FIBA World Cup 2023 : GERMANY are the new World Champions! (takes on the world and beats it for once...)

Post #621 » by **Rich Rane** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:38 pm

At least Bridges played well.

lambchop · Post #622 » by **lambchop** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:38 pm

aminiaturebuddha wrote:The final should be a great game. Serbia is so well coached and tough, and Germany has probably been the most consistently good team all tournament.

Both teams have high IQ players who know the FIBA game well. The players in the rotations for both teams are exclusively Euroleague/NBA/ACB guys.

Inspektor1312 · Post #623 » by **Inspektor1312** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:38 pm

Y’all got that “dream matchup” that you wanted, but for bronze lmao
I honestly think that Germany is the favorite in the final. Gonna be an amazing game.

-Luke- · Post #624 » by **-Luke-** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

Man, I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Didn't think I would see this moment in my lifetime.

sasquatchBob · Post #625 » by **sasquatchBob** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

World Champions can be World Champions of 3rd place

Popovich · Post #626 » by **Popovich** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

Well played Germany. To be clear I was hoping for USA in the finals as I thought it would suit Serbia better than German team. German team does not have highlighted weak points like USA had/has, so it is on Serbian coaching staff to find them.

stoo · Post #627 » by **stoo** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

AdagioPace wrote:US needs team B+ at least, not C- to win these turnos nowadays

this is their B team

Ascrilas · Post #628 » by **Ascrilas** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

Koreandoo wrote:I‘m crying right now the last two hours got me more dopamine I‘ve ever had in my life

Can't believe how good we are. Coming from the dark times of Dirk carrying subpar rosters to this...we are a **** powerhouse. Und es ist Obst im Haus!

IQ_baller · Post #629 » by **IQ_baller** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

Will be hilarious if USA ends up with no medal.

mcmurphy · Post #630 » by **mcmurphy** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:39 pm

OfficialRef wrote:Bunch of fake all stars out there who think they are better than they are.

Just put Kevin Durant + floor spacers out there next time to win a gold.

the big fake star in the history

celticfan42487 · Post #631 » by **celticfan42487** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:40 pm

OfficialRef wrote:Bunch of fake all stars out there who think they are better than they are.

Just put Kevin Durant + floor spacers out there next time to win a gold.

Fake allstars?

Was anyone on the roster out there on the allstar team this year?

Maybe Brunson got in via fan voting not sure. Don't recall, not worth googling but that would be the only one.

Post #632 » by **jazzfan1971** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:40 pm

Well, I thought MAYBE when the games are important Kerr would decide to give Kessler a chance. Nope. Nada. Going to stick with offense to win.

At least he's consistent.

stoo · Post #633 » by **stoo** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:40 pm

this poll results look interesting now

CzBoobie · Post #634 » by **CzBoobie** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:40 pm

stoo wrote:
AdagioPace wrote:US needs team B+ at least, not C- to win these turnos nowadays

this is their B team

Lol, not even close.

mcmurphy · Post #635 » by **mcmurphy** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:40 pm

stoo wrote:
AdagioPace wrote:US needs team B+ at least, not C- to win these turnos nowadays

this is their B team

yesss, is a legit B team

Pachinko_ · Post #636 » by **Pachinko_** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:41 pm

Andreas "I buried Team USA" Obst ladies and gentlemen.

durden_tyler · Post #637 » by **durden_tyler** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:41 pm

Did not expect this, but thank you Germany this is great for the World Cup and basketball! Your B Team won’t cut if anymore, USA no more of this sending developing young guys to actual competitive tournaments.

MagicMamba88 · Post #638 » by **MagicMamba88** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:41 pm

3 rebounds by Jaren.

DWadeno3 · Post #639 » by **DWadeno3** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:41 pm

lobosloboslobos wrote:
DWadeno3 wrote:Just plain embarrassing, from top to bottom. We and the refs gifted them this victory.

look out your window. you see that stuff out there? that's called the rest of the world.

And your point is? That we didn't defend poorly, didn't adjust properly, didn't use the proper personnel?

Stop stereotyping.

Message Boar · Post #640 » by **Message Boar** » Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:41 pm

Congratulations to the German team. Better strategy, better execution, better toughness.

As an aside, any chance Obst gets some NBA looks after this? 6'3" shooting guard is not ideal but he's only 27 so he's still at the beginning of his prime (and his game should age well as a shooting specialist).

new WORLD CHAMPION this Sunday will be?