Olympics and FIBA summer

[Hogmelon]

Well, one thing I think I see coming is that if/when Slovenia plays USA we're going to see the Americans at their absolute highest level of motivation. I'm sure there's a fair amount of resentment about all the hype this kid has been getting over the past few seasons, and I bet they'll do everything they can to teach him a lesson. Remember Jordan, Pippen and Kukoc? 

Whether it'll make a difference, I don't know.

I agree, but ...

I believe the type of resentment (and, perhaps, petty jealousy) that you are describing has already reared its ugly head during the course of the two most recent NBA seasons (including, especially, the playoffs) even more than it will during the Olympic Games.