FIBA World Cup 2023 part 2 SEMIS (USA vs GERMANY : SERBIA vs CANADA) poll added

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new WORLD CHAMPIONS will be?

Poll ended at Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:22 pm

USA
29
43%
Germany
4
6%
Canada
29
43%
Serbia
6
9%
 
Total votes: 68

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Re: FIBA World Cup 2023 part 2 (Serbia and USA reach semifinals, remaining 2 1/4finals on Wednesday) 

Post#2401 » by cupcakesnake » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

Prepelic vs. Brooks has been a fun b-story in this game haha.
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Post#2402 » by Meeksology » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

Zespetjest wrote:FIBA really, really wants Canada in finals. Like they really need any help.

This is a pretty odd statement - thats like saying the NBA really pushes for the Raps to make it to the finals :lol:
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Post#2403 » by Jabroni Lames » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

Woj reporting Luka has requested a trade to Team Canada.
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Post#2404 » by IQ_baller » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

This Slovenia team is unbearable to watch. They complain on every single play. Seems like they've all learned from Luka
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Post#2405 » by timO » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

Dillon iq is subpar
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Post#2406 » by Phreak50 » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

Seems to be a common theme where Slovenia lose focus in big games with complaining to the refs.
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Post#2407 » by OkcSinceSGA » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

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QingJames wrote:SGA is a better player than Luka in both FIBA and the NBA.
Simple as.


I dunno. Luka is so much stronger and a way better passer/playmaker. Shai is quicker, and a much better defender.


They are probably the best two all around guards in the league going forward, depending on what happens with Curry’s aging. Luka I’d still take for proven playoff resume, but there is merit to SGA going forward.
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Post#2408 » by Wargreymon » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:04 pm

WHAT?? Why Brooks get DQ?
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Post#2409 » by ___Rand___ » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:05 pm

FCUK! BROOKS OUT FOR WHAT!
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Post#2410 » by G R E Y » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:05 pm

OH FFS BROOKS! THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FOR RUNNING YOUR DAMN MOUTH.
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Post#2412 » by QingJames » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:05 pm

cupcakesnake wrote:
QingJames wrote:SGA is a better player than Luka in both FIBA and the NBA.
Simple as.


I dunno. Luka is so much stronger and a way better passer/playmaker. Shai is quicker, and a much better defender.

I would also suggest that SGA has better footwork and dribble control that allows him to get to his shots easier than Luka, where he is also a better shooter than Luka. Doncic has the big playmaking edge but he isn’t actually a more efficient volume scorer than SGA, and obviously like you say the defensive gap is huge.
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Post#2413 » by ___Rand___ » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:05 pm

oh no. this is Slovenia's game plan. We are gona have to be smarter.
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Post#2415 » by OkcSinceSGA » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:05 pm

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Post#2416 » by QingJames » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:06 pm

Brooks is such a deekhead.
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Post#2417 » by timO » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:06 pm

Doncic takes the dillon way :D
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Post#2418 » by G R E Y » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:06 pm

timO wrote:Dillon iq is subpar

Maturity/emotional IQ needs some self-regulation modding.
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Post#2419 » by RapZilla » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:06 pm

They threw him for that?
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Post#2420 » by ___Rand___ » Wed Sep 6, 2023 2:06 pm

G R E Y wrote:OH FFS BROOKS! THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FOR RUNNING YOUR DAMN MOUTH.


Brook isn't smart.
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