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Post by glorydays on Jul 26, 2021 9:08:52 GMT -5
Losing to France? I guess Coach Pop ain't no Coach K.
Iran on Wednesday. The Czech Republic on Saturday.
Not exactly a hot topic but I have been following the US Olympic Men's basketball team since Jerry Lucas and the Big O back in 1960.....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2021 9:17:59 GMT -5
They did an awful job of roster construction and essentially just took everyone that was a top scorer last year. The balance isn't what it needs to be and the chemistry is non existent. They are by far the biggest most athletic team, but they settled for a bunch of bad/contested 3s in game 1.
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Post by broderickpresident on Jul 26, 2021 12:58:35 GMT -5
I’ll enjoy watching some of these guys who have gotten used to relying on getting absurd calls from NBA refs struggle a bit without that luxury afforded to them. It’s funny, I think international ball poisoned our players with flopping and general softness but now there’s been a massive overcorrection where FIBA ball is much more physical than NBA ball
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jul 26, 2021 13:04:33 GMT -5
I’ll enjoy watching some of these guys who have gotten used to relying on getting absurd calls from NBA refs struggle a bit without that luxury afforded to them. It’s funny, I think international ball poisoned our players with flopping and general softness but now there’s been a massive overcorrection where FIBA ball is much more physical than NBA ball Yeah agree with both you and Wob. |
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Post by vital on Jul 26, 2021 15:46:10 GMT -5
They did an awful job of roster construction and essentially just took everyone that was a top scorer last year. The balance isn't what it needs to be and the chemistry is non existent. They are by far the biggest most athletic team, but they settled for a bunch of bad/contested 3s in game 1. Also they did a horrible job for picking guys for the Select team to compete against the USA team...That's another reason why this team was prepared.. |
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Post by glorydays on Jul 31, 2021 10:36:03 GMT -5
…on to the quarterfinals with victories over Iran and the Czech Republic…
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Post by sweat83 on Jul 31, 2021 11:10:05 GMT -5
…on to the quarterfinals with victories over Iran and the Czech Republic… When the going gets tough...... |
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Post by glorydays on Aug 1, 2021 13:25:39 GMT -5
Top half
France vs. Italy
Slovenia vs. Germany
Bottom half
United States vs. Spain
Australia vs. Argentina
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Post by glorydays on Aug 3, 2021 3:48:14 GMT -5
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Post by glorydays on Aug 5, 2021 6:12:36 GMT -5
US 97 - Australia 78
Probably playing Slovenia for Gold Medal. ….should know in 90 minutes or so…
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Post by glorydays on Aug 5, 2021 7:50:47 GMT -5
France beat Slovenia 90-89.,
US vs. France for the gold….
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Aug 5, 2021 8:02:33 GMT -5
Don't know how Luka doesn't take that last shot.
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Post by glorydays on Aug 5, 2021 10:29:10 GMT -5
Don't know how Luka doesn't take that last shot. My thoughts exactly. He wasn't reluctant the rest of the game. U.S. - France should be interesting. Can avenge the first game loss. |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Aug 5, 2021 15:29:36 GMT -5
France beat Slovenia 90-89., US vs. France for the gold…. I win $1,000 off of a $100 bet if France wins. I bet them at 10 to 1 before the tournament. |
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Post by glorydays on Aug 5, 2021 17:58:16 GMT -5
France beat Slovenia 90-89., US vs. France for the gold…. I win $1,000 off of a $100 bet if France wins. I bet them at 10 to 1 before the tournament. I could say "good luck" but I won't. You showed some foresight. Durant may have to go for a 50 burger for the US to win..... |
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Post by glorydays on Aug 7, 2021 3:51:47 GMT -5
87-82 win. KD with 29…
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