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Ethan Miller/Getty Images With Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant in the mix, Team USA is feeling good about its chances in Beijing. LAS VEGAS -- The biggest question facing Team USA is whether it will win the gold medal, but the answer is 33 days from being realized. So as we begin the long trek to Beijing, here are some of the questions that have arisen as Team USA starts the final phase of its quest for gold: Q: How is this team better than the team that lost to Greece in the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan? A: First of all, the point guard position is much more solid. Instead of Kirk Hinrich (who finished as the starter in Japan) and Chris Paul (who began as the starter), the Americans now have Jason Kidd, Paul and Deron Williams as their playmakers. They also have added Kobe Bryant, who will concentrate on being a... [read full story]
