IC Cold Links: Spain Eliminates Greece From World Championships, Sacramento Gives Luther Head A Chance

by Tom Lewis on Sep 5, 2010 10:04 AM EDT in FIBA World Championships

The FIBA World Championships continue over the weekend and yesterday's biggest game saw Spain hang on to knock out Greece in their first game of the medal round. The Spaniards remain the biggest threat to win the gold along with Team USA.

Speaking of the U.S. squad, today's links reveal they are trying to take advantage of their days off to work details before they resume their run for the gold on Monday against Angola.

Also, former Pacer and all-around good guy, Luther Head will get a shot at a roster spot with the Sacramento Kings. After New Orleans did him wrong by signing him earlier this summer in the midst of a front office transition, the Kings did him right by bringing him in much like the Pacers did last year. Nothing is guaranteed unless he remains on the roster for a couple of months. But it's a fair shot for Luther and I hope it all works out for the best.

Check out the links after the jump.

With Team USA, Krzyzewski Tries to Turn Green Into Gold
Chris Tomasson checks in with Coach K on his effort to squeeze a gold medal out of a roster with little international experience.
Sources: Head, Kings agree on non-guaranteed deal - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Adrian Wojnarowski reports on guard Luther Head getting a chance to land a reserve role in Sacramento.
Report: Hornets Lied About Luther Head's Ankle
Tom Ziller takes the Hornets to task for doing Luther Head wrong in July.
No starting lineup change for Team USA vs. Angola
Chris Sheridan reports that coach Mike Krzyzewski has decided not to make any changes to his starting lineup for Team USA's round of 16 game against Angola.
U.S. team using practice time to work on communication | NBA.com
John Schuhmann reports on Coach Krzyzewski trying to find more voices on the court for Team USA.
FIBA basketball world championships: United States expects to look sharper after practice - ESPN
The Americans finally got into the gym for practice Saturday, the first step in what they believe will be cleaner play during the elimination round of basketball's world championship.
Top Ten Indiana Pacers of All-Time
Hoops Manifesto compiles some thoughts on the top ten Pacers of all time.

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I wouldn’t have minded have Luther back for another season. I like the guy.

by ben.renz on Sep 5, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

having*

by ben.renz on Sep 5, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m suprised he didn’t get more love from other teams. He was a real spark off the bench.

by B-Huse on Sep 5, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

He was fine as long as he didn't dribble all day long.

by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 6, 2010 1:55 AM EDT reply actions

Smits should be higher on the list of top Pacers of all-time. Unbelievable! He should never be below number 2 in any list. And JO should never be in the top 5.

by smits4ever on Sep 6, 2010 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

I wouldn’t put JO in the top 5 either just for the simple fact he was only really healthy 4 years here and then his body completely broke down on him.

Man, I still remember when we got him and his first year and I was like “omg did we really get him for dale davis?” He freaking oozed talent. Could rebound, block shots, hit the 15 foot jumper, hook shots with both hands.

Then he had 3 years of 20/10/2 while playing nearly every game, even though in 2003-2004 (when he was actually third in mvp voting I think?) He started shooting that stupid fall away jumper instead of his hook shots and his field goal percentage was garbage for a PF. But,man, he was GOOD then.

Then his body broke down and the rest is history.

by dbcb on Sep 6, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions