Jason Kidd acknowledges Team USA is struggling with the three, but I agree with him when he says at the end of the day the team will enjoy the international line. It’s only a matter of time before the open looks start to go down. Kidd went on to say that the Redeem Team’s defense is better than Dream Team II’s defense. The 2008 team, which has the most talent since the 1996 team, doesn’t have four guys that can lock it down like Gary Payton, David Robinson, Hakeen Olajuwon, and Scottie Pippen could.Also, nice subtle slight to Kobe from Kidd when he said the defense begins and ends with LeBron, and then added Kobe a little later. Losing in the NBA finals made it open season on the Mamba. Since the Boston Celtics defeated the Lakers for the championship Shaquille O’Neal, some little kids, Paul Pierce, and Michael Jordan have taken shots at Bryant. If Team USA doesn’t win the gold medal the size of that list could triple.Jason Kidd, Team USA, interview, youtubeShare/Email This