... when they can't even beat Puerto Rico?

That's my AI impression.

Not bad for the first try, eh?

Lithuania??

A good team can beat 5 individuals even if the individuals are some of the better players in the world. John Wooden has continually criticised the "new" style basketball in the US. He ponited out that while Mike Joradan and Dr. J where great for ESPN their selfish hotdog style has influenced future generations. The press and other racists turned it into an anti Black . We are seeing the results and will continue to see them in future games.

Even if they could beat Puerto Rico I still don't understand why they are getting paid millions and teachers can barely make a living

They should study how Al Capone organized the street gangs and get with the program.

Hey Shakuille, guess what your position now only pays 100K a year and not 30 million You don't like it then don't play....next in line please.

It's kind of ironic that a liberal state like Wa. has trouble paying for education. You would think all the tax and spend libs would be all over this. Seattle Schools compared to Phoenix( conservative)spend more on PR than on Books

Its called a free market. If teachers could draw 30 million fans over 80 games they might get paid millions. Teachers have to have laws to force kids to attend their"game". :p