Bryant scores 14 points in opener for Team USA

Laker’s point guard Kobe Bryant once again pulled through in a season opener, this time not for his beloved Los Angeles team but on Team USA, scoring 14 points in the Aug. 24 match-up against Venezuela and helping the U.S. crush the international team, 112-69, according to an Aug. 24 story posted on Gulf-Times.com. Assisted by team members LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony and Michael Redd. This is Bryant’s first year participating in Team USA, who is competing amongst other international teams aiming for a berth into the 2008 Olympic Games. In the past, the U.S. has fallen behind other international teams, placing sixth in the 2002 World Championships and third both in 2004 and last year.
During Friday’s game, the U.S. started off strong, scoring the first nine points and led by double digits for 34 of the first forty minutes of play, according to Gulf-Times.com. U.S. team coach Mike Krzyzewski said he was pleased with the games outcome and how his team had handled the opposition. “I really thought it was a good performance for our first game,” said US coach Mike Krzyzewski. “It was really our first game together.” Soon, Bryant and the Lakers will gear up for their first home game and you shouldn’t miss out on any of the action. Check out Lakers’ tickets for this season at Stubhub.com.

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