FIBA WORLD CUP 2019 | SPAIN are new WORLD CHAMPIONS

[TheNG]

Kyle Hines would have better tournament then Turner, Lopez and Plumlee combined.

On SG put Jaycee Carroll.

Also don't forget Brandon Davies, Cory Higgins and Brad Wanamaker maybe even Nigel Williams Goss.

C : Kyle Hines / Bryan Dunston
PF : Derrick Williams / Chris SIngleton / Brandon Davies
SF : Will Clyburn / Cory Higgins
SG : Jaycee Carroll /Brad Wanamaker
PG : Shane Larkin / Mike James

That's a team just from a Euroleague, and it's a strong one.

You really believe Hines/Dunston can play against best C in the world? B. Davies is playing C in Europe. Jaycee Carroll will be 37 next year. James and Larkin cannot play together in the same team.

I’m not saying that will be bad team, but it for sure won’t be better than this years or a favorite for a gold.

I will add Malcolm Delaney for the guards and Tarik Black and Jordan Mickey for C. Davies can play both positions. If Serbia can play Jokic as PF anything is possible

[sunsbg]

7 points in 10 mins, great job USA.

[TheDiesel36]

Team USA is missing all their 3s, Serbia is hitting all theirs. That's literally the game right now.

Any other US team would have put the pressure on their mediocre PGs, turned them over and got themselves going in transition. The fact that they havent been able to do it even ONCE this tourney is stunning.

[Gooner]

This is embarrassing. There is something cocky about this American team. It's just the nature of that generation I guess.

[darmani]

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[G R E Y]

Team USA is missing all their 3s, Serbia is hitting all theirs. That's literally the game right now.

Any other US team would have put the pressure on their mediocre PGs, turned them over and got themselves going in transition. The fact that they havent been able to do it even ONCE this tourney is stunning.

Of course they have, but in this game they're sluggish heavy footed after playing late the night before, getting caught on high screens. Serbia is 7-8 from 3, Team USA 1-7.

Make that 2-8 now.

[sunsbg]

Remember when the Suns had Bogdanovic and traded him for Marquese **** Chriss?

Good there is a new manager now. Also I think Bogdan refusing to join had something to do with the decision.

[DWadeno3]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

[lambchop]

Wow the US sucks.

I agree that Harris shoots well, but even Korver would have been better on this team. Hindsight is 20/20, but it's a shame they didn't have guys like jafro and trae young

[e_l_f_o]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

I agree its a meaningless game, but come on show some pride; you are representing your country

[gh123]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

This is new. Yesterday it was refs and lighter FIBA ball

[G R E Y]

What's the hold up here?

[TheNG]

I think Sports Illustrated must update their top 100 list. It doesn't make sense that 11 players in US roster are in the top 100 and guys like Patty Mills, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Evan Fournier are out
But hey, they also put Doncic only 30th, so what should I expect...

[G R E Y]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

I agree its a meaningless game, but come on show some pride; you are representing your country

True, pride is on the line, but Team USA is getting open looks. 1-7 from 3 in the 1st Q vs. 7-8 against was the difference.

[TheNG]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

I agree its a meaningless game, but come on show some pride; you are representing your country

They don't have pride. They came for selfish reasons. If American players had pride, you would see some top 20 guys in this team.

[sunsbg]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

This is new. Yesterday it was refs and lighter FIBA ball

But Bogdan was also shooting last season with the heavy NBA ball and ... started 4/4 from 3

[lambchop]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

I agree its a meaningless game, but come on show some pride; you are representing your country

Not so much about representing your country as much as it is about competing.

No way guys like Kobe or MJ would go out there and be on pace for a record breaking loss.

[e_l_f_o]

Jesus, some of you need to get a grip. This is a meaningless game. All these guys care about is not getting injured. So you’re gonna shoot some threes and either make them or miss them. No effort is gonna be shown because it doesn’t mean a thing where you finish.

I agree its a meaningless game, but come on show some pride; you are representing your country

True, pride is on the line, but Team USA is getting open looks. 1-7 from 3 in the 1st Q vs. 7-8 against was the difference.

Team USA player also gotta feel such pressure knowing they are being/will be ripped apart by the media after yesterday´s defeat

[Dubious Handles]

Mitchell is so good, i'm a fan.

[Merc85]