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Coach K's plan for LeBron

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It was a sight to warm the hearts of Coach Mike Krzyzewski, managing director Jerry Colangelo or anybody else connected with the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. There was LeBron James, a smile on his face, standing beyond the three-point arc Wednesday afternoon at the end of practice at Valley High, pumping in shot after shot, making six of nine in one sequence, free of a walking boot or any other medical device on his right leg. Only 24 hours earlier, James, diagnosed with a mild sprain of his right ankle, was stretched out on a trainer's bench in that same gym, his right foot encased in ice, a frown on his face. "It feels a lot better today," James said. "When it first happened, it didn't feel good at all." James, who injured the ankle when he inadvertently stepped on Kevin Durant's foot during a scrimmage Tuesday, sat out practice Wednesday and was expected to sit out Friday's exhibition game against Canada, the team's final activity before heading for the Olympics in China. James is confident the healing process will be swift.

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July 24, 2008  09:55 AM ET
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Good. Glad he's fine.

If he hadn't played and the USA lost...the USA could potentially use that as an excuse. Considering the depth of talent, it would be a lame excuse...but it would be an excuse nonetheless.

July 24, 2008  10:03 AM ET
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No worries here...James is a young gifted athlete and will heal quickly....Lets bring home the Gold Fellas!

July 24, 2008  11:58 AM ET
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Sit his **** down b4 he gets hurt even more.

July 24, 2008  12:04 PM ET
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hope he signed that waiver of liability............

July 24, 2008  01:23 PM ET
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Thank god he's fine, he needs to practice CEL, he needs to be in top shape for Olympics...

July 24, 2008  01:35 PM ET
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Thank god he's fine, he needs to practice CEL, he needs to be in top shape for Olympics...

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I just dont want to see him get hurt worse. I am hoping Argentina doesnt qualify for the same reason I want Ginobili to rest.

July 24, 2008  02:32 PM ET
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They are gonna Cruise...Rock on USA!

July 24, 2008  04:07 PM ET
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Did I miss something in the story. What is K's plan????????????

July 24, 2008  05:14 PM ET
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To let him rest I guess...

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July 25, 2008  06:30 AM ET
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USA are an over-rated losers. They are clowns who can get wide open shots in. You can be happy if you'll achieve 1/2 which I don't think you will!

July 25, 2008  08:39 AM ET
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kosarkar.. the USA will shoot the highest FG% in the tournament.. watch and see.

 
July 25, 2008  05:18 PM ET
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Yup they've been practicing...

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