Making Team USA would be a good thing for Granger

THE 'BURBS - I recently got an email from a reader saying he didn't think it would be a good idea for Danny Granger to play for Team USA because of the possibility of getting injured and he could tire down earlier during the NBA season. I have to disagree for a couple of different reasons. Granger should have fresh legs because he's had an extended offseason for four straight years. Making the team (he's currently with the squad in New York) will be the best thing to happen to Granger. He needs to be around players that know how to win and lead. Chauncey Billups. Kevin Durant. Derrick Rose. Rajon Rondo. Russell Westbrook. Lamar Odom. All those players listed above played in the playoffs last season. Rondo, Billups and Odom have won NBA titles. Granger can learn from those guys. Durant is a good guy to learn from, too, because he can score off the dribble and from the perimeter. It's August and the Pacers aren't making any noise (they haven't made...