BOUNCE SPECIAL 2010

CENTER
DWIGHT HØWARD
AGE: 24
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2008 Olympics, 2007 FIBA Americas, 2006 World Championships.
The reigning two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year could lead
the League in blocks and rebounds for the next decade straight. He
is the best true center in the world currently, even without a re⇒ ned
offensive game.
BROÖK LOPÉZ
AGE: 22
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: None.
Lopez is one of the most promising young big men in the game. He is
an incredibly gifted offensive player who has a nice set of post moves,
while also possessing the ability to hit a jumper from up to 18 feet.
Lopez’s shooting ability also allows him to be a great pick-and-roll
partner for Paul and Williams, and he is a very good rebounder.
ÂMAR’E STÖUDEMIRE
AGE: 27
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2004 Olympics, 2007 FIBA Americas.
The new face of the New York Knicks has been largely absent from
Team USA in recent years due to various injuries, but he’s coming off
a fully-healthy season (82 starts, plus playoffs) in ‘09-10 and is still
one of the best bigs in the business. Amar’e is probably the NBA’s best
⇒ nisher at the pick-and-roll, which makes him even more dangerous in
the international game, plus he’s a threat to step out and hit mid-range
jumpers.
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