As The Wolf said…

I read this “column” about USA basketball from Eric Neel today and my immediate response, in the words of The Wolf from Pulp Fiction:

Well, let’s not start sucking each other’s dicks quite yet.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m bullish on Team USA’s chances with Kobe on the team. He’s the one player that could transform the attitude and commitment of the other players to properly defend and share the ball. He is, as they say in the industry, a game-changer (as an aside, the ‘92 dream team had at least six such players) and he has that competitive streak that elevates everyone else around him.

But even if Kobe decides to play in the Olympics, it’s still no sure thing. Brazil, Puerto Rico, and the like aren’t exactly Spain or Italy. Let’s not get crazy, people…