A dream fulfilled. Team USA got the job done by besting Spain 118-107 to win their first gold medal since 2000. It wasn’t easy – the team had to dig deep, persevere, and fight through a determined opponent hell bent on revenge from an earlier shellacking, but in the end the true colors and character of this unit displayed their immense qualities.  

There are plenty of changes that can be made to enhance the NBA - try accurate late game calls from referees - but the NBA brass has decided to first target the Art of Flopping. Starting next season the NBA will start handing out fines to players who are guilty of acting. In honor of today's best floppers, HoopsVine has compiled our All NBA Flop Team. Of course we must always pay homage to the likes of Reggie Miller, Danny Ainge and Arvydas Sabonis - legendary floppers.  

Doc Rivers has led to the Celtics to 65 wins, developed a young suspect bench and has navigated the team through numerous injuries. So why isn't he our coach of the year? Because Eddie Jordan has overcome far greater obstacles in reaching the playoffs with the Wizards.

Message to NBA - no age limit needed. Here is an altervative solution.

Eric Gordon recently decided to forego his remaining eligibility at Indiana University to enter the NBA Draft. The freshman sensation is following a dream - so what's the fuss?

Heading into the postseason - or offseason for some teams, it's time to evaluate which guys need to raise their levels of play before the season ends .

Trouble has found the Lakers down the stretch - are the problems enough to end their championship hopes? Either way, these aren't the type of things you want to face with playoff positioning hanging in the balance.

Unemployment line awaits Isiah in New York, while Boylan stays confident in Chi-Town. Seriously it's time for Jason Kidd to step up.