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Capn'O wrote:If France wins gold and Wemby balls out it would be an incredible milestone for his career.
durden_tyler wrote:Capn'O wrote:If France wins gold and Wemby balls out it would be an incredible milestone for his career.
He’ll be crowned the GOAT already before the gold medal awarding if that happens,
So yeah, no chance for France tonight.
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Badlands wrote:Jokic has the 5th triple double in Olympic history. LeBron got the 4th two days ago.
Jokic did pad his rebounds with all those missed tips.
LeBron is 0-7 in game winning/tying FGs in the finals. And is 20/116 or 17% in game winning/tying FGs in the 4th/OT for his career. That's historically bad 
Ruma85 wrote:Mephariel wrote:Sedale Threatt wrote:
lol, why do you keep bringing up the Fiji Islands? See, this really gives the game away.
Like I totally and completely understand how aggravating it is to have foreign posters come in here and take ignorant potshots at our league and our players. I get it. Truly. And I totally understand the desire to push back on that and plant the flag, perhaps even aggressively. I've done it for years. There are at least a few other posters I've been dying to see pop their heads back up but they probably won't now that we're on the verge of another gold.
But you're basically doing the same exact sht when, for example, you keep bringing up some random Pacific island in comparison to diminish non-NBA competition. Which I even get to an extent; I too get tired of hearing about the Euroleague as if it's even remotely in the same galaxy as the NBA. But that doesn't mean it and a handful of other leagues still aren't high quality. That's where they would be playing, not some isolated backwater. And why would a player of his caliber and schooling be significantly diminished by that? Why would he not still be a world-class player?
For the majority of these players, the NBA builds on strong foundations that have already been built elsewhere and that should be respected. That's it. It shouldn't be that hard to understand. If it's still not sinking in, go back to the very first wave of players who actually did come over here in the 80s/90s as finished products, and how good they were, and recognize that things have improved light years since then.
What are you even arguing about? Who said European leagues have not improve? Of course they have. I said that the NBA plays a big role in building the players with strong foundation into the finish product that they are. That is not a controversial statement. If you interview Doncic himself, he would say the same thing.
Everyone one can see that. Seriously, what are you even arguing about? You are like arguing about nothing standing in front of a mirror.
Just for future discussions, get to your argument quicker, it will save everyone time.
bledredwine wrote:I feel somewhat conflicted.
I badly want Wembanyama to have a monster game.
But I also badly want the US to win.
Mrakar wrote:This should have been gold medal match if not for zebras... but still proud of our guys. Congrats on the bronze!
Sad that germans didnt get any medals, they deserved it.
Mrakar wrote:
Lebron needs 43p 19r 12a to catch up.
He will not but he will have big scoring game since USA is winning it by 30 and he is here for that MVP.
It is funny that he will win it even though they could win gold without him.
durden_tyler wrote:Timezone check; what time is the gold medal match tip-off for you?
3AM Sunday for me. Perhaps a few sips of wine before it starts or maybe get an hour or two sleep and just set the alarm. But Euro starts are the worst times for me in our side of the world. LOL
azcatz11 wrote:durden_tyler wrote:Timezone check; what time is the gold medal match tip-off for you?
3AM Sunday for me. Perhaps a few sips of wine before it starts or maybe get an hour or two sleep and just set the alarm. But Euro starts are the worst times for me in our side of the world. LOL
12:30pm
Pacific Time Zone is the best time zone for sporting events...football starts at 9 or 10am depending on college or pro. Basketball is always afternoon / early evening.
durden_tyler wrote:azcatz11 wrote:durden_tyler wrote:Timezone check; what time is the gold medal match tip-off for you?
3AM Sunday for me. Perhaps a few sips of wine before it starts or maybe get an hour or two sleep and just set the alarm. But Euro starts are the worst times for me in our side of the world. LOL
12:30pm
Pacific Time Zone is the best time zone for sporting events...football starts at 9 or 10am depending on college or pro. Basketball is always afternoon / early evening.
USA -16.5
O/U 175.5
Thoughts?
Totally blank for this match-up as am scared of the French (refs mainly LOL). i know it’s going to be an easier win relative to the Serbia game but they are capable of making this close.
Leans are US spread and Over but, again, still trying to see if i should flip one or two!
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California Gold wrote:Mrakar wrote:
Lebron needs 43p 19r 12a to catch up.
He will not but he will have big scoring game since USA is winning it by 30 and he is here for that MVP.
It is funny that he will win it even though they could win gold without him.
I don’t think anyone on Team USA cares. Also no one player is going to stand out for a team when they have so much talent. Between limited minutes and one basketball that’s not how this team maximizes their ability to win if one guy is trying to get his. The US is unique in that regard compared to the rest of the field.
AleksandarN wrote:California Gold wrote:Mrakar wrote:
Lebron needs 43p 19r 12a to catch up.
He will not but he will have big scoring game since USA is winning it by 30 and he is here for that MVP.
It is funny that he will win it even though they could win gold without him.
I don’t think anyone on Team USA cares. Also no one player is going to stand out for a team when they have so much talent. Between limited minutes and one basketball that’s not how this team maximizes their ability to win if one guy is trying to get his. The US is unique in that regard compared to the rest of the field.
Obviously you care a lot you keep replying. Man never knew a small team like Serbia with like 2 nba players would bother you so much. I am just happy gold will go to the most talented team. This should cement the legacy of Lebron,KD and Curry in international play. They are all above Melo in my books. But serious you should relax and enjoy the game coming up