USA Basketball Will Be Staying On A Luxury Cruise Ship Because America
Much has been made of the horrific conditions at Rio for the Summer Olympics.
While Olympic Village resembles something out of Slumdog Millionaire, the Men’s and Women’s USA Basketball teams found a way to continue their lavish lifestyles.
According to For The Win, both teams will be spending the duration of their stay in Rio aboard the massive and luxurious Silversea Silver Cloud ship.
The Silver Cloud is a 296-guest cruise that weighs over 16,000 tons. It includes a pool deck, panoramic lounge areas, fitness center and luxurious guest suites.
Here are some pictures, courtesy of Silver Sea Cruise Lines:
I love this move. It screams America so much that is hurts. If I was them I would step it up a notch and paint the damn thing red, white and blue to really make America’s presence felt upon arrival.
Remember when players were dropping out by the minute due to the fear of the living conditions in Rio? Well, I bet Coach K’s phone has been ringing off the hook with players begging to make the trip once the news of this ship broke. Talk about missing out on the party of the summer.
There is basically Olympic coverage around the clock. I cannot begin to describe how little I care about 90% of the events that take place during the Olympics. Give the people what they want and put cameras all around this yacht. This is a goldmine of a reality TV opportunity. Sex, drugs, and USA Basketball domination — that’s where the action will be in Rio.
If you think about it, this is basically your typical date in a millionaire nutshell. The men are clearly paying the bill for this mega yacht and the hope/plan is to get some easy action out of this with the women sharing these luxurious confines. Otherwise, they can go join the Australian teams in assembling their own shower curtains and sleeping on the floor back in Olympic Village.
Team USA is sending a message to the rest of the world that they have more money than you, more gold medals than you, and most certainly have nicer housing accommodations than you..
[via For The Win]
Images via Silver Sea Cruise Lines
The girls won’t be able to say no on there. Because of the implication.
9 years ago at 10:15 ambest espisode of its always sunny.
9 years ago at 11:21 amThat’d actually be Dennis and dee go on wellfare
9 years ago at 5:05 pmstrike that. the D.E.N.N.I.S system is the best.
9 years ago at 8:17 pmThe Gang Beats Boggs episode is all-time.
9 years ago at 8:17 pmHere at Globo Gym we’re better than you, and we know it
9 years ago at 10:23 amLets just hope no one goes overboard, for some reason I don’t feel like they would be the best swimmers.
9 years ago at 10:39 amIt’s not their swimming abilities you should be worried about its the pollution in the water that will cause them to dissolve in the water almost instantly.
9 years ago at 10:43 amMild racism. FAF.
9 years ago at 11:08 amI accidentally gave you a lap. You deserve better.
9 years ago at 3:58 pmUSA Basketball has stayed on ships instead of dorms since 1992 when they claimed the Queen Mary II as their residence. Staying off campus #TFM
9 years ago at 10:57 amOnly taking bronze in 2004. NF.
9 years ago at 12:43 pmGotta feel bad for the announcers when they try to pronounce the Chinese names. Sounds exactly like a Chinese kid giving a com speech in class
9 years ago at 1:47 pmThe baller life.
9 years ago at 3:56 pmIt is the probably the only Olympic sport worth watching – and may not even watch that
9 years ago at 9:31 pm