Yahoo: Kings center DeMarcus Cousins invited to Team USA mini-camp (Yahoo! Sports)

[Revrag]

Despite a rocky past, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo is intrigued by Cousins' future development.

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[HndsmCelt]

But gee, don't they realize that cousins is terminal head case, a cancer, universally despised by every player in the league and he kicks puppies. Just read the posts that prove it!

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Good opportunity for Cuz. team USA really needs a solid big man. and especially one that can hit a jumpshot

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Why is the US team coming together? There isn't an international tournament until next year (at least an important one for USA).

 

[VF21]

Why is the US team coming together? There isn't an international tournament until next year (at least an important one for USA).

It's a mini-camp. They generally do have them in the off-years. Considering the players who may no longer be available for Team USA, it's a good idea to assess the players who will be available.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

Deep down inside, Jerry always knew who is good. Glad he swallowed his pride.

 

[KingMilz]

Why is the US team coming together? There isn't an international tournament until next year (at least an important one for USA).

It for 2016 I think at least that's what I read

 

[Section 101]

Why is the US team coming together? There isn't an international tournament until next year (at least an important one for USA).

It was a mistake in the past to only gather the players just before tournaments. They have these every summer now.