FIBA World Cup 2023 (FIRST thread)

Post #461 » by **Nuntius** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:06 pm

Mirotic12 wrote:Finland's prelim roster:

Why did the choose that photo for Jantunen? :lol:

-Luke- · Post #462 » by **-Luke-** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:22 pm

UcanUwill wrote:No Jokic for Serbia

https://www.mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/obistinile-se-crne-slutnje-srbija-bez-jokica-na-mundobasketu/457142

Ah, sh*t...

Micic might skip it as well, although it sounds like pure speculation at this point in this article: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/07/nikola-jokic-reportedly-wont-play-in-2023-world-cup.html

Swuul · Post #463 » by **Swuul** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:36 pm

Nuntius wrote:
Mirotic12 wrote:Finland's prelim roster:

Why did the choose that photo for Jantunen?

I would say he looks pumped up in the photo.

Tor_Raps · Post #464 » by **Tor_Raps** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:46 pm

-Luke- wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:No Jokic for Serbia

https://www.mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/obistinile-se-crne-slutnje-srbija-bez-jokica-na-mundobasketu/457142

Ah, sh*t...

Micic might skip it as well, although it sounds like pure speculation at this point in this article: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/07/nikola-jokic-reportedly-wont-play-in-2023-world-cup.html

This is the same reason why I'm expecting Murray to pull out of the tournament too. Especially when you consider he's coming off a major surgery and extra rest after a long season just makes sense.

Mirotic12 · Post #465 » by **Mirotic12** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:49 pm

UcanUwill wrote:No Jokic for Serbia

https://www.mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/obistinile-se-crne-slutnje-srbija-bez-jokica-na-mundobasketu/457142

And also apparently no Nikola Kalinic and no Vasa Micic.

GeorgeSears · Post #466 » by **GeorgeSears** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:33 pm

I couldn't be happier that Jokic is going to skip the WC tournament. He'll get much needed and deserved rest, and then prepare to help the Nuggets defend the title for 2023-2024.

GeorgeSears · Post #467 » by **GeorgeSears** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:37 pm

Luka should also skip.

ItsDanger · Post #468 » by **ItsDanger** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:42 pm

Murray's ACL surgery was 2 years plus 3 months ago. There's no reason for him to skip this for that reason.

Sgt Major · Post #469 » by **Sgt Major** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:58 pm

Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Johnny Firpo · Post #470 » by **Johnny Firpo** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:01 pm

Sgt Major wrote:Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Woah, I know you are Serbian, but come on dude. It's not like he skipped the Olympics, WC in basketball has little to no value, to be honest.

Tracymcgoaty · Post #471 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:06 pm

Johnny Firpo wrote:
Sgt Major wrote:Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Woah, I know you are Serbian, but come on dude. It's not like he skipped the Olympics, WC in basketball has little to no value, to be honest.

My boss is a serb and he's basically in the same camp as sgt. I understand them to be honest. Playing for your national team should be a duty and a honor. One WC gold with Serbia would trump anyhting he'll ever win in NBA.

He talks about 2002 world cup victory in the US still. Didn't really give a damn about Jokic winning the NBA title.

UcanUwill · Post #472 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:07 pm

Johnny Firpo wrote:
Sgt Major wrote:Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Woah, I know you are Serbian, but come on dude. It's not like he skipped the Olympics, WC in basketball has little to no value, to be honest.

Tongue-in-cheek, Sgt said this non stop last time Jokic skipped them. I know hes very disappointed, but he still loves Jokic, hes just lazy fat **** :lol:

Sgt Major · Post #473 » by **Sgt Major** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:10 pm

Johnny Firpo wrote:
Sgt Major wrote:Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Woah, I know you are Serbian, but come on dude. It's not like he skipped the Olympics, WC in basketball has little to no value, to be honest.

Too bad Jokic isn't, apparently. :lol:

Massive respect to Bogdan Bogdanovic who is a true leader of the national team.

Johnny Tomala · Post #474 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:19 pm

Pathetic from Jokić he skipped in 2019 too. Nuggets won't repeat anyway.

UcanUwill · Post #475 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:23 pm

I know I am OP and all, but as we all said, FIBA Olympics matter far more than FIBA World Cup, to everyone, and someone said its cold war remnant perception, what? Always been like this sadly, FIBA has no prestige, they just rely on Olympic fame in global comp, thats how it always been.

AleksandarN · Post #476 » by **AleksandarN** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:52 pm

Sgt Major wrote:
Johnny Firpo wrote:
Sgt Major wrote:Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Woah, I know you are Serbian, but come on dude. It's not like he skipped the Olympics, WC in basketball has little to no value, to be honest.

Too bad Jokic isn't, apparently.

Massive respect to Bogdan Bogdanovic who is a true leader of the national team.

And his body has suffered from it with the amount of injuries Bogdan has had.

azcatz11 · Post #477 » by **azcatz11** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:54 pm

UcanUwill wrote:I know I am OP and all, but as we all said, FIBA Olympics matter far more than FIBA World Cup, to everyone, and someone said its cold war remnant perception, what? Always been like this sadly, FIBA has no prestige, they just rely on Olympic fame in global comp, thats how it always been.

Absolutely. I wish your fellow compatriots would listen

GeorgeSears · Post #478 » by **GeorgeSears** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 7:09 pm

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Johnny Firpo wrote:
Sgt Major wrote:Fat **** can **** off. Never a Serbian legend, little bitch.

Woah, I know you are Serbian, but come on dude. It's not like he skipped the Olympics, WC in basketball has little to no value, to be honest.

My boss is a serb and he's basically in the same camp as sgt. I understand them to be honest. Playing for your national team should be a duty and a honor. One WC gold with Serbia would trump anyhting he'll ever win in NBA.

He talks about 2002 world cup victory in the US still. Didn't really give a damn about Jokic winning the NBA title.

Then Jokic can apply for American citizenship and we'll gladly accept him.

Reality appears to be lost on the Serbian fans. Jokic carried the Nuggets and played every game in 2021-2022 season, then he played in Eurobasket, then the 2022-2023 season + a finals run. Playing the WC would be overkill. He needs a summer off to rest.

Besides, the US is sending their B-team. The Olympics are next year. There will be opportunities.

Showdown · Post #479 » by **Showdown** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:11 pm

Jokić is serbian Ilgauskas

lambchop · Post #480 » by **lambchop** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:48 pm

Not surprising though. Jokic views basketball as a job. Him playing games for free is essentially him doing them a favor/working illegally.

You can't teach just anybody to play like Jokic, but can't teach love for the game either.