The 2008 Germany Olympic basketball team came out this year with a lot of talent. Every single Olympic basketball year, Germany always has the most skilled players. The problem is why can’t they finish? If you are wondering what I am talking about, it’s this. Germany always starts out great in the Olympics. Every single exhibition game or tournament ranked game they come out and show everybody what they are made of. It seems like they always run out of gas at the end or when the games matter the most. Tim Ohlbrecht is one of Germany’s best performances and huge power weapons.He is six foot ten and the NBA was looking at him when he wasn’t even 18 yet. I believe he was close to the age of 17 when he was getting scouted, which is ridiculous. That is just incredible to have an accomplishment. What Tim really has advantage of, is his height, which is my opinion. I think his height is a huge advantage. What Germany succeeded in was dishing the ball to Tim. And the give and go which really was attached to them. Another great player is Jan Jagla. He is about seven foot and what is so good about him is that he can shoot threes, mid range jumpers, shots off the back board.

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Shoot, if Germany loses any point guards, or shooting guards due to injuries or fatigue, then they can just put Jan at the point or the two men. Germany is all around talented. Lucky to even have NBA star Dirk Nowitzki on their side as well. My future Olympic pick is that in the next 3 years, Germany will indeed win a gold medal in the Olympic basketball tournament. I’m calling it right now. Germany just has an awesome recruiting staff as well and really attracts players to Europe to get them to play for them which is another advantage. Germanys Robert Garrett and Steffen Hamann are big time impact players that should have a bright future with Germany. Don’t get me wrong though, Germany can keep up with teams like USA and Argentina or Lithuania. Especially after what recruits will be headed in the next couple years. Just keep your eyes out!
By SportKid
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This post was written by admin on September 13, 2008





















