FIBA World Cup Discussion (Aug. 25-Sep. 10)

Folklore · Post #41 » by **Folklore** » Sat Aug 5, 2023 4:11 pm

I saw one team playing against Ant. He really is our new Al Jefferson ball stopper. I always felt like it takes him 10 seconds to make a decision and because he does it becomes a harder shot and it looks clutch if he makes it. Then I see guys on the other end make the same shot in less time, moves and they don't turn the ball over as much. I don't think that he should have the ball in his hands so much because he's not a PG.

TimberKat · Post #42 » by **TimberKat** » Sat Aug 5, 2023 5:07 pm

Folklore wrote:Since Rudy arrived is all that should matter. I think that its true tat players fear Walker more than Rudy. Rudy just gets more defensive rebounds and scores a bit more.

The only people fear Walker are some Twolves fans. I watched enough Jazz games to see players go right at him all the time. To his credit he did make some blocks. Let's see how it plays out next year when players starts to mix in more pull up jump shots.

TimberKat · Post #43 » by **TimberKat** » Sat Aug 5, 2023 5:12 pm

Folklore wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I saw one team playing against Ant. He really is our new Al Jefferson ball stopper. I always felt like it takes him 10 seconds to make a decision and because he does it becomes a harder shot and it looks clutch if he makes it. Then I see guys on the other end make the same shot in less time, moves and they don't turn the ball over as much. I don't think that he should have the ball in his hands so much because he's not a PG.

That is one area he really needs to work on. Hopefully, playing for other coaches (ex: all star, FIBA, etc.) will reenforce the team game concept on him. It's not just Finch wants him to move the ball or throw the lob to Gobert.

Post #44 » by **Klomp** » Sat Aug 5, 2023 9:04 pm

Read on Twitter

Post #45 » by **Calinks** » Sat Aug 5, 2023 10:49 pm

What are these games being played now? Where can they be watched?

Post #46 » by **Klomp** » Sat Aug 5, 2023 11:10 pm

Calinks wrote:What are these games being played now? Where can they be watched?

They're essentially prelims....exhibitions....whatever you want to call them. Ramp ups for the World Cup.

KGdaBom · Post #47 » by **KGdaBom** » Sun Aug 6, 2023 12:45 am

Klomp wrote:
Calinks wrote:What are these games being played now? Where can they be watched?

They're essentially prelims....exhibitions....whatever you want to call them. Ramp ups for the World Cup.

The games are being played and scores are being kept. Are they used for seeding or something?

Post #48 » by **Klomp** » Sun Aug 6, 2023 12:49 am

KGdaBom wrote:
Klomp wrote:
Calinks wrote:What are these games being played now? Where can they be watched?

They're essentially prelims....exhibitions....whatever you want to call them. Ramp ups for the World Cup.

The games are being played and scores are being kept. Are they used for seeding or something?

No. There is no real importance to the game beyond pre-tournament conditioning for players.

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #49 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Sun Aug 6, 2023 2:47 am

2 weeks and world cup start. Can't wait to see some good games. I'm just worry about something, we may be the team with the highest number of players joining. Finger crossed for the injuries......

Folklore · Post #50 » by **Folklore** » Sun Aug 6, 2023 8:09 pm

Watch on YouTube

Naz is nowhere to be found and was apparently replaced by number 52.

Biff Cooper · Post #51 » by **Biff Cooper** » Mon Aug 7, 2023 5:04 pm

Did Kyle need to officially change his name to Li Kai'er when he became a Chinese citizen?

Post #52 » by **Klomp** » Mon Aug 7, 2023 6:34 pm

Biff Cooper wrote:Did Kyle need to officially change his name to Li Kai'er when he became a Chinese citizen?

That's his "Chinese name" but I believe he'll still be known as Kyle stateside.

Post #53 » by **Klomp** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 2:32 am

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Guest84 · Post #54 » by **Guest84** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 3:50 am

Game is on FS1 currently

b7s4 · Post #55 » by **b7s4** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 1:09 pm

Watch on YouTube

BlacJacMac · Post #56 » by **BlacJacMac** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:32 pm

Full recap here:

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/usa-puerto-rico-score-highlights-fiba-world-cup-tune/yfjvhght7wy3fcdmupjurs0d

TimberKat · Post #57 » by **TimberKat** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 6:46 pm

I only watched the highlights. How is Ant playing?

Post #58 » by **Klomp** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 11:23 pm

TimberKat wrote:I only watched the highlights. How is Ant playing?

Well what you saw then is likely pretty much what any of us know

thinktank · Post #59 » by **thinktank** » Wed Aug 9, 2023 1:37 am

Klomp wrote:
TimberKat wrote:I only watched the highlights. How is Ant playing?

Well what you saw then is likely pretty much what any of us know

He was pretty incredible on D.

On O he was forceful but had the two turnovers. Loose handle. His shot looked pretty amazing.

TimberKat · Post #60 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Aug 9, 2023 3:22 am

thinktank wrote:
Klomp wrote:
TimberKat wrote:I only watched the highlights. How is Ant playing?

Well what you saw then is likely pretty much what any of us know

He was pretty incredible on D.

On O he was forceful but had the two turnovers. Loose handle. His shot looked pretty amazing.

Cool. It's great to have him coach by Kerr for a couple months. Hopefully, Kerr will give him some tips on how to become a champion.