OK, U.S. baseketball guru, you make the Olympic call

Let's say USA Basketball general manager Jerry Colangelo and USA Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski have asked you to help select the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team that will participate in the Beijing Games.

Here's a breakdown of the 33 NBA players who over the past several years have earned an invite to the U.S. Select men's roster, which will be whittled down to a 12-player U.S. Olympic squad going into a two-day training mini-camp later this month.

Understand the roster is in flux — Houston's Shane Battier has already withdrawn from consideration for the Olympic team, Phoenix's Amare Stoudamire expressed some doubt about wanting to participate after a demanding 2007-08 season, and some players like Miami's Dwyane Wade are trying to rebound from late-season injuries.

So, pick your 12-man Olympic team — and three alternates, if you want. Then, see how your squad stacks up against the official Olympic team, which will be announced shortly.

POINT GUARDS:
Chauncey Billups, 6-3, Pistons
Jason Kidd, 6-4, Mavericks
Chris Paul, 6-0, Hornets
Luke Ridnour, 6-1, SuperSonics

Deron Williams, 6-3, Jazz

SHOOTING GUARDS:
Gilbert Arenas, 6-5, Wizards
Kobe Bryant, 6-6, Lakers
Kevin Durant, 6-9, SuperSonics
Kirk Hinrich, 6-3 Bulls
Joe Johnson, 6-7, Hawks
Mike Miller, 6-8, Grizzlies
Michael Redd, 6-6, Bucks
J.J Redick, 6-4, Magic
Dwyane Wade, 6-4, Magic

SMALL FORWARDS:
Carmelo Anthony, 6-8, Nuggets
Shane Battier, 6-8, Rockets
Bruce Bowen, 6-7, Spurs
LeBron James, 6-8, Cavaliers
Antawn Jamison, 6-9, Wizards
Shawn Marion, 6-7, Heat
Adam Morrison, 6-8, Bobcats
Paul Pierce, 6-6, Celtics
Tayshaun Prince, 6-9, Pistons

POWER FORWARDS:
Carlos Boozer, 6-9, Jazz
Elton Brand, 6-8, Clippers
Nick Collison, 6-10, SuperSonics
Lamar Odom, 6-10, Lakers.

CENTERS:
Tyson Chandler 7-1, Hornets
Dwight Howard, 6-11, Magic
Brad Miller, 7-0, Kings
Greg Oden, 6-10, Trail Blazers
Amare Stoudemire, 6-10, Suns

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