US of A vs. Spain gamethread

Ortho Stice · Post #61 » by **Ortho Stice** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:29 pm

Isn't Juan Carlos the Michael Jordan of FIBA ball? I expect Rondo to guard him the whole game, or else Juan Carlos might single-handedly lead Spain to victory. I also expect another diatribe from Fran Fraschilla regarding the USA's penchant for dunking. Hopefully Rudy Gay attempts a windmill dunk from the free throw line that rockets off the side of the rim and smashes Franchilla in the face.

brassviews · Post #62 » by **brassviews** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:30 pm

Game is shown later on ESPN2.

HB2 · Post #63 » by **HB2** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:31 pm

Tai wrote:Rubio sounds a lot like Rondo, then. : ) I'll take the guy with more experience at running an offense...

Who might that be? btw, Rubio has 5 years of professional experience

linged · Post #64 » by **linged** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:35 pm

Human Being wrote:
Tai wrote:Rubio sounds a lot like Rondo, then. : ) I'll take the guy with more experience at running an offense...

Who might that be? btw, Rubio has 5 years of professional experience

Rubio is 4 or 5 years younger but I think Rondo is a very good comparison. Rondo is more athletic and probably defends a little better but Rubio should shoot the ball a lot better in a few years than Rondo does now, he really has improved his jumpshot from age 18 to age 19 and Rondo will never learn to shoot.

sisibilio · Post #65 » by **sisibilio** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:37 pm

knownastron wrote:Does anyone know if this game will be broadcast in Canada?

No idea. But you can watch it online with very good quality in FIBA tv.
This one and the Greece - USA are free, you just need to register.

GOAT23 · Post #66 » by **GOAT23** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:40 pm

I didn't see it mentioned, but maybe I just missed it. The game will be on espn3 at 3pm EST.

HeyJoe · Post #67 » by **HeyJoe** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:41 pm

sisibilio wrote:
knownastron wrote:Does anyone know if this game will be broadcast in Canada?

No idea. But you can watch it online with very good quality in FIBA tv.
This one and the Greece - USA are free, you just need to register.

i checked tv guide, raptors tv is showing it livvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve 8-)

Ball Does Lie · Post #68 » by **Ball Does Lie** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:42 pm

linged wrote:Rubios game also isn't really about owning, he is not in any way a scorer. His strength comes from being able to run his team well while playing pretty good D at a young age.

Where did I say owning comes in the form of scoring? I'm talking about how he's going to be dominant on the floor. I don't think anybody would think a 6ppg scorer in Euroleague is going to outscore the USA stars...

I like Rubio, you like Rubio...let's leave it at that.

High0ctane21 · Post #69 » by **High0ctane21** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:48 pm

I know its just a friendly game, but I'm pretty excited for this. I hope Team USA can avoid a slow start like in yesterdays game. Also, I hope that Eric Gordon can finally get a little more playing time.

Post #70 » by **Senor Chang** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:49 pm

Team USA beat these knuckleheads

Chriszheng · Post #71 » by **Chriszheng** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:00 pm

i_killed_kenny wrote:Team USA beat these knuckleheads

just friend matchs , take easy .....

dballislife · Post #72 » by **dballislife** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:01 pm

the one thing i hate about rubio, why does he always look away on his passes to make em flashy, even at top of key, a simple pass to his left he still has to be staring right or he won't pass lol...jackass

dballislife · Post #73 » by **dballislife** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:02 pm

woooooo tip off

deanwoof · Post #74 » by **deanwoof** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:03 pm

who's watching this game on espn360? i'm not getting sound?

High0ctane21 · Post #75 » by **High0ctane21** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:04 pm

interesting lineup today. Not sure why Odom is starting ahead of Chandler when they have Gasol in there.

GOAT23 · Post #76 » by **GOAT23** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:04 pm

Neither am I.

Post #77 » by **Senor Chang** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:05 pm

NBAtv

High0ctane21 · Post #78 » by **High0ctane21** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:05 pm

how many missed dunks will we see today for Team USA. Already have 1 in the first minute... I'll guess we see 2 more.

Post #79 » by **Senor Chang** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:05 pm

Drose kicks it off with a nice drive in traffic

HeyJoe · Post #80 » by **HeyJoe** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:06 pm

so many whistles