Eurobasket 2009 (main thread)

[Slo spurs fan]

Congrats Bukefal. This was a festival of three pointers. 11 for each team.

[Bukefal]

Now please god let us beat Russia. They are the eurochampions, it'll be hard.

[velik_m]

Russia beats Greece 68-65, despite heavy dosage of ref help for Greece at the end.

[ata]

They helped Greece at least three times, all three times Spanoulis included (bogus foul, uncalled double driblling, offensive foul) - it looks like Greece is geting Spain's status.

[Kamnik]

Croatia lost... this euro championship is getting better and better :D

[Freeze]

We played very well today and just beat Germany, 86-75. :)

congrats :toast

[quentin_compson]

We played very well today and just beat Germany, 86-75. :)

Congrats, good game by your fellow countrymen. :toast

My fellow countrymen played very poorly and now would have to beat Croatia in order to maybe get to the QFs. Well, a lot of people here in Germany were sure there would be an easy win against the F.Y.R. of Macedonia, but they seem to have forgotten just how badly this German team sucks.

[ForeignFan]

Croatia-Germany and Greece-France are going to be interesting games tomorrow, but tonight we have Turkey-Serbia and Slovenia-Poland !!! Spain I assume will react and beat Lithuania

it really starts to get interesting

[Bukefal]

congrats :toast


Congrats, good game by your fellow countrymen. :toast

My fellow countrymen played very poorly and now would have to beat Croatia in order to maybe get to the QFs. Well, a lot of people here in Germany were sure there would be an easy win against Macedonia, but they seem to have forgotten just how badly this German team sucks.

Thanks ! :toast

Germany without Nowitzki is not much. But this is the second in short time we play Germany. We won from Germany some weeks ago also.

[Slo spurs fan]

What a stange game Spain vs Lithuania. First qtr was dominated by Lit., 2nd by Spain (partial result was 23-0 for Spain).

[polandprzem]

something is f'ed up

I made the last page and it showing that is 15th page but there are more then 19 ... :wtf

[Pero]

something is f'ed up

I made the last page and it showing that is 15th page but there are more then 19 ... :wtf

It's because all of KBP's posts were deleted.

[polandprzem]

It's because all of KBP's posts were deleted.

wtf he had like milion and 7 post in this thread then

[Bukefal]

something is f'ed up

I made the last page and it showing that is 15th page but there are more then 19 ... :wtf


It's because all of KBP's posts were deleted.

Yeah I noticed that too, is he now also banned or something?

[Pero]

Yeah I noticed that too, is he now also banned or something?

I don't know, I think I saw him in this thread an hour or so ago.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

WTF is Turkoglou doing? 1/16 FG????

[Bukefal]

That was a nice game to watch. exciting

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

It's sad to say it but Turkey is a great team. Bukefal what's your opinion about them now? Can they win the gold medal?

[Slo spurs fan]

It's sad to say it but Turkey is a great team. Bukefal what's your opinion about them now? Can they win the gold medal?

Great team????
They have no PG, Arslan is a joke, so are others at this position. No true or very good C. They are just lucky so far. They didn´t play tough opponent so far. Well maybe Spain and that is it. Wait until they meet France or Greece or Slovenia (if not for helth issues).They will finish 4th at best. BUT it is just my opinion.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Arslan isn't bad. Ilyasova is one of the MVP cotenders of the competition and Turkoglou is...Turkoglou. He had two bad games with Spain and Serbia but they won. Tey are the toughest team of the tournament in my oppinion. Tanjevic is a very good coach.

I don't say that they will absolutely win a medal but they have good chances.

[Slo spurs fan]

Arslan isn't bad.

Yes he is and he always was. He played for my hometown team Olimpija a few years ago and he sucked then and he sucked today. He is just a (bad) three point shooter. Ilyasova is a PF not C. Look I don´t think they are bad, becouse they are not, but I think they are not a top 3 team.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Ok. They are top-4 for sure.

[Slo spurs fan]

Ok. They are top-4 for sure.

OK. :lol

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Yes he is and he always was. He played for my hometown team Olimpija a few years ago and he sucked then and he sucked today. He is just a (bad) three point shooter. Ilyasova is a PF not C. Look I don´t think they are bad, becouse they are not, but I think they are not a top 3 team.
I never said that Ilyasova is a C.

[Slo spurs fan]

I never said that Ilyasova is a C.

I tought you replyed to my post
They have no PG, Arslan is a joke, so are others at this position. No true or very good C.


Ilyasova is one of the MVP cotenders of the competition and Turkoglou is...

Sorry then, my bad.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

BTW Asik Omer has a very good tournament. He is their C.

[Bukefal]

It's sad to say it but Turkey is a great team. Bukefal what's your opinion about them now? Can they win the gold medal?

They are doing good I must say, but being a medal contender? I dont think they are. I dont believe they have the right amount of quality to pull that off. When they meet tougher opponents like Greece or France, they will probably go down.

I think either France or Greece is taking the title. But yeah, they are doing quite well, I did not expect that from them.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

I still think that Spain have the best of chances. Please Poland win these faggots.

[jason1301]

They are doing good I must say, but being a medal contender? I dont think they are. I dont believe they have the right amount of quality to pull that off. When they meet tougher opponents like Greece or France, they will probably go down.

I think either France or Greece is taking the title. But yeah, they are doing quite well, I did not expect that from them.

They play in just a dew hours. I don't think that either Greece or France can beat the other team twice in a row. I am taking the loser of this match to win it all, unless Spain ruins it :)

GO GREECE GO

[ata]

Serbia vs. Turkey - OT score 0:5
Until last half minut result was 0:1, after that Turkey scored only field goal of OT. about 6 sec before end Srbs commited tactical foul (2FT mada for Turkey).

Haven't seen more nervous OT in my life.

PS: As timvp announced in French NT theme, KBP is banned for good, all his themes and posts are deleted etc.

[Slo spurs fan]

Bukefal where are you? Macedonia is doing great so far!

[Slo spurs fan]

+4, 7 min to go.

[SlovenianGuy]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i139/SlovenianGuy/shotchart.jpg

Look at this sharpshooting russian team. That's after three quarters!!!

[Slo spurs fan]

Noooooo Macedonia!!! What a shame. :(

[Bukefal]

Damnnn I thought we would lose big time today, but we did good against them, and damn it we lost with only 2 points. F*CKKKKKKKK We were soo closeee

[SlovenianGuy]

This was the worst game i have seen in years and believe me I have seen many. Uncountable number of stupid decisions from everyone, but still Massey clearly won the "Lowest basketball IQ award". No team deserved to win today.

[Bukefal]

Damnn I feel shitty now. :( But well, its reality, we are already happy that we've managed to come this far, although it would have been sweet to advance, since we were so close, such a shame.

Now you Slovenia, kick ass and grab the title !! :)

[Bukefal]

This was the worst game i have seen in years and believe me I have seen many. Uncountable number of stupid decisions from everyone, but still Massey clearly won the "Lowest basketball IQ award". No team deserved to win today.

Massey is a great player, he has done outstandingly in this tournament, but today he was not in his shape, I dont know why.

[angel_luv]

Did Hedo get hurt recently in the competition? I am getting conflicting reports on twitter. One says he hurt his knee. Another says he hurt his ankle.

[The_Game]

Greece/France

great game

[Slo spurs fan]

Did Hedo get hurt recently in the competition? I am getting conflicting reports on twitter. One says he hurt his knee. Another says he hurt his ankle.

He hurt his guts. 1 for 16 FG last game! :lol

[Slo spurs fan]

Greece/France

great game

Not really. Too many open shots missed.

[angel_luv]

He hurt his guts. 1 for 16 FG last game! :lol


Tattletale! :lol
Didn't he also have something like 4 crucial steals in the game also?

http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/cid_toT,ovGDH2EaLKL67XnPo2.teamID_376.compID_qMRZd YCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2009.roundID_6328.coid_mi MVCh8QG,w1QtceMV4C22.articleMode_on.html

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

He hurt his guts. 1 for 16 FG last game! :lol
LOL:lol

[Texas_Ranger]

white Jordan strikes again!!!

[manufan10]

Any other games to watch?

[Slo spurs fan]

Any other games to watch?

Croatia - Germany! Win or go home for both teams!

[angel_luv]

Who should we root for to win?

[manufan10]

Croatia - Germany! Win or go home for both teams!

Any links?

[Mel_13]

Any other games to watch?

Germany-Croatia at 2:00pm, San Antonio time.

Winner goes to the QFs, loser goes home

[Slo spurs fan]

Who should we root for to win?

Germany. NEVER EVER even think about rooting for Croatia! :nope

[Slo spurs fan]

Any links?

Check PM.:toast

[Bukefal]

Germany. NEVER EVER even think about rooting for Croatia! :nope

:lol

[Slo spurs fan]

:lol

She is becoming noughty! Must spank her....:eyebrows

[Texas_Ranger]

If Slovenia will be first then I'd rather play Germany than Croatia.

[manufan10]

Check PM.:toast

:toast

[angel_luv]

Germany. NEVER EVER even think about rooting for Croatia! :nope


Yes sir! :)


Go Germany! ( P.S. I was born there- in Heidelburg on the US Army base).
BOOOOOO BOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOO Croatia!

[Slo spurs fan]

Yes sir! :)


Go Germany! ( P.S. I was born there- in Heidelburg on the US Army base).
BOOOOOO BOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOO Croatia!

Bravo punca!

[angel_luv]

*curtsey*


pssst- I am poor history student apparently.
Remind me why I utterly and completely and totally despise Croatia.
:)

[Slo spurs fan]

*curtsey*


pssst- I am poor history student apparently.
Remind me why I utterly and completely and totally despise Croatia.
:)

You don´t want to know, belive me. Don´t need to hate, just don´t root for them.

[angel_luv]

You don´t want to know, belive me. Don´t need to hate, just don´t root for them.

Roger that. :)

[Slo spurs fan]

That´s our girl!

[manufan10]

Germany took the lead.

[angel_luv]

What quarter?

[Slo spurs fan]

Last

[angel_luv]

Go Germany! :)

[manufan10]

It's tied up...

[quentin_compson]

How can a team with the amount of talent Croatia has play so poorly?

As for the Germans, well they already exceeded expectations by surviving the first stage of the tournament.

[InK]

How can a team with the amount of talent Croatia has play so poorly?


Watching that game made me not care which team we face in the quarters ( if we win today's game against Turkey*) It seems that Ukic is their best player, if we can't win against a team led by him, then we dont deserve to be in the semi's anway.

And that guard of yours with the unbeleivable 3s at the end of the game is sick.

[Indazone]

Lies!! German and Croatation Lies!!!

[manufan10]

I tell all stupid NBA fans this. No one listens just tell insults at me. This racist scum needs to stop posting these damn lies! Eurobasket is more better than any NBA. Spanoulis is best PG to ever play in world!

[Pero]

Spain is crushing Poland, 42:26 at the half.

[Pero]

IMO Spain will knock out France in QF.

[Henke]

IMO Spain will knock out France in QF.

Really?What a surprise.:rolleyes

Spanish faggots are the favorites for the gold.They can win every team in this tournament by 20+ points.

France's only advantage is that they'll play against them in 20 hours.Spain is playing right now and they have to travel to Katowice during this timespan.:wow

I'll support France in this game but it's fucking difficult.

[Henke]

BTW the other QF matchup between Russia and Serbia will be very interesting too.
Serbia have the edge but I believe that we'll see a very close game.
A traditional european derby.:toast

[Pero]

Spanish faggots are the favorites for the gold.They can win every team in this tournament by 20+ points.


I don't think so, they're not playing so well still. But I still think they'll win, France is due for a loss now. And also because probably refs will help them if things don't go their way.



BTW the other QF matchup between Russia and Serbia will be very interesting too.

What would be more interesting is if Serbia, Slovenia and Croatia got into the final four. :D

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

really?what a surprise.:rolleyes

spanish faggots are the favorites for the gold.they can win every team in this tournament by 20+ points.

France's only advantage is that they'll play against them in 20 hours.spain is playing right now and they have to travel to katowice during this timespan.:wow

i'll support france in this game but it's fucking difficult.
+1

[Henke]

fuBXLQCC6Ms

In memory of KillBillPana.:rollin

[Allanon]

Spanish team is crazy good, France doesn't stand a chance.

[manufan10]

fuBXLQCC6Ms

In memory of KillBillPana.:rollin


Too bad that doesn't translate to the NBA. :D

I missed that shot when it happened.

[manufan10]

Russia vs Serbia, who do you think is going to win?

[Pero]

Hard to say. I think Serbia has much more talent, but they're very young. So it depends on what kind of day they'll have.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

If this Russia squad qualify to the SF, then Blat should be called David Magic Blat.

[The_Game]

Serbia destroying Russia.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

22-4 for Serbia in the 2nd quarter!!!:wow

[Dario]

Its over serbia won againts russia, so its slovenia - serbia in semifinal. :P

[ata]

not quite yet - let us first win Croatia. One step on a time

[bostonguy]

I assume his injured finger is ok?

[Morg1411]

Is Pau really considered Euro trash these days?

Sure.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Can anyone see my posts yes or no? please answer. :depressed

[ata]

Looking at final 8 - is this tournament European champinship or Balkan championship with guests France, Spain and Russia?

[ata]

Greece vs. Turkey 17:14 after Q1

PS: Question for Greek fans: why waterpolo hats?

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

I don't know why. They are only 2 or 3 guys with these hats.

[angel_luv]

Come on Turkey!

Go Hedo! :)

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

They can't stop Baby Shaq. Give him the ball!

[angel_luv]

Come on Turkey!

I want to see you guys win this!

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Come on Turkey!

I want to see you guys win this!
Are you from Turkey?

[ata]

No, she just support Hedo, since he used to play for Spurs

BTW Angel - Hedo is 0-4


ON: pretty lousy game on both sides. Floors seem to be extreme slipery. I haven't seen so many slips as yesterday (Tony) and today (all guards)

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Ok.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

BTW it's a very bad game.

[ata]

Lousy - like early preparation game.

Turkey without single free throw attemp in whole half - just wierd.

[Henke]

The rebs are 25-11 and we win only by 3.Fuck.

Bad game.Really bad.

[angel_luv]

Are you from Turkey?

No.

Ata is correct. I am a big fan of Hedo.

I have been to Istanbul though. I thought it was lovely. I want to visit again.

[ata]

When were you in Istanbul?

[angel_luv]

Turkey is not behind that much. They can win if they shake off what I assume is nerves mixed with fatigue and come out of the break and play focused throughout.

[angel_luv]

When were you in Istanbul?

In 2000.

My mom took me on a trip to Europe when I graduated high school.

I was seventeen. We went to Amsterdam, Istanbul, London, and Heidelburg- as well as smaller cities in England and Germany because we have friends there.

The people we stayed with in England and Turkey were friends of my mom that she knew from playing Bridge online on Pogo.
We met them for the first time that trip when we went and stayed with them.

My mom is quite the adventurer, as am I. :)

[angel_luv]

Come on Turkey! :cheer

[angel_luv]

Time to take your victory, Turkey.

:D

[ata]

Hedo still without single point

EDIT: He has just dunked

[angel_luv]

Hedo just dunked! :elephant

[angel_luv]

It is so annoying to have to keep quiet when cheering on a basketball team.

I am in a booth in the middle of the mall and if I start yelling at the computer and jumping around, they will call security on me. :lol

[ata]

36 sec to go, Greece +1

[Kamnik]

I want Greece to wins... I really like Shortzanidis. He looks like a big teddy bear :P

[ata]

OVERTIME

Damn, it is slippery

[angel_luv]

Overtime! Really!

O how wonderful! Go Turkey!


I really, really, really, REALLY want Hedo to win!

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

WHAT IS IN YOUR FYCKING MIND KAZLAUSKAS? Yous should foul them to have the last shot... We will losw now.

[angel_luv]

These tournaments are awesome because with all the nerves I burn calories from the stress and am too preoccupied to eat.
It is a great weight loss program! :lol

[Slomo]

Damn, it is slippery

Seriously! What's wrong with the floor? I've never seen as many slip ups.

[angel_luv]

Oh man!

[Kobayagi]

Great game!

[ata]

Seriously! What's wrong with the floor? I've never seen as many slip ups.

They should decide about traveling. Every slip should be called as travelling, now some slips are called and some are not

[Kobayagi]

V-Span with what? 8 turnovers so far?

I miss hill bill pana. :depressed

[Kobayagi]

Arslan missed a 3pt shot in the last second. Greece advances.

[ata]

Greece won!

Bad and ugly bball on both sides. So many stupid mistakes shouldn't happened on this level.

[Henke]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssssssssss

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Shut up!!!! Tourkoglu who?????? V-Span YOU FUCKIN KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!! :depressed :(

Sorry Hedo!

[Kobayagi]

V-Span almost choked his team to death.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssssssssss
hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!vale to kinito ston kwlo sou malaka geloie!!!!!!!

[Kamnik]

Wow what a choke-fest by Greeks in the last minute... they will still lucky to win.

Hedo seriously sucked... even his face seemed like he just doesn't care too much.

[Kamnik]

Shut up!!!! Tourkoglu who?????? V-Span YOU FUCKIN KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought you got banned from the forum?

Diferent ip or what?

[angel_luv]

Thankfully Slovenia is going to win in dominate fashion and that will bring me joy.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

V-Span almost choked his team to death.
Yes yes. Laka is better.hahahahaha. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Wow what a choke-fest by Greeks in the last minute... they will still lucky to win.

Hedo seriously sucked... even his face seemed like he just doesn't care too much.

He's probably tired.


Poor Hedo.

No worries though, Hedo. You'll be winning plenty with Sho and the Raptors before too long. :)

[ata]

V-Span with what? 8 turnovers so far?

I miss hill bill pana. :depressed

KBP is no longer on ST, hence no need to bash Spanoulis. Yes he commits way to many TOs, however he compensates with scoring.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

KBP is no longer on ST, hence no need to bash Spanoulis. Yes he commits way to many TOs, however he compensates with scoring.
:toast

[ata]

Wow what a choke-fest by Greeks in the last minute... they will still lucky to win.

Hedo seriously sucked... even his face seemed like he just doesn't care too much.

It was choke fest on both sides, Turkey choked more

[Henke]

V-Span with what? 8 turnovers so far?

I miss hill bill pana. :depressed

Lol man.Spanoulis is just tired.He played all the game and in every fucking possesion he touches the ball and he runs the systems.In every fucking possesion.

He hasn't anyone to back up him and give him some rest.

Look at his clutch shots man.

Don't bitching about V-Span because of KBP

Spanoulis is one of the best players in European Basketball.Period.
He's an NBA failure as well.

[Henke]

hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!vale to kinito ston kwlo sou malaka geloie!!!!!!!


Poutsa reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

GO GREECE GO.:lol:rollin:toast:toast

[Kobayagi]

I'm not bashing V-span or saying Laka is better, I'm just saying he almost cost his team the victory today with his turnovers. I don't dislike V-span.

And congrats to Greece. :toast.

[Henke]

KBP is no longer on ST, hence no need to bash Spanoulis. Yes he commits way to many TOs, however he compensates with scoring.


:tu:tu:tu:tu

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

V-Span with 23 points, 6/9 3pts, 7 assists and 7 turnovers in 41 MINUTES!!! YOU FUCKING LEADER!!!


p.s. We will lose up to 20 by Spain with a performance like today!

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

I'm not bashing V-span or saying Laka is better, I'm just saying he almost cost his team the victory today with his turnovers. I don't dislike V-span.

And congrats to Greece. :toast.
Ok my friend. But he scores a lot of clutch shoots.

p.s. Without Diamantidis, Papaloukas, Vasilopoulos and we still are among the 4 best teams of the Europe!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Slovenia will defeat Greece and avenge the loss Turkey suffered.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Slovenia will defeat Greece and avenge the loss Turkey suffered.
They have to beat Croatia first.

[Kobayagi]

Number 1 and 2 seed teams from group E are out. Now, number 2 seed team from group F is out, too. Will all four top seeded teams get eliminated in QF?

[Henke]

Slovenia will defeat Greece and avenge the loss Turkey suffered.


Come and get it.


BTW you make my balls grow with your comments.

''GO TURKEY'',''HEDO WILL WIN'',''SLOVENIA WILL BEAT GREECE'',and other bullshits ALL THE TIME.

OK,you wanted a Hedo's win,you want to beat us...OK,WE UNDERSTOOD IT.STOP POSTING ALL THE TIME THE SAME BS.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Come and get it.


BTW you make my balls grow with your comments.

''GO TURKEY'',''HEDO WILL WIN'',''SLOVENIA WILL BEAT GREECE'',and other bullshits ALL THE TIME.

OK,you wanted a Hedo's win,you want to beat us...OK,WE UNDERSTOOD IT.STOP POSTING ALL THE TIME THE SAME BS.
Αgain, Hedo who????The guy with the airball shot in the end? He is a great player but he was so so so so bad in this tournament.

[angel_luv]

They have to beat Croatia first.

We are about to do just that. :toast

[angel_luv]

Come and get it.


BTW you make my balls grow with your comments.

''GO TURKEY'',''HEDO WILL WIN'',''SLOVENIA WILL BEAT GREECE'',and other bullshits ALL THE TIME.

OK,you wanted a Hedo's win,you want to beat us...OK,WE UNDERSTOOD IT.STOP POSTING ALL THE TIME THE SAME BS.

Who are you?

I'm Angel. Nice to meet you too. :lol


And you should be happy I think Slovenia will beat Greece because for that to happen Greece will have won in the next round.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

I would prefer Croatia to win as they are an easier team for us to win, but i don't believe that they can. Slovenia is a good team and if Laka doasn't choke as usual in these matches they will qualifiy.

[velik_m]

Come and get it.


BTW you make my balls grow with your comments.

''GO TURKEY'',''HEDO WILL WIN'',''SLOVENIA WILL BEAT GREECE'',and other bullshits ALL THE TIME.

OK,you wanted a Hedo's win,you want to beat us...OK,WE UNDERSTOOD IT.STOP POSTING ALL THE TIME THE SAME BS.

http://www.ffxils.ca/ethug2.jpg

[Henke]

http://www.ffxils.ca/ethug2.jpg

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:l ol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

[ata]

V-Span with 23 points, 6/9 3pts, 7 assists and 7 turnovers in 41 MINUTES!!! YOU FUCKING LEADER!!!


p.s. We will lose up to 20 by Spain with a performance like today!

That was very poor performance on both sides. Turkey was just worse. I doubt that Greece is able to play so poor again.

[Mel_13]

I would prefer Croatia to win as they are an easier team for us to win, but i don't believe that they can. Slovenia is a good team and if Laka doasn't choke as usual in these matches they will qualifiy.

You should probably worry about Spain before looking at the other side of the bracket.

[Henke]

You should probably worry about Spain before looking at the other side of the bracket.

He's talking about the bronze medal game man.
It's 99% sure that we are going to lose from Spain.

Spanoulis 41 mins,Fotsis 43 mins,Zisis 38 and we'll play in 20 hours.

We will lose easily.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

He's talking about the bronze medal game man.
It's 99% sure that we are going to lose from Spain.

Spanoulis 41 mins,Fotsis 43 mins,Zisis 38 and we'll play in 20 hours.

We will lose easily.
Yes, i was talking about the bronze medal game.

Henke don't be so sure... The key point of the game will be the defence on Pau. And Bourousis only played 25 minutes. Sofo 18 and Koufos, Glyniadakis both ZERO. BTW Spain have 70% chances to win.

[Mel_13]

He's talking about the bronze medal game man.
It's 99% sure that we are going to lose from Spain.

Spanoulis 41 mins,Fotsis 43 mins,Zisis 38 and we'll play in 20 hours.

We will lose easily.

They would lose to Spain if they had a week off. The eight teams in the QFs are like the eight teams from the Western Conference last year with Spain playing the role of the Lakers. The one-game knockout format makes an upset slightly more likely, but any result other than a Spanish gold will be a monumental upset.

As to the Greek NT. I have been surprised at the dropoff in talent from Spanoulis to whoever you want to name as the second best player on the team. He really had to dominate in order to keep Greece in the game today. That approach has no chance against Spain.

And lol at KBP watching this thread. Must be killing him to have been rendered mute on the day that Spanoulis played so well.:lol

[Henke]

Henke don't be so sure... The key point of the game will be the defence on Pau. And Bourousis only played 25 minutes. Sofo 18 and Koufos, Glyniadakis both ZERO. BTW Spain have 70% chances to win.

We don't have problems with our frontcourt.We have many players who can give us quality mins.

On the other hand we have huge problems with our backcourt rotation.
Spanoulis and Spanoulis and Spanoulis and a little bit of Zisis.
LOL Kalabokis.
Calathes?Kid has potential but he's too young and unexperienced.

Our only adavantage is that we'll play without stress.
We already achieved our target in this tournament.

LET'S GO GREECE.

PS:You know what I think about Gasol.He's the worst faggot ever lived.:lol:toast

[Henke]

They would lose to Spain if they had a week off. The eight teams in the QFs are like the eight teams from the Western Conference last year with Spain playing the role of the Lakers. The one-game knockout format makes an upset slightly more likely, but any result other than a Spanish gold will be a monumental upset.


I agree 100% dude.:tu



As to the Greek NT. I have been surprised at the dropoff in talent from Spanoulis to whoever you want to name as the second best player on the team. He really had to dominate in order to keep Greece in the game today. That approach has no chance against Spain.


Spanoulis is by far the best offensive player in this team.
He's the leader of the team as well after Papaloukas' and Diamantidis' absences.
Hands down this team is ''Spanoulis' team.We are relying too much on him.

But I don't think there is a huge dropoff in talent.
Guys like Fotsis,Bourousis,Schortsianitis are all very good players.Also Koufos is a great talent imho.



And lol at KBP watching this thread. Must be killing him to have been rendered mute on the day that Spanoulis played so well.:lol

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:rollin

[ata]

...
PS:You know what I think about Gasol.He's the worst faggot ever lived.:lol:toast

Takes one, to know one ;)

Just kiddin' - Kori asked to use fag-bash less

[Henke]

Takes one, to know one ;)

Just kiddin' - Kori asked to use fag-bash less

:lol

We both live in Athens and we are friends in real life.We've discussed a lot about bball and I know this asshole :lol very well.
That's why I said ''You know what I think...''.

As for the word ''faggot'',hey Kori I'm sorry.What about ''gay''?:rollin:rollin

[wireonfire]

Why it can't go past page 21???

[jason1301]

:lol

We both live in Athens and we are friends in real life.We've discussed a lot about bball and I know this asshole :lol very well.
That's why I said ''You know what I think...''.

As for the word ''faggot'',hey Kori I'm sorry.What about ''gay''?:rollin:rollin

he is aderfi any way you slice it! I just hope big Sofo pounds his ass!

to me thats the key of the game, let both Bourousis and Sofo go straight at him, make him play D.

I am just worried, about the refs, the Spaniards seem to do well in playing dirty.

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[ata]

Why it can't go past page 21???

Because KBP has been banned for good and all his spam (and our spam-reactions) were deleted.

[Pero]

One thing is clear though, our group was the strongest of all! Slovenia, Serbia and Spain are in the semi-finals, fucking incredible!

[jason1301]

One thing is clear though, our group was the strongest of all! Slovenia, Serbia and Spain are in the semi-finals, fucking incredible!

that's just stupid, have the Spaniards played a bit better during the first round, France would have made it. France beats pretty much anyone in "your" group other than Spain. Croatia lost by a basket.


Spain, France, and Greece were clearly the best teams in this tourney.

[Texas_Ranger]

that's just stupid, have the Spaniards played a bit better during the first round, France would have made it. France beats pretty much anyone in "your" group other than Spain. Croatia lost by a point.


Spain, France, and Greece were clearly the best teams in this tourney.

France didn't even play good. They've got big names but they are not so great.

[Pero]

that's just stupid, have the Spaniards played a bit better during the first round, France would have made it. France beats pretty much anyone in "your" group other than Spain. Croatia lost by a basket.


Spain, France, and Greece were clearly the best teams in this tourney.

You're kidding right?

[jason1301]

France didn't even play good. They've got big names but they are not so great.

they were undefeated, Spain are better, but other than that, I don't think Serbia or Slovenia would beat them. Of course everything is possible, but France was a bit better than those two.


You're kidding right?

Listen, saying that our group its better than yours is plain stupid to begin with. You don't know till the teams play against each other.

What I am saying is that it was all about the match-ups.

[Pero]

they were undefeated, Spain are better, but other than that, I don't think Serbia or Slovenia would beat them. Of course everything is possible, but France was a bit better than those two.

No they weren't.




Listen, saying that our group its better than yours is plain stupid to begin with.

All three teams that went to the 2nd round are in the semi finals.



You don't know till the teams play against each other.

Then why are you saying that France is better? :lol



What I am saying is that it was all about the match-ups.


That's true. But good teams can play against anyone.

[jason1301]

No they weren't.



care to explain why



All three teams that went to the 2nd round are in the semi finals.


is that why? :sleep




Then why are you saying that France is better? :lol



that's my opinion genius not a fact.



That's true. But good teams can play against anyone.


care to explain how losing to Spain makes you a bad team?

[Milo]

I can see Serbia vs Spain for the final...

[Pero]

that's my opinion genius not a fact.

So I can't have an opinion?

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

PS:You know what I think about Gasol.He's the worst faggot ever lived.:lol:toast
You know what i think about Pau. Him and Manu are the best non-American basketball players:p:

[jason1301]

One thing is clear though, our group was the strongest of all! Slovenia, Serbia and Spain are in the semi-finals, fucking incredible!

that not so clear after all, is it?


So I can't have an opinion?

just your opinion right?

[jason1301]

You know what i think about Pau. Him and Manu are the best non-American basketball players:p:

Dirk and Manu, thank you come again :P

ok just kidding about Dirk, Manu and Steve Nash....

:toast

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Dirk and Manu, thank you come again :P

ok just kidding about Dirk, Manu and Steve Nash....

:toast
Yes my friend. I'm kidding. I just wanted to make Henke mad...

[Pero]

that not so clear after all, is it?



just your opinion right?

Oh yes, sorry, I forgot I represent the European baskteball federation.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Turkey - France 33-14!!!

[Kobayagi]

C'mon Greece, beat Spain today, you can do it! Hopefully we meet in the finals.

[Pero]

C'mon Greece, beat Spain today, you can do it! Hopefully we meet in the finals.

I don't care who gets to the finals, we have unfinished bussiness with both of them. But first, we should try to get over Serbia.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

C'mon Greece, beat Spain today, you can do it!
Hopefully we meet in the finals.
It's too difficult my friend. We will be so tired. IMO Kazlauskas must use a 12 players rotation today if we want to have a chance.



I don't care who gets to the finals, we have unfinished bussiness with both of them. But first, we should try to get over Serbia.
I would prefet not to meet Spain if i was a Slovenian.

[Mel_13]

Turkey - France 33-14!!!

France - Turkey 80-68!!!

[velik_m]

France - Turkey 80-68!!!

This means whoever loses between Russia-Croatia misses out on WC.


(Unless it's russia - they'll get the wildcard for sure)

[Mel_13]

This means whoever loses between Russia-Croatia misses out on WC.


(Unless it's russia - they'll get the wildcard for sure)

Europe will get three wildcards for sure. Do you really think FIBA would take 3 of the NTs that failed to make the QFs over Croatia?

[velik_m]

Europe will get three wildcards for sure. Do you really think FIBA would take 3 of the NTs that failed to make the QFs over Croatia?

They have 4 years ago...

[velik_m]

:lol Croatian tv cut the game feed in favour of Davis cup (tennis)

[Slo spurs fan]

Spain:Greece will begin right now.
This time I clearly rout for Greece!
Fuck Spain:ihit

[SlovenianGuy]

I have a feeling that Greece will win this match.

With Bourousis and Schortsanitis they are strong enough to stop Gasol.

[SlovenianGuy]

After less than 14 minutes of play it seems like my feeling was totally wrong,

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

They are just better than us. Only with a miracle we could win them today.

[Texas_Ranger]

They are just better than us. Only with a miracle we could win them today.

That's what you always do.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

That's what you always do.
It's not enough today:(

[Pero]

Wow, Spain up by 22... Did not expect this.

[Pistons < Spurs]

World champion Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the final of the European basketball championship. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=4486783)

LIES!!!!!

[Slo spurs fan]

Lol

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

World champion Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the final of the European basketball championship. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=4486783)

LIES!!!!!
My friend, noone said that this GNT could win Spain...

[jason1301]

It's not enough today:(

We played well in the first half, but we run out of gas.

Like coach said (when training camp started), the physical condition of the players is our main concern. We played 45min against Turkey less than 24h ago.

Yeah, yeah we have a young and inexperienced team with lots of talent and tons of potential but Greek players were never that great athletes. I think that's what's missing (together with experience of course, but that will come with time).

Also that loss to Russia hurt us at this point. If we were second in our group we would be in the final right now.

[ChumpDumper]

World champion Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the final of the European basketball championship. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=4486783)

LIES!!!!!Idiot! They lose to Spain on purpose!

Interesting day.

[mogrovejo]

Spain is in a tier of their own.

Rough loss for Slovenia. Lorbek had an amazing tournament, but they needed Smodis and another decent guard today.

Greece got lucky with that last second made shot by DeColo and getting Turkey playing their worse game of the tournament. I didn't have very high expectations for them, but they still left me unimpressed.

Serbia will be downright scary in a few years. I thought they were too inexperienced to make such a deep run this year, but they proved me wrong. With all their ball-handling guards and point-forwards and the ability to crash the glass, they can compete with Spain.

[jason1301]

Spain is in a tier of their own.

Rough loss for Slovenia. Lorbek had an amazing tournament, but they needed Smodis and another decent guard today.

Greece got lucky with that last second made shot by DeColo and getting Turkey playing their worse game of the tournament. I didn't have very high expectations for them, but they still left me unimpressed.

Serbia will be downright scary in a few years. I thought they were too inexperienced to make such a deep run this year, but they proved me wrong. With all their ball-handling guards and point-forwards and the ability to crash the glass, they can compete with Spain.

good grief, Greece beats Turkey 8 out of 10 times.

DeCole is an awesome player, you made it sound like he made an impossible shot.

[mogrovejo]

good grief, Greece beats Turkey 8 out of 10 times.

DeCole is an awesome player, you made it sound like he made an impossible shot.

In this tournament, Turkey was a stronger team than Greece.

Well, it was a difficult shot, but my point was that the only reason Greece made the semis was because with that shot they didn't face Spain in the quarters.

[anakha]

My friend, noone said that this GNT could win Spain...

The only reason that's probably true is because our favorite Comcast-boy's posts were deleted.

[jason1301]

In this tournament, Turkey was a stronger team than Greece.

Well, it was a difficult shot, but my point was that the only reason Greece made the semis was because with that shot they didn't face Spain in the quarters.

How did the game against France go?

waiting for excuses......


:sleep



oh wait...was France a better team than Greece too?

How come I thought you said they were "lucky" to beat Greece at the buzzer.

:lmao

[mogrovejo]

How did the game against France go?

waiting for excuses......


:sleep



oh wait...was France a better team than Greece too?

How come I thought you said they were "lucky" to beat Greece at the buzzer.

:lmao

Hum?

I said France got lucky to beat Greece at the buzzer? No I did not. You clearly have reading comprehension problems.

I only said Greece was lucky enough to avoid playing Spain in the quarters. If you disagree, I don't know what to say to you.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

8 Turkey
7 Russia
6 Croatia
5 France
4 Slovenia
Bronze Medal Greece
SO Serbia or Spain for the gold medal? I hope Serbia.

[Slo spurs fan]

8 Turkey
7 Russia
6 Croatia
5 France
4 Slovenia
Bronze Medal Greece
SO Serbia or Spain for the gold medal? I hope Serbia.

Me too, but it won´t happen´.

[jason1301]

Hum?

I said France got lucky to beat Greece at the buzzer? No I did not. You clearly have reading comprehension problems.

I only said Greece was lucky enough to avoid playing Spain in the quarters. If you disagree, I don't know what to say to you.

So according to you, France was better than Greece --he deserved to win that game, but Greece got lucky........ that lost?!!!

So Greece was lucky that lost to a better team.

It is expected to lost to a better team and is expected that better team to finish 1st in the group. How is that lucky?!

Your logic fails... you just bitter we kept Turkey out of the final4.

You claim that Turkey is better than Greece (or stronger as you say), but they lost to France and Russia. A medal >>> 8th.

Good grief...

[endrity]

Spain is already dominating. 20 pts difference in the second quarter, the Serbian defense can't do anything to contain them!

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

They are just unbeatable.

[Pero]

They are just unbeatable.

No they're not. They're just the most rested team.

[VasP]

They are the best team by far. Period.

[endrity]

They are rested because they also dominated their semifinal. If Serbia could have done the same thing they also would be rested.

Most importantly though, lack of rest is not supposed to show in the first quarter but later on.

By European standards this Spanish team is as good as it gets. Ever since 2006 they have been on a great run, and the development of two quality guards like Rubio but especially Rudy, has given them the missing piece to Gasol. I hope they give the US a run for their money next year in Turkey, given that Americans usually don't rate the WC as high as the Olympics.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

The best 5 of the Eurobasket:
Teodosic, Spanoulis, Rudy Fernandez, Lorbek, Gasol

[ForeignFan]

Spain was wwaaay above all other teams once Pau Gasol returned at full speed. Serbia, France, Slovenia and Greece were very close ... but in the second pack.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

Spain was wwaaay above all other teams once Pau Gasol returned at full speed. Serbia, France, Slovenia and Greece were very close ... but in the second pack.
I would say Turkey too...

[VasP]

Slovenia, Serbia, Greece and Turkey were almost equal.
France was at least equal with them.
Spain was the best team.

[ForeignFan]

I would say Turkey too...

You are right

[jason1301]

I would say Turkey too...

Talent-wise maybe yes, but they finished 0-4. Greece, France, Slovenia and Serbia all won games "when it mattered" Turkey didn't.

They had the talent, but couldn't pull it off. Actually they haven't done much since ever. I wouldn't put them in the same group as Greece, France, Slovenia and Serbia.

[Pero]

Talent-wise maybe yes, but they finished 0-4. Greece, France, Slovenia and Serbia all won games "when it mattered" Turkey didn't.

Turkey lost in overtime to Greece by two points. After that any of the games they played didn't matter at all for them.

[jason1301]

Turkey lost in overtime to Greece by two points. After that any of the games they played didn't matter at all for them.

Very true, but don't you think they need to do better than 8th before we consider them in the Elite of Europe?

Turkey lost to Greece, Russia beat them, why are not also in the Elite? Your standards are too low.

Many teams see the first two rounds, as a mini training camp and don't care that much about the Wins. Turkey took advantage of that and beat some teams they weren't supposed to beat.

I don't see how playing well only in the first rounds (where wins don't matter that much anyways) makes them Elite team.

[Kobayagi]

I agree, they are not an elite team yet. They will be next year when they host the world championships.

[mogrovejo]

Very true, but don't you think they need to do better than 8th before we consider them in the Elite of Europe?

Turkey lost to Greece, Russia beat them, why are not also in the Elite? Your standards are too low.

Many teams see the first two rounds, as a mini training camp and don't care that much about the Wins. Turkey took advantage of that and beat some teams they weren't supposed to beat.

I don't see how playing well only in the first rounds (where wins don't matter that much anyways) makes them Elite team.

The games that didn't matter to Turkey were the ones after the quarter-finals, because they were already qualified for the WC.

[mogrovejo]

So according to you, France was better than Greece --he deserved to win that game, but Greece got lucky........ that lost?!!!

So Greece was lucky that lost to a better team.

It is expected to lost to a better team and is expected that better team to finish 1st in the group. How is that lucky?!

Your logic fails... you just bitter we kept Turkey out of the final4.

You claim that Turkey is better than Greece (or stronger as you say), but they lost to France and Russia. A medal >>> 8th.

Good grief...

You're amazingly dense. Greece was lucky that they lost to France because otherwise they'd have been destroyed by Spain in the quarters-finals. What's so difficult to understand about this?

I don't care about Turkey, I'm not Turkish. You should have seen the games to see that the difference between Turkey, Greece and all the other teams that made the knock-out stage except Spain was basically non-existent. If you think that Greece is better because they won the medal, just think that the only reason they won the medal was because DeColo made that shot. Unless you're dense enough to believe that Greece could have beaten Spain.

[mogrovejo]

Slovenia, Serbia, Greece and Turkey were almost equal.
France was at least equal with them.
Spain was the best team.

Yeps.

[kobyz]

The best 5 of the Eurobasket:
Teodosic, Spanoulis, Rudy Fernandez, Lorbek, Gasol

where is Tony Parker?!?!

[mountainballer]

where is Tony Parker?!?!

you might figure out, that the players from the all championship team comes from the top 4 teams. and that Teodosic was the best player from the finalist Serbia. tough call not to pick at least one player from this team. that's where Tony Parker's nomination went. no big deal.

[Kobayagi]

you might figure out, that the players from the all championship team comes from the top 4 teams. and that Teodosic was the best player from the finalist Serbia. tough call not to pick at least one player from this team. that's where Tony Parker's nomination went. no big deal.


Yup, they had to choose someone from Serbian and Greek teams and Teodosic and Spanoulis were the most logical picks, since they were their teams' best players. Unfortunately for Tony, they are both guards. Tony probably deserved to be among top 5 players.

[kobyz]

you might figure out, that the players from the all championship team comes from the top 4 teams. and that Teodosic was the best player from the finalist Serbia. tough call not to pick at least one player from this team. that's where Tony Parker's nomination went. no big deal.

but Rudy did not have that much of a good championship, Parker deserved to be their instead of him.

[Kobayagi]

but Rudy did not have that much of a good championship, Parker deserved to be their instead of him.


Then you'd have three point guards in ideal 5 of the championships.

[endrity]

Parker should have had a spot instead of Spanoulis I think. Teodosic was an automatic pick as he pretty much put Serbia on his back during the tournament.

What probably hurt Parker was that he didn't play in the final game, whereas Spanoulis was decisive in getting Greece in the top 4 and also had a good game for the bronze medal.

As for Rudy, I think he deserves it. In fact it is not coincidental that Spain really took of as a team in the second part of the decade once their wing players also started to emerge as stars along Gasol. I think Rudy clearely deserves it.

[sonic21]

The best 5 of the Eurobasket:
Teodosic, Spanoulis, Rudy Fernandez, Lorbek, Gasol

Navarro had a better Euro than Rudy

[Freeze]

What probably hurt Parker was that he didn't play in the final game, whereas Spanoulis was decisive in getting Greece in the top 4 and also had a good game for the bronze medal.


KBP is that you ????????

in the game for the bronze, Spanoulis played 36 minutes and his stats are horrible : 3pts (1/11 Fg's, 1/4 Ft's), 4rebs, 2as, 4 To's, 1 steal.

Seriously dude watch your post !

[Kobayagi]

KBP is that you ????????

in the game for the bronze, Spanoulis played 36 minutes and his stats are horrible : 3pts (1/11 Fg's, 1/4 Ft's), 4rebs, 2as, 4 To's, 1 steal.



Only uneducated ignorant amerikkan fan not know this is translate to 24pts, 8rebs, 7ast in NBA.

[jason1301]

You're amazingly dense. Greece was lucky that they lost to France because otherwise they'd have been destroyed by Spain in the quarters-finals. What's so difficult to understand about this?

I don't care about Turkey, I'm not Turkish. You should have seen the games to see that the difference between Turkey, Greece and all the other teams that made the knock-out stage except Spain was basically non-existent. If you think that Greece is better because they won the medal, just think that the only reason they won the medal was because DeColo made that shot. Unless you're dense enough to believe that Greece could have beaten Spain.

You call me dense, but you are the one that focuses on the last 8 sec of a single game!

Saying that the only reason we won a medal was because losing to France is just ignorant. How about all the hard work and dedication, the games before and after that match, it is amazing to me how you discredit our wins against Slovenia and Turkey.

I don't think Greece got lucky, I would say France were unlucky to finish 1st and face Spain. But let's be honest, France kept TP on the bench for the entire 4th quarter, they tried to lose that game!

With your reasoning, Greece got unlucky to face Spain in the semifinals, have we beaten Russia --and you know Greeks are well over 60% at 3pt at the end of a close game-- we would have avoided Spain till the final.

With your reasoning, Turkey, Slovenia, and Serbia all got lucky b/c they too avoided Spain.

With your reasoning, everyone that avoided Spain was lucky to get a medal!

Watch the forest not the tree.

[jason1301]

KBP is that you ????????

in the game for the bronze, Spanoulis played 36 minutes and his stats are horrible : 3pts (1/11 Fg's, 1/4 Ft's), 4rebs, 2as, 4 To's, 1 steal.

Seriously dude watch your post !

Can you remind me the stats of Tony against Spain please?

[sonic21]

why are spanoulis fans so insecure?

[Pero]

why are spanoulis fans so insecure?

They learned it from their hero.

[Pero]

I don't think Greece got lucky, I would say France were unlucky to finish 1st and face Spain. But let's be honest, France kept TP on the bench for the entire 4th quarter, they tried to lose that game!


I think KBP said that Greek coach was pissed about Spanoulis making that long three because they wanted to lose the game. I think none of the two wanted to win that game.

[Pero]

Can you remind me the stats of Tony against Spain please?

Those were the stats from the game against Slovenia. But it's ok since against Spain Spanoulis sucked too.

[Freeze]

I don't think Greece got lucky, I would say France were unlucky to finish 1st and face Spain. But let's be honest, France kept TP on the bench for the entire 4th quarter, they tried to lose that game!

I 'd France wouldn't mind to lose that game instead of tried, but I agree with your post, as Greece ended the tournament with 6W and 3L, they have done a pretty decent Euro.


Can you remind me the stats of Tony against Spain please?
I don't get it :
1/ I never said anything about Tony in this thread.
2/ You said V-Span had a good game for the bronze against Slovenia, I just proved you wrong.
3/ If you want my opinion, Tony has had a bad game against Spain (6pts, 1reb, 3as, 3To), but he bounced back the game after against Turkey to qualify France to the World Championship (28pts, 4reb, 10as, 3To, 1st) which I appreciate from him.


Those were the stats from the game against Slovenia. But it's ok since against Spain Spanoulis sucked too.

Indeed : 7pts, 0reb, 2as, 6To, 1st
Against Spain Spanoulis have been even worse than TP !
But IMO, the most important, is that Spanoulis didnt bounce back, as his stat line against Slovenia shows us. That's a huge difference between the 2 players.
That said, reaching an 8-1 record, the best of the tournament, without getting any medal sucks. But that's sport. TP not being in the starting 5 of the tournament, that's funny, and not important at all.

[Pero]

2/ You said V-Span had a good game for the bronze against Slovenia, I just proved you wrong.

Actually Endrity said that.



3/ If you want my opinion, Tony has had a bad game against Spain (6pts, 1reb, 3as, 3To), but he bounced back the game after against Turkey to qualify France to the World Championship (28pts, 4reb, 10as, 3To, 1st) which I appreciate from him.

Indeed : 7pts, 0reb, 2as, 6To, 1st
Against Spain Spanoulis have been even worse than TP !
But IMO, the most important, is that Spanoulis didnt bounce back, as his stat line against Slovenia shows us. That's a huge difference between the 2 players.

To be fair, Turkey probably didn't care at all if they win or lose after they were out of contention for medals. Parker wouldn't have that kind of statline against Slovenia if they met in the semifinals.

[Freeze]

Actually Endrity said that.
My bad :p:


To be fair, Turkey probably didn't care at all if they win or lose after they were out of contention for medals. Parker wouldn't have that kind of statline against Slovenia if they met in the semifinals.
If I remember correctly, Turkey only gave up in the final quarter. And a 28/4/10 is always impressive in a Euro tournament. Maybe his stats would have been less good against a Slovenian team playing for a medal, but I do think he would have had a good game if not impressive.

[Pero]

My bad :p:


If I remember correctly, Turkey only gave up in the final quarter. And a 28/4/10 is always impressive in a Euro tournament. Maybe his stats would have been less good against a Slovenian team playing for a medal, but I do think he would have had a good game if not impressive.

Oh I'm not saying it's not impressive, just that he probably wouldn't put up that against Slovenia in a medal game.

But I guess I could also say that Spanioulis simply choked, because he missed 3 of his last 4 free throws in the last minute if I'm not mistaken.

[mogrovejo]

I don't think Greece got lucky, I would say France were unlucky

:rolleyes

[Ginobilly]

what happened to KBP saying Greek Team >>>>>Spanish team. Greek basketball is best in world....:lmao

Everybody in the basketball world knows this:
1. USA
2. Spain
3. Argentina
Except for Retards like KBP

[Pero]

KBP is banned, or at least can't post, if you don't know.