The Olympics are now just around the corner, and with injuries to Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade, the margin of error is unquestionably thinner. The approach Coach K and Jerry Colangelo developed though is showing virtue, and the team can now build around LeBron James and Kevin Durant and a well-rested Kobe Bryant, among others. As Colangelo says, "I think this team will be a stronger team than we had in '08. If we do what we're capable of doing and we stay focused and have the mental toughness, then we should prevail. I believe that in my heart of hearts, but we have to go out and do it."
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