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I think a big reason is the resentment the public has towards those who turned down invitations - the US basketball team now represents a group of athletes who would not (or could not) represent their country.
The guys who actually went are taking the brunt of those criticisms, even though they're the ones who went.
I read an interesting solution to all of this - just have anyone who wants to try out be eligible, whether they be college or pro. That eliminates the embarassment of having so many players turn it down. I'm not sure how well this would work, but it's a though. Something has to change though; the "Dream Team" concept just isn't working as well as it should.
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