United States wins Men's Basketball Olympic gold

Kobe Bryant (No.10) of the United States goes to the basket. (Photo credit:Xinhua)

The United States team huddles at center court. (Photo credit: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

BEIJING -- Deron Williams didn't waste any time.
The gold medal had been around his neck for about half a second before he lifted it gently with both hands, studied it carefully with a wide smile on his face, and raised it to his lips to kiss it. Nothing ever had tasted so sweet.
"It's a great feeling," the Jazz guard said later. "No words can really express how I feel right now, how the team feels. It's just a great feeling. It's something we're so proud of."
Redemption, at last.