***Official Tokyo Olympic Basketball Thread***

[jpatrick]

Bolmaro showed nothing really. He's a project and should not be counted as serious contributor in the coming season.

Between Euroleague and FIBA, I’ve watched about 7-8 of his games now, I’d be pretty surprised if he got rotational minutes next year. At least early.

He needs to work on his body and his offensive game. I have no idea what he’d contribute offensively in the NBA right now. And while he tries hard on defense, he’s going to have work on that end too when he gets to the NBA.

[Dual]

Ricky's show against Argentina:

Read on Twitter

[shrink]

My favorite moment still is that Dad-bod guy winning the triathlon, then puking his guts out!

Never have I felt like an athlete represented me!

[Calinks]

Rubio is just crazy good on the international scene, lile wolves Rubio didn't sniff this level of play, sheesh.

[Foye]

Rubio is just crazy good on the international scene, lile wolves Rubio didn't sniff this level of play, sheesh.

Rubio‘s basketball IQ is among the best in the league. Stupid decision to move him for a couple million savings.

Nash didnt reach his peak until 31 or so.
CP3 is playing well into his late 30s.

Rubio certainly not on that level but players with high basketball IQ typically age like fine wine. All Rubio needed is a coach that is telling him to do whatever the **** he wants to do on the court because his basketball IQ is 5 times the whole Timberwolves organization combined.

[carlande]

Rubio should be here -- even as a backup. I felt that way all along. Punch-in-the-gut of a franchise.

[Calinks]

Australia taking it to team USA to start.

[Calinks]

Aussies up 13

[minimus]

Rubio should be here -- even as a backup. I felt that way all along. Punch-in-the-gut of a franchise.

Rubio should start to be effective. Also we just cant afford backup PG with 17ml contract