US choking bigtime right now
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That shit was disturbing. But I shouldn't be surprised, because it's been the same story for the past so many years. They have the best individual players in the world; the most athletic and talented, yet they let the European squad dictate the way they play. Instead of penetrating and getting out in transition they turn into robots, play a slow half court game and settle for outside shots. Use your motherfuckin' abilities. Shake someone, go to the rack, do something other than pass the ball around the perimeter. And the D was horrendous. They basically got outscored by a bunch of john stocktons and karl malones.
And I actually thought the U.S. looked pretty decent in the first few games. I figured the no name, role players would be the difference, but nah, I changed my mind. They need to go back to strictly selecting superstars and find a coach that will allow them to play an uptempo, free willing type of game.
And I actually thought the U.S. looked pretty decent in the first few games. I figured the no name, role players would be the difference, but nah, I changed my mind. They need to go back to strictly selecting superstars and find a coach that will allow them to play an uptempo, free willing type of game.
I wonder if they'll tank the bronze medal game
What is it now? I think they have to qualify for the olympics now. It's quite sad that the US can't win. USA basketball is jinxed - no "stars" want to play on that team knowing they have a chance to lose. Case in point, it would have reflected bad on Kobe if he had played and they lost.
What is it now? I think they have to qualify for the olympics now. It's quite sad that the US can't win. USA basketball is jinxed - no "stars" want to play on that team knowing they have a chance to lose. Case in point, it would have reflected bad on Kobe if he had played and they lost.
the thing thats killing us basketball right now is that they have no jump shooter(ie micheal red,riddrick) shit Its a good thing that the us is losing we need a reality check that all, I just hope the youngins watching this improve their overall game you just can't take the ball to the hole its a team game and it will always be a team game even MJ had pippen
no whats really killing them is lack of defense. You'd think they'd adjust to the pick and roll - I guess Coach K had no idea how to defend it cause you don't see the P&R in college. Another question, how does a 315 lbs guy beat all your players down the court.
The only thing I liked yesterday was Shane Battier. That guy has heart. When he was in the game, he gave his all, diving on the floor and D'ing people up.
The only thing I liked yesterday was Shane Battier. That guy has heart. When he was in the game, he gave his all, diving on the floor and D'ing people up.
Of course it was disappointing from the Americans. The Greeks just got on fire, extra motivated to play USA. USA started to lose confidence while the Greeks executed perfectly for 2 quarters. The team had some great players : lebron, anthony, wade, paul but I think they need to respect the opponent more. Coach K didn't even know greeks players, USA team didn't see the Greeks play or anything, didn't bother to.They would have known players like Papaloukas can do everything on the court. I mean they had the exact same game against France in the quarter finals.
Basically it's not a question of who you bring but the dedication, repect to other teams and being able to play together, something young players still need to learn on this team.
The Greeks who usually play defense, outscoring the Americans wow I would have never thought of that. However they lost to Spain by a lot of points, tired or maybe not focused enough after beating the US.
Basically it's not a question of who you bring but the dedication, repect to other teams and being able to play together, something young players still need to learn on this team.
The Greeks who usually play defense, outscoring the Americans wow I would have never thought of that. However they lost to Spain by a lot of points, tired or maybe not focused enough after beating the US.