This Is Why USA Basketball Has Fallen

This picture looks fine at first (other than Jason Kidd being on the team). At a photo shoot for the team, you will notice the only person who isn't wearing Nike-affiliated shoes, Dwight Howard, has his foot hidden behind Coach K's dress-style shoes. For those who don't know, both Coach K and Duke are Nike branded. And another thing I learned is that Converse is owned by Nike which explains why D-Wade's shoes are displayed. Nike has taken it way too far this time around. I hope the USA goes undefeated and wins every game by 50, but I think politics have a lot to do with what's going on for our Olympic teams. Our teams are no longer aiming to display great basketball skills, but instead we are displaying great basketball shoes.

All the while I see this, I can't wait for the Nike Hyperdunks to come out. I'm buying those ASAP, but would buy them regardless if Team USA wears them or not.