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Article: Team USA adds power: Director softens stance if LeBron decides to skip this summer's tournament.
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- Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)
- Article date:
- May 24, 2007
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Byline: Brian Windhorst and George M. Thomas
May 24--CLEVELAND -- On the day he added some depth to Team USA's ranks, Managing Director Jerry Colangelo softened his stance on LeBron James' expected participation in the FIBA Americas Qualifying Tournament this summer.
USA Basketball added eight players to its fluid roster Wednesday, including Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz, and forward Tayshaun Prince of the Detroit Pistons. The additions will bolster the injury-depleted roster from last summer's team that won the bronze medal at the World Championships.
The additions also might allow some wiggle room for players who would ...