2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (Pt.3)

JujitsuFlip · Post #1281 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:50 pm

Joshyjess wrote:earlier I think it was Booker who had a layup, but the guy blocked the shot after it obviously hit the backboard first. Is that not goaltending in FIBA rules? Or did the refs just miss a clear call?

I know they can tip the ball off the rim in FIBA and obviously can't in NBA, so I'm sure the goaltending rules are different.

Sedale Threatt · Post #1282 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:51 pm

We don't need to play everybody but depth has always been one of our very biggest strengths. We don't have the same young athletes we've had in the past to continually turn teams over and turn those into easy buckets. And teams have gotten smart about avoiding those. But it still wears teams down to constantly match up with five fresh, high-level players at all times.

_AIJ_ · Post #1283 » by **_AIJ_** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:51 pm

jbsays wrote:I like this lineup though.... Curry, Edwards, Lebron, KD, and Davis. Just don't let Edwards pound the ball.

I don't know what's up with Curry though. I'm old as hell and the only thing I can do in a pickup game at this point is hit an open shot. He's been off anytime I watch Olympics.

dude, they are making him pay point with that 2nd group. what do you expect?

jbsays · Post #1284 » by **jbsays** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:51 pm

CD_41 wrote:
jbsays wrote:Anyone think USA should run a tighter rotation? If everyone getting minutes is an ego thing then there egos should be shook after being down to Puerto Rico after the first quarter.

Embiid, Tatum, and Curry are the guys I'd DNP.

From a strategic standpoint: Yes.
But with so many stars and egos I don't think it is possibly to sit that many guys for that many minutes - just from a human nature, team chemistry standpoint.

What do you think would be a bigger blow to their $40 million dollar egos?

Option 1: Playing less than 5 minutes a game
Option 2: Losing a game in the Olympics

JujitsuFlip · Post #1285 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:52 pm

jbsays wrote:I like this lineup though.... Curry, Edwards, Lebron, KD, and Davis. Just don't let Edwards pound the ball.

I don't know what's up with Curry though. I'm old as hell and the only thing I can do in a pickup game at this point is hit an open shot. He's been off anytime I watch Olympics.

It honestly could be the ball.

Joshyjess · Post #1286 » by **Joshyjess** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:52 pm

One of Puerto Rico's biggest advantages this game - Embiid.

jbsays · Post #1287 » by **jbsays** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:53 pm

Sedale Threatt wrote:We don't need to play everybody but depth has always been one of our very biggest strengths. We don't have the same young athletes we've had in the past to continually turn teams over and turn those into easy buckets. And teams have gotten smart about avoiding those. But it still wears teams down to constantly match up with five fresh, high-level players at all times.

The wear down effect is about the only thing I like about it.

Great username BTW!

Sedale Threatt · Post #1288 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:53 pm

LeBron's been so f'ing sloppy this summer.

CD_41 · Post #1289 » by **CD_41** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:53 pm

jbsays wrote:
CD_41 wrote:
jbsays wrote:Anyone think USA should run a tighter rotation? If everyone getting minutes is an ego thing then there egos should be shook after being down to Puerto Rico after the first quarter.

Embiid, Tatum, and Curry are the guys I'd DNP.

From a strategic standpoint: Yes.
But with so many stars and egos I don't think it is possibly to sit that many guys for that many minutes - just from a human nature, team chemistry standpoint.

What do you think would be a bigger blow to their $40 million dollar egos?

Option 1: Playing less than 5 minutes a game
Option 2: Losing a game in the Olympics

Unfortuntely I think for some of these guys it is option 1, haha.

TroubleS0me · Post #1290 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:55 pm

good pass

theFireBlanket · Post #1291 » by **theFireBlanket** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:55 pm

Is Carmelo in the arena? Should check in for PR.

AI_Efficiency · Post #1292 » by **AI_Efficiency** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:57 pm

lol, im a sixers fan, but it is comical with Embiid largely playing badly and hyping up the crowd at any positive sign. It is so absurd you just have to laugh.

HangTime · Post #1293 » by **HangTime** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:57 pm

It's weird that it's America vs America

p0peye · Post #1294 » by **p0peye** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:58 pm

Well, Murray at least is not self-proclaimed GOAT if healthy.

theFireBlanket · Post #1295 » by **theFireBlanket** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:59 pm

HangTime wrote:It's weird that it's America vs America

Nah. PR is a colony buddy. Can't vote, pays ridiculous taxes without representation. Third class US "citizens".

KyRo23 · Post #1296 » by **KyRo23** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 3:59 pm

Man LeBron is really managing this game in the second

Rainwater · Post #1297 » by **Rainwater** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 4:00 pm

Man Lebron is throwing some great passes

Slimjimzv · Post #1298 » by **Slimjimzv** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 4:00 pm

Opening ceremony except Celine Dion.

TroubleS0me · Post #1299 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 4:01 pm

ok wade we get it lol

AI_Efficiency · Post #1300 » by **AI_Efficiency** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 4:02 pm

Seems a bit of a weak foul call, but we’ll take it.