is a tough break, but it makes things a lot simpler when it comes down to selecting the 12-man squad that will begin play on Wednesday.

There are still two more days of training camp left (including another scrimmage against the Select Team on Monday), but now is as good a time as any to take a look at the 14 guys who are healthy and break down how they fit in.

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source : NBA.com