I'm sure glad KOBE has something for now to take his mind off the lakers. I think team U.S.A. is just what the doctor ordered for him. He will be adle to showcase his talents with the best players in the world and see what he can do to help the U.S. glory return. Not that it will be easy. The international game has gotten sooo much better It's sic!  Maybe he needs to just take a breather from the whole laker clan right now and that is O.K. to me. Everynow and then you have to breathe the air and try to clear your mind. Kobe will help this team in a big way. He is the best clutch player they have. Not that kobe makes every shot he takes but he seams to hit alot of game winners or important shots. This team has a good feeling to it for me.We'll see what happens,I'm not stupid enough to get on the gold band wagon just yet. Time will tell. I just hope whatever happens in lakerland good or bad Kobe can just keep his mind  on trying to bring home the gold with the rest of our young superstars. If they can drop the ego's and play together as a team anything is possible.I really don't see dropping  the ego's as hard as playing as a team. They just haven't had much time together. I do wish all of them the best. Go team U.S.A. and go LAKERS!