AussieCeltic wrote:mrmsix6 wrote:Lillard, if he's not out there scoring at a decent clip, is a completely useless player. He can't defend anyone and certainly isn't attempting to run any kind of offense or control the pace of the game.
Why does he continue to start and play so many minutes?
He got benched for Lavine last game. That should say something
mrmsix6 wrote:Lillard, if he's not out there scoring at a decent clip, is a completely useless player. He can't defend anyone and certainly isn't attempting to run any kind of offense or control the pace of the game.
Why does he continue to start and play so many minutes?
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NaturalThunder wrote:Sedale Threatt wrote:Mamba Mentality wrote:Tatum is one of the most polarizing players in the league. So much variance from him game to game, I’ve seen him dominate like he’s Kobe and play like a rookie.
Tatum played a great 4th quarter against Spain and in totality against Czech Republic, but for the most part he's been a huge disappointment. Not far behind is Lillard. Did you even notice him in that half? Nope, me either. And this is one of the best streak shooters in the history of basketball.
I caught myself several times in the first half thinking, "wait, is Lillard hurt or something and not playing?" because he was that invisible in the first half. Amazing for an NBA guard who's limitless range and overall shooting ability seems tailor made for FIBA ball...at least on the offensive end. He's been arguably the biggest disappointment for Team USA in these Olympics. I expected him to comfortably be our 2nd best player but he's been a non-factor way too often.
AussieCeltic wrote:Mamba81p wrote:AussieCeltic wrote:
Only 4 of them have played extended time together.
Those 4 happen to be the core of their team though, which is crucial. USA would be in a different situation if they had either Harden/Kyrie or Curry. They would at least have 3 core players that played together for an extended time. This is a bunch of players put together with 1 day before the olympics, with some of them being together for 2 weeks.
The Women team doesn't have that issue and you can tell. It's not even close in their competition
We have a new coach with a completely new system put in plus one of the core guys (Baynes) is injured and the other guy (Delly) isn’t really playing much. You guys use that excuse all the time. The issue is you guys run no sets and just run ISO ball or pick and rolls which makes it easier to defend.
AussieCeltic wrote:Chuck Diesel wrote:To play like absolute **** and still be so much better than Australia that we’re only down 3 is kinda badass. Took their punch.
LOL
Heat3 wrote:Ugalde wrote:hey this game is on at midnight on peacock right? there’s no way to dvr or anything? idk if i can stay up that late
I'm sure you can watch a reply of it on peacock later...but might have to wait a day.
Eddy_JukeZ wrote:KD is by far the best player on this team
