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Coach Larry Brown of US Dream Team

shinyam

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Why did he call a time out at the very end of the game when there was absolutely no way Spain could win? It was painful to even watch, I wonder how the Spanish players felt.

I think the act was classless. I hope team USA loses in the finals.
 

The Doctor

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Come on. He called a time out! He didn't declare war on Spain or ravage some poor mediteranean country to get control of the olive market. Give it a rest.

Was it necessary? Who knows. The outcome probably wouldn't have changed but is it worth getting into a stink over? Definitely not. It was a time out in what had been a close game for the better part of 4 quarters. Lets get some perspective people.

Wasn't Larry Browne recently criticized heavily for NOT calling a timeout in the semi-finals of the NBA playoffs this year when it cost him a game? He just can't win.
 

RinardoEvoris

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Well I don't see it as upsetting as shinyam feels it is but it's poor ettiquette. I'm not a huge sports guy (although I enjoy basketball) but it's rubbing you're nose it it. It would be like substituting a hitter in baseball when you're already up 10 runs in the 8th inning.
 

shinjitsu

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What's the big deal with a timeout? Spanish Coach was upset over being ousted from any medal hopes even though they lost only one game. Sore loser ... sure blame it on a timeout. Ask C-Web.
 

Ranger68

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It was a classless move by Brown.
(Not sure what that has to do with *not* calling a timeout in the playoffs, but whatever.)
Karma's a bitch.
:)
 

zydeco

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I'm not exaclty sure what he had in mind - but I have always thought Brown was a classy - no nonsense kind of guy.
 

Ranger68

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I think this kind of team brings out the worst in people.
 
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