beekay414 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Yeah, it's going to take maximum effort for this team USA to win the gold. Just not a lot of time played together, the offense is anemic with a lack of consistent ball movement and the defense is just okay. Feel like the lack of a legitimate big (not trying to discredit Bam here) inside on defense is going to be a problem. They can definitely still take gold but they probably shouldn't be the favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Playing Australia right now, down 69-64 after 3. USA has scored 35 points combined in the 2nd/3rd quarters after putting up 29 in the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Joe Ingles > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I predicted Joe Ingles would be busting KD's arse in July, never been wrong, just wrong venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Supersuavesky said: Except the US has a massive talent advantage overall. Keldon Johnson is playing in clutch time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 28 minutes ago, beekay414 said: Playing Australia right now, down 69-64 after 3. USA has scored 35 points combined in the 2nd/3rd quarters after putting up 29 in the 1st. Finished with 83 points. Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much ISO ball and Draymond's lack of shooting is killing them. Teams know you can lay off him and that he's always going to look for the extra pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 USA USA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-ALL-DAY Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Tatum and Durant are going to have to be damn near elite on the defensive end if they are to win a gold. Offense stalled a bit in the 2nd half and the defense is still inconsistent. Rebounding is also going to be a problem against certain teams. Jrue may need to start alongside Dame since his defense is going to be badly needed. Dame/Jrue/Tatum/KD/Bam That's the starting lineup I would go with. Beal/Lavine as super subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-ALL-DAY Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Forgot Booker is also on the team. He's going to have to defend at a high level as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 This USA basketball team helping LeBron's legacy like 2004 helped Kobe's, huh? lol Can't imagine a Bron, Kobe, or MJ led Olympic team doing this. Also, Bron off his rookie season also only played 3 minutes in that Argentina semifinal and made the only shot he took which was a 3PTer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 minute ago, J-ALL-DAY said: Forgot Booker is also on the team. He's going to have to defend at a high level as well. Is Booker even going to play? If the Finals goes to 7, IIRC, game 7 is the same day as the opening ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just now, TheRealMcCoy said: This USA basketball team helping LeBron's legacy like 2004 helped Kobe's, huh? lol Can't imagine a Bron, Kobe, or MJ led Olympic team doing this. Also, Bron off his rookie season also only played 3 minutes in that Argentina semifinal and made the only shot he took which was a 3PTer. Showing Coach K is the GOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just now, NYRaider said: Showing Coach K is the GOAT Your boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheRealMcCoy Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, NYRaider said: Is Booker even going to play? If the Finals goes to 7, IIRC, game 7 is the same day as the opening ceremony. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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