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Building a 12-Man Non-USA Olympic Team

By Isaac Harris
Dec 6, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. San Antonio won 88-86. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. San Antonio won 88-86. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

The USA Mens Basketball team is the overwhelming favorite to win gold in Rio, but could you put together a roster with all of the other teams to compete with USA?

Even with the likes of LeBron James and Stephen Curry pulling out of the Olympics, USA finds themselves as the clear favorite going into the opening games this weekend. With Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony leading the way, there isn’t a team in sight that many people give a chance in beating USA.

But what if you could combine all of the other countries in Rio to form a super team to compete against USA? Would it be a contest then?

I took to each Olympic roster to form the best 12-man roster I believe could compete against USA.

The following is my roster breakdown into backcourt, wing, and frontcourt players.

Next: The Back Court

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