"Born in the U.S.A. but playing for Russia?"

Denver Post Editorial

The Post discusses former Colorado State basketball standout Becky Hammon.

Hammon was the runner-up for the MVP of the WNBA last year, so she can play hoops.

For some reason, she was cut from the U.S. Olympic basketball team. She still wanted to play in the Olympics, and the Russian team wanted her to play for them.

They made her a Russian citizen, and she'll suit up for them in the Olympics.

USA coach Ann Donovan doesn't think much of Hammon's decision:

"If you play in this country, live in this country, and you grow up in the heartland and you put on a Russian uniform, you are not a patriotic person in my mind," she said.

That's sour grapes, Ann.

This is not new. Americans with 1/64th Greek blood played for the Greek baseball team in the last Olympics. Hell, some just had Greek last names and others thought Olympia Dukakis was good in "Moonstruck."

Ann, you cut her from your team. She wasn't good enough for you. She's good enough for the Russians.

Sounds like the coach might have a personal problem with Hammon, and she's scared the player she cut might beat her on the court.

I'll be pulling for Hammon in every game the Russians play.