FIBA WORLD CUP 2019 | SPAIN are new WORLD CHAMPIONS

Post #441 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:02 am

UcanUwill wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:This is Scola's 5th. world cup!

Man, Scola's still playing? I really admire his passion for his NT. I don't think that a lot of players have appeared in 5 World Cups.

He even played in PamAm games this summer

He's technically retired now, isn't he? So, is he just coming out of retirement to play with his NT?

UcanUwill · Post #442 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:05 am

Nuntius wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
Man, Scola's still playing? I really admire his passion for his NT. I don't think that a lot of players have appeared in 5 World Cups.

He even played in PamAm games this summer

He's technically retired now, isn't he? So, is he just coming out of retirement to play with his NT?

He still played in Chinese CBA, I dont think hes retired?

Post #443 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:05 am

Nigeria isn't backing down from Argentina. They definitely have a talented team. It would be a shame for them to not advance to the second round due to coaching issues but that's how a tourney works.

Gooner · Post #444 » by **Gooner** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:11 am

Gabriel Deck has NBA potential.

gh123 · Post #445 » by **gh123** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:12 am

Good day yesterday, and I bet Argentina -7,5 last night....

Post #446 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:12 am

UcanUwill wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
He even played in PamAm games this summer

He's technically retired now, isn't he? So, is he just coming out of retirement to play with his NT?

He still played in Chinese CBA, I dont think hes retired?

Ah, my bad. I didn't know he played for the CBA. That should also mean that he's very popular over there in China then. Good for him that he's still playing.

Post #447 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:13 am

SlowPaced wrote:Nigeria would be a much better team if they had an actual coach.

Udoh-Aminu-Nwora-Okogie-Uzoh is a deadly lineup that could go somewhere if Nigeria was actually running an offense and had a defensive scheme.

Don't forget Metu. He has also shown some very good signs.

K4P · Post #448 » by **K4P** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:32 am

Man Argentina does not miss from 3

UcanUwill · Post #449 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:43 am

Outside some obvious blowouts, the level of competition is really good. High scoring games and high level of play. This NIG-ARG game is very watchable, and neither team is considered to any kind of favorite.

Beorn · Post #450 » by **Beorn** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:44 am

Nuntius wrote:Nigeria isn't backing down from Argentina. They definitely have a talented team. It would be a shame for them to not advance to the second round due to coaching issues but that's how a tourney works.

actually it would be a shame if an undisciplined team that plays **** basketball and gets by athleticism only advances instead of Argentina

PZiv · Post #451 » by **PZiv** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:49 am

Man World Basketball isn't 32 deep tournament, these blowouts aren't fun.

gh123 · Post #452 » by **gh123** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 9:55 am

Aminu is horrible, a dude who has been a starter on decent NBA teams most of his career... Okogie remidns me of Barea for some reason.

K4P · Post #453 » by **K4P** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:01 am

Nigerian coach allowing his son (Jordan Nwora) to throw up some trash shots

Pachinko_ · Post #454 » by **Pachinko_** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:01 am

PZiv wrote:Man World Basketball isn't 32 deep tournament, these blowouts aren't fun.

The tournament really starts after the group stage

Post #455 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:03 am

Beorn wrote:
Nuntius wrote:Nigeria isn't backing down from Argentina. They definitely have a talented team. It would be a shame for them to not advance to the second round due to coaching issues but that's how a tourney works.

actually it would be a shame if an undisciplined team that plays **** basketball and gets by athleticism only advances instead of Argentina

Argentina will beat Russia, I don't think that they are in any danger of not advancing.

gh123 · Post #456 » by **gh123** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:07 am

Nuntius wrote:
Beorn wrote:
Nuntius wrote:Nigeria isn't backing down from Argentina. They definitely have a talented team. It would be a shame for them to not advance to the second round due to coaching issues but that's how a tourney works.

actually it would be a shame if an undisciplined team that plays **** basketball and gets by athleticism only advances instead of Argentina

Argentina will beat Russia, I don't think that they are in any danger of not advancing.

Wouldn't be that sure. Depends what Russia can put on the court, they've been having injury issues and Argentina is 100% healthy.

Post #457 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:18 am

gh123 wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
Beorn wrote:
actually it would be a shame if an undisciplined team that plays **** basketball and gets by athleticism only advances instead of Argentina

Argentina will beat Russia, I don't think that they are in any danger of not advancing.

Wouldn't be that sure. Depends what Russia can put on the court, they've been having injury issues and Argentina is 100% healthy.

Will their players be healthy in 2 days? If yes then sure, they could potentially challenge Argentina but as they are now, they are lucky that they beat Nigeria.

UcanUwill · Post #458 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:21 am

Salah Mejri : 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, vs Haddadi and Iran. Thats pretty sweet line, never thought i would see Mejri score over 20 points.

gh123 · Post #459 » by **gh123** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:25 am

Nuntius wrote:
gh123 wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
Argentina will beat Russia, I don't think that they are in any danger of not advancing.

Wouldn't be that sure. Depends what Russia can put on the court, they've been having injury issues and Argentina is 100% healthy.

Will their players be healthy in 2 days? If yes then sure, they could potentially challenge Argentina but as they are now, they are lucky that they beat Nigeria.

Don't know hwo healthy they would be. This Argentina doesn't look unbeatable right now, Nigeria is horrible and it's still a 10 point game.

Post #460 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Sep 2, 2019 10:27 am

UcanUwill wrote:Salah Mejri : 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, vs Haddadi and Iran. Thats pretty sweet line, never thought i would see Mejri score over 20 points.

Good for him. Puerto Rico - Tunisia is going to be one of the most interesting games of day 3.