2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (Pt. 2: Let the Games Begin!)

Sofia · Post #161 » by **Sofia** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:07 am

UcanUwill wrote:
Sofia wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
Are we? I mean I want Aussies to win, but thats just me. We seem to have few domestic fans from both teams tho.

Plenty of proud big dick Aussies coming together in this thread. You can be an honorary Aussie today

That would be great. Sadly, I have never been in southern hemisphere, so you have snow or what? My place is 30 degrees C, but I have a freaking cold, half night I sleep sweaty under sheet, and half night I expose myself, since its so hot, thats how I got cold...

As said, I been only checking boxscore on this one, players of first half seemed to be nba bigs, Aldama vs Landale. Giddey cooking, Llull gave Spain the boost ehrnbthey needed.

I live near the snow, but I’ve been to the snow less than 5 times in my life. I can see it in the mountains from my house for a few weeks every year, but it has probably only snowed where I live twice in my lifetime that I recall. I miss 30 degree days.

UcanUwill · Post #162 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:07 am

durden_tyler wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
doogie_hauser wrote:Love him or hate him, but Giddey is playing like a natural leader out there for us (Aussies)

Bulls may very well have gotten the bargain recruit of the off season

Was one of the last believers, I thought Bulls won that trade (maybe both teams win, but Bulls moreso). Caruso is great, but he is like 30 and still role player, Giddey was 21 who had two very strong opening seasons, but was obviously completely miscased this post season.

It was more of a need thing for OKC; Caruso has more value on both ends relative to what the Thunder were running.

Giddey couldn’t deliver as third/fourth option and that hurt the team.

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Good trade for OKC, but even then it appeared Presti wanted to keep him. They pitched Giddey a bench role, but he dickishly refused, so they traded him. Could have been Manu esque on potential dynasty, great young player, but its harder to like him otherwise.

durden_tyler · Post #163 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:11 am

Dyson Daniels is an NBA level player. i like his two-way potential and hope he gets more minutes.

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UcanUwill · Post #164 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:12 am

Sofia wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
Sofia wrote:Plenty of proud big dick Aussies coming together in this thread. You can be an honorary Aussie today

That would be great. Sadly, I have never been in southern hemisphere, so you have snow or what? My place is 30 degrees C, but I have a freaking cold, half night I sleep sweaty under sheet, and half night I expose myself, since its so hot, thats how I got cold...

As said, I been only checking boxscore on this one, players of first half seemed to be nba bigs, Aldama vs Landale. Giddey cooking, Llull gave Spain the boost ehrnbthey needed.

I live near the snow, but I’ve been to the snow less than 5 times in my life. I can see it in the mountains from my house for a few weeks every year, but it has probably only snowed where I live twice in my lifetime that I recall. I miss 30 degree days.

I live where theres snow every year, but its climate change or something, because it seems like seasons have shifted like 45-60 days forward from what it was. Back in the 90s, we always had snow on Christmas and New year, it suppose to be normal, we always had these fireworks you stick in the snow for new years. But nowadays, it is probably more likely to have snow during Easter than new year, something weird has happened.

durden_tyler · Post #165 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:13 am

Spain getting all the whistles. That’s the only reason why this is a close game.

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UcanUwill · Post #166 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:13 am

durden_tyler wrote:Dyson Daniels is an NBA level player. i like his two-way potential and hope he gets more minutes.

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He is like way bettef version of Thybulle. Both Aussies.

durden_tyler · Post #167 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:17 am

Australia forgot how to score. They better arrest this skid or Spain is stealing this one.

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AussieCeltic · Post #168 » by **AussieCeltic** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:19 am

Back to back threes. Needed those.

McVeigh just got signed by the Rockets for those who don’t know him yet

UcanUwill · Post #169 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:20 am

Close game. Landale +23 +/-, Magnay -19 +/-....

durden_tyler · Post #170 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:20 am

Big back to back 3s from Australia after Spain led (for the first time this game) so they should be back in control now, i think.

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ejftw · Post #171 » by **ejftw** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:22 am

I remember thinking Abrines would be a long term contributor in the association.

Woops

durden_tyler · Post #172 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:22 am

Share your time zone time?

This game started 5PM my time zone, so expected to sleep by 1:30AM.

(Personally love this Euro time tipoffs since it means wine and basketball at the right time; not like when wine and NBA Playoffs it’s breakfast time for us. LOL)

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pistonsbball · Post #173 » by **pistonsbball** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:22 am

Huge minutes for Aus with Giddey off

Sofia · Post #174 » by **Sofia** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:23 am

Surprised Aldami doesn’t fall over when he shoots free throws too

Post #175 » by **Mavrelous** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:23 am

This Spanish took the identity of Rudy Fernandez, glorious past, filled with achievements, should not be good at this stage, but remain competitive because they are dirty bastards of fighting dogs who never quit.

Sofia · Post #176 » by **Sofia** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:23 am

UcanUwill wrote:Close game. Landale +23 +/-, Magnay -19 +/-....

Magnay has looked very timid, just doesn’t look like a threat with the ball in hand

durden_tyler · Post #177 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:24 am

Always got Aldama in fantasy since i know his offensive prowess. But he’s not trusted by the Grizz coaches because he’s just too lazy defensively.

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ejftw · Post #178 » by **ejftw** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:24 am

durden_tyler wrote:Share your time zone time?

This game started 5PM my time zone, so expected to sleep by 1:30AM.

(Personally love this Euro time tipoffs since it means wine and basketball at the right time; not like when win and NBA Playoffs it’s breakfast time for us. LOL)

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3:30 am for me.... staying up just to see the results of shooting, but can't argue this being the MSI in between

Doranku · Post #179 » by **Doranku** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:24 am

Spain's guard play is the stuff of nightmares.

Sofia · Post #180 » by **Sofia** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:26 am

ejftw wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:Share your time zone time?

This game started 5PM my time zone, so expected to sleep by 1:30AM.

(Personally love this Euro time tipoffs since it means wine and basketball at the right time; not like when win and NBA Playoffs it’s breakfast time for us. LOL)

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3:30 am for me.... staying up just to see the results of shooting, but can't argue this being the MSI in between

Who wins the Men's Basketball Tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics?