There's no 'I' in team...

But as Michael Jordon pointed out, "There is in WIN"...

I stayed up late last night for the exciting (too much so, in fact) gold medal basketball game between Team USA and Spain. The closing of the game reminded me of Jordon's quote.

With the USA clinging to a late two-point lead, the Spanish team increasing in confidence and energy, and Team USA's supposed dominance on the verge of collapse, Kobe Bryant - the 'me first' NBA star who had suppressed his ego to become the defensive specialist on this team -
imposed his will and talent on the Spanish to almost single-handedly win the game.

There had been many questions about how Team USA would handle pressure, if and when it arrived. Could they handle it? Who would stand up and be the leader on this 'team of equals'? No one? Anyone?

Kobe stood up, willing to shoulder the weight of 'hero' or 'goat'. And won the game... for the team.

Who on your team is willing to take the toughest shots?