Basketball - Day 5 Game Thread Aug. 10th

[California Gold]

The house isn't on fire, USA played like crap today still won. If a team with kd klay kyrie draymond melo and dj is a semi a team idk what the "a team is".

No LeBron, Curry, Davis, Westbrook, Harden, Kawhi, CP3, LMA, Lillard. That's arguably 9 of the top 15 players in the entire world. I'm not saying this team isn't talented, but they could also be way more talented. There's no question about that. There's a lot of players I left off that list as well and in 2020 there will be more stars in their prime that are still young now. That team could easily be better in 2020 talent-wise than this team if everyone plays.

[90sgoat]

This game pretty much disproved that 'where is the international talent' thread. Give them a shot in the big leagues and they show up. You got to wonder, is someone like Delly being underappreciated in the NBA?

This game also proved that if the U.S. doesn't try that they can get beat and that just "showing up" isn't enough no matter how much the talent discrepancy is between the U.S. and any other team.

This game was close to the end. "Talent" is just some arbitrary thing, you win on the court not on your paycheck. USA won because of depth, not supreme talent.

As I wrote yesterday, US team would be better with some more team oriented second tier players like Kevin Love, Hayward, Parsons.

[Dupp]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

[90sgoat]

This game pretty much disproved that 'where is the international talent' thread. Give them a shot in the big leagues and they show up. You got to wonder, is someone like Delly being underappreciated in the NBA?

not made to play 80 games against top notch athletes playing at an inflated pace due to the rules in place. He´s a very good basketball player and a decent-good NBA player.

He dominated against an all star team? Should't that tell you something more than being a backup point guard?

[California Gold]

This game pretty much disproved that 'where is the international talent' thread. Give them a shot in the big leagues and they show up. You got to wonder, is someone like Delly being underappreciated in the NBA?

This game also proved that if the U.S. doesn't try that they can get beat and that just "showing up" isn't enough no matter how much the talent discrepancy is between the U.S. and any other team.

This game was close to the end. "Talent" is just some arbitrary thing, you win on the court not on your paycheck. USA won because of depth, not supreme talent.

As I wrote yesterday, US team would be better with some more team oriented second tier players like Kevin Love, Hayward, Parsons.

No it's really not. If you put the best talents to their best use, no other team in the world would come close to this team. Talent matters. Effort also matters. The game was close but the U.S. didn't play well at all. If the U.S. plays well, the game isn't close. My point is that the effort was not there, especially on the defensive end.

[Diop]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

Just got too nurse bogut now, hopefully he's not injured

[California Gold]

This game pretty much disproved that 'where is the international talent' thread. Give them a shot in the big leagues and they show up. You got to wonder, is someone like Delly being underappreciated in the NBA?

not made to play 80 games against top notch athletes playing at an inflated pace due to the rules in place. He´s a very good basketball player and a decent-good NBA player.

He dominated against an all star team? Should't that tell you something more than being a backup point guard?

The NBA is a different game. Just doing well in one game against a team that didn't really try much on defense isn't a reason for why he should suddenly be a starting PG. He could earn that easily anyway but just playing well in the NBA. One game doesn't win you an audition to be a starting PG. You earn that in practice and in games over time. He has had plenty of opportunity to do that and will continue to.

[reload141]

STAY HEALTHY GOD DAMNIT BOGUT.
They should seriously just win the next game and then just rest him until the knockout stage.

[Hawk]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

You mean Australia? They can win gold playing like this, no doubt

[bb22]

YES! This forum comes alive!!!

[California Gold]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

You mean Australia? They can win gold playing like this, no doubt

Only if the U.S. plays like this which again wasn't all the result of Australia's play. The U.S. was pathetic on defense.

[90sgoat]

What a game tho. Very entertained, rather watch this than the NBA finals.

[reload141]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

You mean Australia? They can win gold playing like this, no doubt

Only if the U.S. plays like this which again wasn't all the result of Australia's play. The U.S. was pathetic on defense.

There is no chance the US plays like that again, this is the game they needed after crushing two teams to really focus. I just hope we get to the gold medal game.

[NeoWarriors]

Back to the penal colony for all you kangaroo rapers. And you can take those American Trump loving traitors that put themselves above their country with you. Lol. Just kidding man, I love Australia and Australians. Great game fellas!

[Dupp]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

You mean Australia? They can win gold playing like this, no doubt

Yeah aussies. Dont think gold is realistic but id love to play in gold medal game. Give us kyrie back and maybe we have a small shot.

[+2number4+]

I love Paul George. The man plays without fear.

Yeah. It cost him a lot, ONCE!
Damn it PG.

[bb22]

not made to play 80 games against top notch athletes playing at an inflated pace due to the rules in place. He´s a very good basketball player and a decent-good NBA player.

He dominated against an all star team? Should't that tell you something more than being a backup point guard?

The NBA is a different game. Just doing well in one game against a team that didn't really try much on defense isn't a reason for why he should suddenly be a starting PG. He could earn that easily anyway but just playing well in the NBA. One game doesn't win you an audition to be a starting PG. You earn that in practice and in games over time. He has had plenty of opportunity to do that and will continue to.

Ya I have to agree. There have been several international players that have had some crazy performances against the US (Arroyo, Jasikevicius, Greek baby shaq, etc.) but never made any noise in the NBA.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Australia has to be a favorite for the gold medal game. Either them, or Argentina.

[Dupp]

Hoping we can play the whole tournament like that we could win silver...

Just got too nurse bogut now, hopefully he's not injured

yeah he struggled a lot in the second half which is a big concern. We've really got 3 players shouldering a lot of the load. Could wear down toward back end of tournament.

[Mr. E]

What's the deal with Kyrie? I'm assuming he was born in Australia. Does he hold citizenship with that country?