FIBA World Cup
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I was reading earlier today that Canada has 17 NBA players and that 15 of them one-by-one turned down the opportunity to represent their country.
Am I mistaken in thinking maybe the players don’t take this tournament seriously and simply don’t care... or are NBA teams refusing to allow them to play? (Bit o’ both?)
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@Salacious-Crumb
My guess would be the players don't care - the Olympics are the pinnacle of the international game, the amount of money they receive for playing is minuscule compared to the NBA, and if they are injured then it could damage their livelihood. -
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@shark said in FIBA World Cup:
The USA only has one All Star, in Kemba Walker.
And then in 2020 all these pricks will want in on the Olympics.
At least Giannis has made it there for Greece.
And Jokic for Serbia.
A few other OZ NBA players other than Simmons unavailable as well - Thon Maker, Ryan Broekhoff, Bolden,
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@mofitzy_ said in FIBA World Cup:
@Salacious-Crumb
My guess would be the players don't care - the Olympics are the pinnacle of the international game, the amount of money they receive for playing is minuscule compared to the NBA, and if they are injured then it could damage their livelihoodBut that’s been the case since 92 and plenty of superstars have played not only Olympics but World Champs/Cups as well.
I think for the US at least it’s a cycle thing. All the big names have played in a couple of tournaments at the very least. Time for others to have a turn.
I agree with @shark that some big names will want in next year, but I see guys like Kemba and Donovan back. Harrison Barnes is a team guy and has been there before so might be in again. Tatum has the sort of game that is made for int’l ball so will be around for a while as well. But there are some definite b-graders on this team that are making up the numbers
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What a game between Turkey and US. US win by 1 in OT.
The NBA players for Turkey coming up big. İlyasova excellent and Osman big in the 4th and OT. Korkmaz hit some big shots and played with real speed.
Also former NBL Cairns guard, Wilbekin played well off the bench for Turkey also.
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@mofitzy_ said in FIBA World Cup:
Greece lost to Brazil by 1 point, 79-78.
So that means Montenegro are gone. The winner of NZ vs Greece joins Brazil in the next round.
Henare better be spending plenty of time working out how to stop Giannis.
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Blatant (but Fiba legal) goaltend at the death by Brazil vs Greece.
NZ needs some bigs. Loe is as soft as a marshmallow inside. Doesn't box out, doesn't contest, contestable rebounds and even when he gets a clean block the ball still goes in.....but great win against quality competition even if the Montenegro team seems to be at odds with their coaching staff. Can not understand why Vucevic was so badly underutilised.
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I only watched the 2nd half but wondered why Loe was on court and Pledger on the bench unless the latter was injured. We've always lacked size and mongrel at the 4 and 5 spots, and don't have a rim protector. Well, we do, but he doesn't want to play.
I'd use Smith-Milner more because he puts his body on the line.
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@raznomore said in FIBA World Cup:
Blatant (but Fiba legal) goaltend at the death by Brazil vs Greece.
It was damn good play by Caboclo given he plays in the NBA and his natural instinct would’ve been to let it go.
Giannis barely touches the ball in the offence.
Brazil have pretty good balance in their lineup.
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@Bovidae said in FIBA World Cup:
@mofitzy_ said in FIBA World Cup:
Greece lost to Brazil by 1 point, 79-78.
So that means Montenegro are gone. The winner of NZ vs Greece joins Brazil in the next round.
Henare better be spending plenty of time working out how to stop Giannis.
Here's a few defensive strategies for Giannis.
Why am I not surprised that I could find so many pics like this involving Kobe?
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Not a bad game tonight between Italy and Serbia. Italy’s starting 5 is as good as anyone’s at the tournament, but they have zero depth.
Serbia have good players coming out of their ears and when Bogdanivic is on fire they will beat anyone. Must be favourites.
