FIBA World Cup

[Andrew McCeltic]

It helps that those are Canadian athletes, but still some nice highlights for Jaylen, very encouraging. Remember it doesn’t have to be pretty, polished or smooth- if his strength, tenacity and attack let him get to the rim, that’s a big gain. He can slash and score reliably and then continue to get better over the next 2-3 years.

[return2glory]

Give credit where credit is due right? But also all the blame when things likewise go wrong. All the blame goes to the Celtica if you guys blow this Championship. You guys have most of the players on thia team. So all of Americas hopes and dreams are placed upon your shoulders. USA is counting on you for the Gold. We support you, in your quest. But you guys had better not choke and blow it. You guys already broke our 70somethin win streak. USA is behind you all the way!

The only Celtic that truly deserves to make the team would be Kemba, and even that is questionable. If Kyrie and Curry played, he would be cut.

If George Hill played, Kyrie would he cut.

[return2glory]

Good win. Great defense. Got to love the fans for randomly giving Lopez so much love.

The best players were Brown and Turner. Kemba was solid. Tatum continues to struggle, especially with drawing contact when driving to the basket.

Middleton is enjoying his summer, taking time off from basketball.

[Parliament10]

Good win. Great defense. Got to love the fans for randomly giving Lopez so much love.

The best players were Brown and Turner. Kemba was solid. Tatum continues to struggle, especially with drawing contact when driving to the basket.

Middleton is enjoying his summer, taking time off from basketball.

These Guys better get it together, going into actual World Cup competition.
This version of Team USA is going to struggle. But, that's not a bad thing.

On a side note:
Team Shamrock, is getting plenty of time together.

[cloverleaf]

I'd like to read about maybe Hayward and Kanter pulling the rest of the guys together for some scrimmages. It would be a shame if the 4 guys on Team USA kept the rest of the team from coming together like they might have otherwise.

[SmartWentCrazy]

I'd like to read about maybe Hayward and Kanter pulling the rest of the guys together for some scrimmages. It would be a shame if the 4 guys on Team USA kept the rest of the team from coming together like they might have otherwise.

They have been from what I’ve read— Enes talked a little about it to Alex Kennedy earlier this summer. Jaylen has publicly participated as well when he was in town.

[cloverleaf]

I'd like to read about maybe Hayward and Kanter pulling the rest of the guys together for some scrimmages. It would be a shame if the 4 guys on Team USA kept the rest of the team from coming together like they might have otherwise.

They have been from what I’ve read— Enes talked a little about it to Alex Kennedy earlier this summer. Jaylen has publicly participated as well when he was in town.

Sure, some two-on-two and hanging around the facility for workouts, but team leaders often try to get the full team together for full scrimmages not only sometime through the summer but especially at the team facility in the weeks leading up to the opening of camp.

None of that here this year, I would imagine in large part because the would-be team leaders are off in Australia together (or on other teams). My hope is that the rest of the team pull some semblance of that together without those players.

[SmartWentCrazy]

I'd like to read about maybe Hayward and Kanter pulling the rest of the guys together for some scrimmages. It would be a shame if the 4 guys on Team USA kept the rest of the team from coming together like they might have otherwise.

They have been from what I’ve read— Enes talked a little about it to Alex Kennedy earlier this summer. Jaylen has publicly participated as well when he was in town.

Sure, some two-on-two and hanging around the facility for workouts, but team leaders often try to get the full team together for full scrimmages not only sometime through the summer but especially at the team facility in the weeks leading up to the opening of camp.

None of that here this year, I would imagine in large part because the would-be team leaders are off in Australia together (or on other teams). My hope is that the rest of the team pull some semblance of that together without those players.

My understanding is that the people who stayed locally have worked out together, including most of the summer league team, Hayward, Enes, Kemba and the Jay’s when they have been in town. Many have talked/posted on social media about it.

The problem is moreso rooted in the fact that most of the dudes just dont stay local in the summer.

[CeltsfaninDC]

Good win. Great defense. Got to love the fans for randomly giving Lopez so much love.

The best players were Brown and Turner. Kemba was solid. Tatum continues to struggle, especially with drawing contact when driving to the basket.

Middleton is enjoying his summer, taking time off from basketball.

Btw him and Joe Harris I’m wondering where all the talent went. Ingles made Harris look awful out there.

[CeltsfaninDC]

One of the other things I have been noticing along with the lack of cohesion is the lack of experience in international rules/gameplay. During the AU games it was clear that the Aussies knew how to play the refs and understood the nuances of this version of the game better.

[31to6]

I'd like to read about maybe Hayward and Kanter pulling the rest of the guys together for some scrimmages. It would be a shame if the 4 guys on Team USA kept the rest of the team from coming together like they might have otherwise.

They have been from what I’ve read— Enes talked a little about it to Alex Kennedy earlier this summer. Jaylen has publicly participated as well when he was in town.

Sure, some two-on-two and hanging around the facility for workouts, but team leaders often try to get the full team together for full scrimmages not only sometime through the summer but especially at the team facility in the weeks leading up to the opening of camp.

None of that here this year, I would imagine in large part because the would-be team leaders are off in Australia together (or on other teams). My hope is that the rest of the team pull some semblance of that together without those players.

also though the guys who aren't in Australia don't really matter that much, except for the rooks who are getting plenty of Celtics time this summer.

[cloverleaf]

They have been from what I’ve read— Enes talked a little about it to Alex Kennedy earlier this summer. Jaylen has publicly participated as well when he was in town.

Sure, some two-on-two and hanging around the facility for workouts, but team leaders often try to get the full team together for full scrimmages not only sometime through the summer but especially at the team facility in the weeks leading up to the opening of camp.

None of that here this year, I would imagine in large part because the would-be team leaders are off in Australia together (or on other teams). My hope is that the rest of the team pull some semblance of that together without those players.

also though the guys who aren't in Australia don't really matter that much, except for the rooks who are getting plenty of Celtics time this summer.

The point is getting them comfortable playing with each other, somewhat in the C's system, before camp starts. In basketball shape so camp is as productive as possible. Bonding and all of that. Are you saying such games wouldn't be useful for, say, Rob? Enes getting time with his teammates?

[cloverleaf]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27466749/why-team-usa-no-margin-error-fiba-world-cup

[31to6]

Sure, some two-on-two and hanging around the facility for workouts, but team leaders often try to get the full team together for full scrimmages not only sometime through the summer but especially at the team facility in the weeks leading up to the opening of camp.

None of that here this year, I would imagine in large part because the would-be team leaders are off in Australia together (or on other teams). My hope is that the rest of the team pull some semblance of that together without those players.

also though the guys who aren't in Australia don't really matter that much, except for the rooks who are getting plenty of Celtics time this summer.

The point is getting them comfortable playing with each other, somewhat in the C's system, before camp starts. In basketball shape so camp is as productive as possible. Bonding and all of that. Are you saying such games wouldn't be useful for, say, Rob? Enes getting time with his teammates?

I'm sure it would be marginally helpful compared to what they're doing instead (and they all seem to be getting plenty of work in) but I'm not going to worry about it not happening. The way our FIBA four play -- and play together -- outweighs anything else for this and subsequent years.

[Parliament10]

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[Dogen]

Give credit where credit is due right? But also all the blame when things likewise go wrong. All the blame goes to the Celtica if you guys blow this Championship. You guys have most of the players on thia team. So all of Americas hopes and dreams are placed upon your shoulders. USA is counting on you for the Gold. We support you, in your quest. But you guys had better not choke and blow it. You guys already broke our 70somethin win streak. USA is behind you all the way!

Where is LeBron?

Out recruiting on the banana boat!

[Tiny ball]

Give credit where credit is due right? But also all the blame when things likewise go wrong. All the blame goes to the Celtica if you guys blow this Championship. You guys have most of the players on thia team. So all of Americas hopes and dreams are placed upon your shoulders. USA is counting on you for the Gold. We support you, in your quest. But you guys had better not choke and blow it. You guys already broke our 70somethin win streak. USA is behind you all the way!

Where is LeBron?

Out recruiting on the banana boat!

I thought he was at a his teammates wedding.

[Tiny ball]

I really wonder what has happened to Tatum. He, it seems, can no longer jump? He can't even seem to jump high enough to make a simple layup? He looks not interested? I'm 100% for draft and development. In this practice basketball I do not see much improvement from him?
Walker is taking a beating and the games have not even started. Jaylen looked good this last practice game.
Has anyone on this team ever heard of passing the ball?

[Tiny ball]

also though the guys who aren't in Australia don't really matter that much, except for the rooks who are getting plenty of Celtics time this summer.

The point is getting them comfortable playing with each other, somewhat in the C's system, before camp starts. In basketball shape so camp is as productive as possible. Bonding and all of that. Are you saying such games wouldn't be useful for, say, Rob? Enes getting time with his teammates?

I'm sure it would be marginally helpful compared to what they're doing instead (and they all seem to be getting plenty of work in) but I'm not going to worry about it not happening. The way our FIBA four play -- and play together -- outweighs anything else for this and subsequent years.

I don't like it. Our point guard is taking a beating and the games have not even started.
Tatum looks uninterested. Smart was injured right from the start. I see all of it in general as a negative. Truthfully is looks terrible. Very selfish basketball.

[31to6]

The point is getting them comfortable playing with each other, somewhat in the C's system, before camp starts. In basketball shape so camp is as productive as possible. Bonding and all of that. Are you saying such games wouldn't be useful for, say, Rob? Enes getting time with his teammates?

I'm sure it would be marginally helpful compared to what they're doing instead (and they all seem to be getting plenty of work in) but I'm not going to worry about it not happening. The way our FIBA four play -- and play together -- outweighs anything else for this and subsequent years.

I don't like it. Our point guard is taking a beating and the games have not even started.
Tatum looks uninterested. Smart was injured right from the start. I see all of it in general as a negative. Truthfully is looks terrible. Very selfish basketball.

well crikey man don't just sit there get on the phone with Danny and get those guys home!