OT: London 2012 Olympic Basketball Thread

Post #141 » by **suckfish** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:25 pm

There is a serious lack of shelter in the Olympic park, like none. It's pissing it down so I stand in the doorway of a urine drenched toilet waiting to get in the GB game.

Fun.

MrSparkle · Post #142 » by **MrSparkle** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:27 pm

Didn't see anyone mention it, but was curious why Mirotic not playing for Spain... Looked it up, apparently FIBA only allows 1 player naturalized after age of 16.. And they went with Ibaka since both were in that predicament.

It's been fun watching international ball grow. China's not threatening the top dogs yet but they're much better than 4 years ago (sadly losing Yao). Brazil finally looks organized considering their nice talent.

Post #143 » by **suckfish** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:57 pm

Did Navarro play much for Spain?

Post #144 » by **suckfish** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:14 pm

Deng working on Steve Nash one footed runners pregame. New weapon?

SpeedyWindRose · Post #145 » by **SpeedyWindRose** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:33 pm

suckfish wrote:Deng working on Steve Nash one footed runners pregame. New weapon?

GB playing? Anyone know if it's on TV in the US?

*edit* nvm, it's here

http://www.nbcolympics.com/liveextra/index.html

Scroll down to basketball (if you have a compatible cable provider)

SpeedyWindRose · Post #146 » by **SpeedyWindRose** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:38 pm

Bojan Bogdanovic was sent home by the Croatian national team for breaking the team's curfew policy.

Bogdanovic, who was taken with the 31st pick of the 2011 NBA draft and acquired by the Nets from Minnesota, arrived to camp overweight and out of shape.

Bogdanovic, 23, is under contract with Fenerbahce through July.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... z222QhCBGz

Heh. Remember when we wanted this guy? GarPax strikes again!

Post #147 » by **Rerisen** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:05 pm

Deng going to get locked down by AK?

Mr-Bulls · Post #148 » by **Mr-Bulls** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:09 pm

Im feeling proud watching Deng playing his heart out for his country.

Respect.

Post #149 » by **Rerisen** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:12 pm

How come our organization failed to develop Viktor? :lol:

aaqubed · Post #150 » by **aaqubed** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:15 pm

Was expecting a quick blowout for the Russians. Wonder how much longer this will still be close.

SpeedyWindRose · Post #151 » by **SpeedyWindRose** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:21 pm

Give the ball to Deng and get out of the way. There is no reason he shouldn't touch it at least once every possession.

Post #152 » by **suckfish** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:22 pm

Lithuanian's have taken over the arena.

dickydick8 · Post #153 » by **dickydick8** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:42 pm

Anyone watching deng play verse Russia? UK is getting smoked. Looks like UK is relying on deng for offense.

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SpeedyWindRose · Post #154 » by **SpeedyWindRose** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:47 pm

Pops is so flaily. Looks like Gumby out there.

Post #155 » by **suckfish** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:59 pm

Russia's ball pressure isn't even that aggressive and we are still folding like chumps.

Doesn't help we are playing with 3 power forwards st a time either. Clark can't guard sf's.

Post #156 » by **Rerisen** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:11 pm

Schved chewing them up. What could have been.

Post #157 » by **Rerisen** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:24 pm

Lu has hit the ground about half a dozen times now. :nonono:

samwana · Post #158 » by **samwana** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:26 pm

Yup Shved looks good.

Deng has to do everything and just drives every time, not very succesful though

AAU Teammate · Post #159 » by **AAU Teammate** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:26 pm

Joel Freeland - flashes of brilliance, flashes of dumbness

Rob Archibald yelled at him: "concentrate!"

samwana · Post #160 » by **samwana** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:27 pm

Hope Deng survives the Olympics without an injury