Game Thread: USA vs Brazil

[Mayhem321]

Anyone up for this game?
Magic Splitter shall dominate it :lol
Also, Derrick Rose is probably playing in the United center for the first time in a long time.
Tip off in about 30 minutes, btw.

[TE]

Is it on ESPN? A baseball game is being televised :td

[MeloHype]

Is it on ESPN?

Yeah

[TE]

I fucking hate baseball tbh.

[MeloHype]

They make it seem like George died

[TE]

Okay I'm on watchespn and it's not on

[Spur|n|Austin]

I fucking hate baseball tbh.

Unless it's game 7 of the World Series, I don't seem to give an F either.

[Mayhem321]

Splitter with 6 points already.
Dominating as I said :toast

[TE]

Splitter should score 10+ in games like this. Marcelo is setting him up but goddamn he's a shell of the player he use to be. He looks old now.

All that said, this has the feels of a glorified pick up game. If Brazil hits some threes, it might turn into a good game.

[hater]

Splitter with the sick pass to Nene and 1 :tu

[BanditHiro]

hoping for a Rose injury

[TE]

hoping for a Rose injury
That's stupid

[Mayhem321]

Huertas looked like he could play in the NBA a few years ago, but his defense was always awful.
He looks much worse now, unfortunately.

In other news, Klay Thompson's goatee is absolutely hideous.

[BanditHiro]

That's stupid

why? fuck him.

[hater]

:lmao Varejao comes in and USA goes on a tear :lol

:lol Lebron

[TE]

First time splitter is tentative around the rim

[BanditHiro]

Anthony Davis is a beast. Should be a Spur tbh

[hater]

:lol that Brazil backcourt looks worse than Lakers backcourt :lol

[TE]

Huertas looked like he could play in the NBA a few years ago, but his defense was always awful.
He looks much worse now, unfortunately.

In other news, Klay Thompson's goatee is absolutely hideous.
Yup Marcelo is a poor man's version of Nash...before and now

[PingPong]

The brazilian backcourt is simply ridiculous. Varejão and Nene feeling the weight of the time.

[TE]

Huertas getting his shit stolen holy fuck I knew the crime in Chiraq was bad but it's on display live here

[TE]

why? fuck him.
Why do you dislike him so much?

[hater]

brazil is trash

[Mayhem321]

Brazil is bad now, but when Nenê, Varejão, Splitter, Barbosa and Huertas retire then it will get really depressing.
Keep in mind that this generation only qualified for olympics one time.

[ElNono]

Brazil with the amateur move of not attacking Harden... they'll figure it out

[TE]

Harden still flopping :lol

[ElNono]

Is Nene playnig? I missed the start of the game

[Johnsyounger]

Harden chucking and flopping....

[Mayhem321]

Is Nene playnig? I missed the start of the game
Yes, he started.

[PingPong]

The brazilian coaches can't develop players. Most of these players were developed in Spain: Splitter, Huertas, Raul, Varejao, Heisttmer. Others like Nene and Barbosa are NBA veterans.

[ElNono]

Yes, he started.

thanks

[Brunodf]

:lol Varejao

[Mayhem321]

The brazilian coaches can't develop players. Most of these players were developed in Spain: Splitter, Huertas, Raul, Varejao, Heisttmer. Others like Nene and Barbosa are NBA veterans.
Sadly. Brazil's future basically depends on Toronto developing Caboclo and Lucas Nogueira :lol

[hater]

Rose looks good :tu

[TE]

Lmao Rose

[Brunodf]

:lol D.Rose pls

[Mayhem321]

Rose looks good :tu
Was that before or after the missed dunk? :lol

[PingPong]

Both teams with ridiculous turnovers.

:D

[TE]

Wow that A. Davis extension

[hater]

Brazil is beyond horrible but team USA looks crappy.

[ElNono]

7 pt game

[TE]

lol Harden. Someone tell him these FIBA officials won't fall for his bullshit flopping

[PingPong]

Curry-Irving-Harden and Brazil cant cut the lead.

[ElNono]

this Team USA has no clear cut leader now, tbh...

[Mayhem321]

Hettsheimeir looks pretty solid. He's too good to play in brazilian's league.

[TE]

Tiago taking Davis to school :tu

[hater]

:lol USA

shitty team :lol

[ElNono]

Rose out for the season with a cut above his eye?

:lol

[Brunodf]

Solid move there

[TE]

:lol USA

shitty team :lol
Nothing but ISO players that play fundamentally unsound and mediocre defense.

[hater]

Nene + SPlitter frontcourt destroying USA

[pgardn]

Some awful stuff.

We are so spoiled getting to watch good basketball from the Spurs.
Splitter is so fortunate getting to go against Duncan in practice.

[ElNono]

Splash Bros gonna save USA

[hater]

haven't seen 1 good non-fast-break team play from USA. simply pathetic

[PingPong]

Plumlee is shit.

:D

[ElNono]

Coach K original plan was 'give it to KD and move out of the way'... now it's more complicated....

[TE]

:lmao Playing a fucking zone. Boheim thinks this is that shitty product college ball puts out

[Mayhem321]

If I run USA basketball I would get Budenholzer as head coach.
His style of coaching fits FIBA basketball, imo.

[GB20]

team USA should be worried because brazil is playing like shit and still a close game

[pgardn]

A good set offensive play with screens for a layup...
Impossible.

[ElNono]

Barbosa is Brazil's cancer.... all ISO shit...

[jeebus]

Go team Aussie, Brazil, and France tbh. this US team sucks

[TE]

Harden just knows how to attack a defender out of position

[Brunodf]

This game sucks, both teams playing terrible

[TE]

Barbosa is Brazil's cancer.... all ISO shit...
Now I know why DOK hated him so much lol

[pgardn]

team USA should be worried because brazil is playing like shit and still a close game

Their backcourt can't handle any pressure, they are incompetent.
The Brazil bigs have some clue.

[Mayhem321]

Barbosa is Brazil's cancer.... all ISO shit...
He should give 50% of all the money he ever made to D'antoni tbh
SSOL made him rich.

[testies]

SPLITTTEEEER

[Johnsyounger]

Splitter with the goods

[hater]

:lol Harden

I despise that guy

[TE]

Splitter :tu

[milkyway21]

Splitter :)

[TE]

Lmao now the world can see what a fraud Harden is. There couldn't be a more annoying player to watch. And this is with me rooting for the team he plays on rn.

[ElNono]

Harden not going to get most of those calls in Spain...

[Mayhem321]

If Nba GMs are watching this game, Barbosa should start looking for a job in europe (or even in Brazil) :lol

[Johnsyounger]

:lol Harden

I despise that guy
Harden is horrid. Only chucks and flops

[hater]

Rose looks good :tu

[ElNono]

Brazil gotta deny the ball there

[Brunodf]

D.Rose has a weird voice

[testies]

Barbosa is just great. When he has to pass, he shoots. When he has to calm the game down, he rushes. When he has to shoot, he passes. When he has to foul, he doesn't. When he doesn't, he fouls. HE IS A CANCER. IMAGINE HAVING TO WATCH 12 YEARS OF BARBOSA IN YOUR NATIONAL TEAM

[elemento]

Unfortunately for Brazil Huertas is having a terrible game. Good news is that Splitter is easily Brazil's best player. Amazing game by Splitter so far.

[pgardn]

Brazil gotta deny the ball there

They really can't, it takes some athleticism in tighter spaces, they don't have any real athletes in their backcourt.

[pgardn]

Splitter has been taught how to play.
Imagine that...

[PingPong]

Laprovittola, Herrmann and Mata made the Argentina NT.

[Mayhem321]

Unfortunately for Brazil Huertas is having a terrible game. Good news is that Splitter is easily Brazil's best player. Amazing game by Splitter so far.
Have you watched Brazil's previous games?
Is that how Huertas plays now or is he just having a bad game?

[testies]

Watch Machado come in, and the difference skyrocket to 20+ pts

You just know its gonna happen elemento

[testies]

Have you watched Brazil's previous games?
Is that how Huertas plays now or is he just having a bad game?

he's like 32 now... age caught up to him

[Mayhem321]

Laprovittola, Herrmann and Mata made the Argentina NT.
They all will play in brazilian's league this season.
Argentina should be worried :lol

[ElNono]

They really can't, it takes some athleticism in tighter spaces, they don't have any real athletes in their backcourt.

I mean in the inbound. Force somebody else to beat you

[elemento]

Have you watched Brazil's previous games?
Is that how Huertas plays now or is he just having a bad game?

Nah he is a very solid PG. He is just having a bad game.

[elemento]

Watch Machado come in, and the difference skyrocket to 20+ pts

You just know its gonna happen elemento (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=20945)

Can't deny that Machado is horrible. Hopefully he can hit some 3s, otherwise he is useless. Can't defend a chair.

[pgardn]

I mean in the inbound. Force somebody else to beat you

Maybe just tackle him, he is a strong mofo. Rose can put a finger on their guards and get separation.
A double was called for i guess.

Aside: Harden needs to sit. Bad D, too much dribbling, he is a ball stopper in these disjointed games.

[PingPong]

Brazil should hire some american coaches for their U-17 and U-19 teams to teach those fuckers how to play defense and against defense. The brazilian coaches just teach them to chuck trees all day and ignore defense. Some talented kids go play in the soft and bitchy Spanish league. Not a good deal.

[PingPong]

Have you watched Brazil's previous games?
Is that how Huertas plays now or is he just having a bad game?

Huertas just plays well against euro defense.

[Brunodf]

:lol Curry

[TE]

Brazil should hire some american coaches for their U-17 and U-19 teams to teach those fuckers how to play defense and against defense. The brazilian coaches just teach them to chuck trees all day and ignore defense. Some talented kids go play in the soft and bitchy Spanish league. Not a good deal.
They don't have anywhere near the talent to channel whatever coaching they get.

[PingPong]

DRose trying to blow his knees.

[TE]

Huertas just plays well against euro defense.
:lol He played decent in previous games vs US. Whatever offensive strategy Brazil has begins with Huertas in some modified pick and roll situation.

[PingPong]

They don't have anywhere near the talent to channel whatever coaching they get.

They need a program like the brazillian volleyball federation did. Start working the 14 year old kids. When the players reach 18, they will be playing like and against the professionals.

[testies]

Brazil should hire some american coaches for their U-17 and U-19 teams to teach those fuckers how to play defense and against defense. The brazilian coaches just teach them to chuck trees all day and ignore defense. Some talented kids go play in the soft and bitchy Spanish league. Not a good deal.

we don't really have any functional youth system in any sports.. we just win at soccer due to sheer population interest in soccer

we have one of worse public school system in the world, so we are forced to develop from social clubs which are for unathletic middle class white kids.. the favela kids don't have any option to swim/track/basketball etc

[hater]

Brazil should hire some american coaches for their U-17 and U-19 teams to teach those fuckers how to play defense and against defense. The brazilian coaches just teach them to chuck trees all day and ignore defense. Some talented kids go play in the soft and bitchy Spanish league. Not a good deal.

:lol the only reason USA players cause turnovers is due to their athleticism and speed. They are not a good defensive team IMO.

Magnano runs circles around most "american coaches"

[hater]

Harden, what a selfish pOS he had Davis alone and decided to take it to the hole vs. 3 brazilians :lol

[Mayhem321]

Splitter back in for dat final push for the win :downspin:

[PingPong]

:lol the only reason USA players cause turnovers is due to their athleticism and speed. They are not a good defensive team IMO.

Magnano runs circles around most "american coaches"

Yeah, he raped the us team in 2004. But he is the main team coach only. The rest is relegated to some old fucks, mostly former players without a college degree. The brazilian backcourt can't play against Curry-Harden,-Irving-Thompson, lol

[manufan10]

:lol Harden 3-1 break, and takes it himself.

[GB20]

team USA is about dunking and that is it. they need to start moving the ball

[Brunodf]

That's game

[hater]

Splitter just got shitted on :lol

[TE]

There's nothing old school about Harden drawing fouls. Old school players would bitchslap Harden.

[TE]

Davis is a fucking beast

[TE]

Boheim's zone is so overrated. I can't wait till it's exposed on a bigger scale versus teams like Spain.

[hater]

Davis is a fucking beast

yup easily best athlete in the NBA and best bigman. plus he got range and the right attitude. Good for the nba

[PingPong]

Splitter, this is not the Spurs.

[testies]

USA is good, but most of it is sheer amount of players to rotate. Brazil has to put in Larry Taylor and Raulzinho to rest starters -.-

[ElNono]

save for a couple of monkeyballing plays, Rose was pretty meh

[daslicer]

The score is deceptive but it was a lot closer for most of the game up until Davis blew this game open. Davis was a huge reason for the US winning this game.

[ElNono]

It's a practice game... Im sure both coach K and Magnano are gonna save the good stuff for when the games matter... still, good game overall

[testies]

Down 5 to start the 4th, now they are down 22... mental midget Brazil will mental midget always

[testies]

James Harden 11 Fts =/

[pgardn]

Splitter is very good on this team.
They need him.

The Spurs will keep him also.
Overall, Tiago had a good game.

And overall, this illustrates how bad a bunch of good players can be.
This is simply barbaric basketball won by the team with the big club just bullying.

[TheyCallMePro]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

[PingPong]

Any chances to the Spurs get Davis?

[ElNono]

Pretty clear this team goes as far as Davis takes them...

[TE]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.
Should a player risk globalizing his "brand" to possibly get a bad injury? Before the Paul George injury, this was a question I'm sure ran through the minds of these players. Now even more so.

[ElNono]

Next game is vs Dominican Republic, Wed at 7PM EST on NBTV

[pgardn]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

Im glad KL, Manu and Tony are all missing out on this.
There is one goal in this, NBA championship, for the Spurs.
Period. When a legit world league is born let us know.

This is not soccer where you can take solace you won the World Cup, when your club team got destroyed (are you listening Bayern). Or the EPL where you win some cup finally and feel good(Arsenal).

[pgardn]

Any chances to the Spurs get Davis?

No.

Unless he wants us and sacrifices.

[PingPong]

Few people watch the fucking FIBA world cup. The olympic games makes some sense, but the "World Cup" is a joke and a risk.

[elemento]

Brazil played well 2nd and 3rd quarters and was terrible in the 1st and the last one. Huertas had too many TOs, he didn't care of the ball and he was trying some fancy shit when he really shouldn't. I think Neto played way better than him. Bright spot was Brazil's front-court.

Brazil has a nice front-court, and Splitter played very wel.

As for US, It was supposed to be Rose's show, but he looked bad. Some flashes, but not even close to the old Derrick Rose. Harden/Davis were US's best players.

[wildchild]

Few people watch the fucking FIBA world cup. The olympic games makes some sense, but the "World Cup" is a joke and a risk.
:tu

[Ginobili3]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvNLErxCAAA2MfU.jpg

[Mr. Body]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

Fuck that shit.

[Venti Quattro]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

:lmao It's much more than that. These athletes are getting paid millions to play at their best level and take care of their bodies. Risking their bodies for country wherein they get nothing and their mother franchises don't get any insurance is enough motivation to back out.

Playing for the country is a personal decision and one should not be criticized for not doing so.

Psh plus it's not like the NBA is not popular on the global stage

[TE]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvNLErxCAAA2MfU.jpg
Haha

[hater]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

in a league where scrubs like Dwight Howard and Carmelo get max money it doesn't matter if they even say the word "team USA"


the league GMs are already handing out money to pretty much any old scrub they see so playing in team USA means jack shit

[mrjap2x]

What was Splitter's stat line? Saw some box scores but only had USA's score.

Splitter did have at least 1 successful post up against Davis.

[hyhy]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

Honestly? The world dun care. They only care about their own country in these kind of games. Who gives a sh1t about Team USA unless theres someone from the team you like(ie, spurs players).

[Dex]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

No one is getting contracts based off the performances they put in for the US national team. Even at the Olympics, considering the current dominating state of the team.

The players on this team either already have brands, or aren't deserving of them, and these games aren't going to change that.

BTW, Kawhi is already Jordan branded, so I'm pretty sure he couldn't care less.

[100%duncan]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Ice009]

Splitter is very good on this team.
They need him.

The Spurs will keep him also.
Overall, Tiago had a good game.

Who said that the Spurs wouldn't keep Splitter? Where do you people come up with this crap?


Pretty clear this team goes as far as Davis takes them...

Why were the Team USA commentators saying during the game that his spot on the team is in question? Before they even said that, I figured he was pretty much a lock to make the team.


The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

What the fuck kind of post is this? They want to rest for the NBA season. Why don't you go out there and play, and put your body on the line, and let's see how you feel through an 82 game season grind after playing in the Olympics or World Cup.

Kawhi already explained himself. He basically said he saw how Manu and TP both looked after playing during the summer the last two seasons, and he thought it's in his best interest and the team's best interest that he doesn't play. It's not purely about marketing and money for Kawhi. He wants to win in the NBA against the best competition, and he wants to give his team and himself the best chance to do that.

Did you see Jordan play in the summer every year? He didn't, and he did alright for himself by winning in the NBA against the best players in the world.

[timtonymanu]

The players that withdrew from Team USA just don't get it.

All of these games will be on ESPN. 10's of millions of people will be watching. The player's brands will gain value, and NBA teams will be watching to see who to sign come next free agency.

America cares. The world cares. And the players should absolutely care. The players that withdrew (including Kawhi) are the ones who look like fools for missing out on all of this.

You really are one of the strangest posters on here.

[pgardn]

Who said that the Spurs wouldn't keep Splitter? Where do you people come up with this crap?



.

No one ya dumb fck.

People on this board were disappointed with his contract.
The statement was meant to confirm his presence on our team as important.

[Ice009]

People on this board were disappointed with his contract.
The statement was meant to confirm his presence on our team as important.

Most people would have realized he earned that contract with his play in the earlier rounds of the playoffs. Why even bother saying the Spurs will keep Splitter. He's under contract, so unless you've heard otherwise, there was no point in you even mentioning it.

[Mayhem321]

What was Splitter's stat line? Saw some box scores but only had USA's score.

Splitter did have at least 1 successful post up against Davis.

16 points 2 rebounds and 3 assists on 8/9 shooting.

[pgardn]

Most people would have realized he earned that contract with his play in the earlier rounds of the playoffs. Why even bother saying the Spurs will keep Splitter. He's under contract, so unless you've heard otherwise, there was no point in you even mentioning it.

Oh good Christ...

I just mentioned his contract.
You are taking things to literally and not in the context of the game played last night.
The only person who should be confused is... you.
Nawh git outta town pardner

[elemento]

What was Splitter's stat line? Saw some box scores but only had USA's score.

Splitter did have at least 1 successful post up against Davis.

Yeah, and one of them was a typical Timmy move. Calm under the basket using a pump fake to get a clean easy basket.

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvNLErxCAAA2MfU.jpg

Fucking boss. :hat