Official Eurobasket 2015 thread

[Mamuza94]

675cm (265.748031 inches) - FIBA, 724cm (285.03937 inches) - NBA.

[BD24]

675cm (265.748031 inches) - FIBA, 724cm (285.03937 inches) - NBA.
Wow its over a foot closer, quite the difference.

[dweaver99027]

Yup, that's why marginally consistent Euro shooters mostly crap out in the States, like Papanikolaou. Speaking of which, Greece looking stronger by the day, beat Bosnia by 40, Giannis showing great stuff and range (the inverse phenomenon going from NBA to FIBA) .

[Mamuza94]

Serbia beat again Israel 79-71 (http://live.baskethotel.com/ibba/), this time harder than yesterday, but Miroslav Raduljica absolutely dominated the paint once again.

After the first win in Tel Aviv (85-70), Serbia prevailed again over Israel with Raduljica doing the main damage. Panathinaikos’ center scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Next to Raduljica there were two more big guys who helped a lot. Zoran Erceg added 11 points and Ognen Kuzmic 9 with 7 rebounds. Milos Teodosic scored 6 points and dished 6 assists.
Israel cut Serbia’s lead (76-62, 36′) in the last minutes, while the visitors were leading the score since the start of the game. Lior Eliyahu (14p) was the only player with double digits among the Israelis

[TheDoctor]

So what if Porker looks great vs euroscrubs???

Means nothing to me. He needs to look good vs American athletes

I was thinking the same thing. Actually, Porker looked quite good at the beginning of last season. Then injuries happened.

I bet he will look awesome again at the start of the season and look like shit for the rest of it.

[Mamuza94]

Greece:
Nikos Zisis, Giannis Bourousis, Vassilis Spanoulis, Kostas Kaimakoglou, Giorgos Printezis, Nick Calathes, Kostas Papanikolaou, Kostas Sloukas, Stratos Perperoglou, Kostas Koufos, Vangelis Mantzaris i Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Strong team.

[monkeypunk]

Greece:
Nikos Zisis, Giannis Bourousis, Vassilis Spanoulis, Kostas Kaimakoglou, Giorgos Printezis, Nick Calathes, Kostas Papanikolaou, Kostas Sloukas, Stratos Perperoglou, Kostas Koufos, Vangelis Mantzaris i Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Strong team.

VSpan thread!!!

[Mamuza94]

Alexis Ajinca won't play at Eurobasket for France due to an injury (foot). His place will probably take Mouhammadou Jaiteh

[dweaver99027]

Greece: Nikos Zisis, Giannis Bourousis, Vassilis Spanoulis, Kostas Kaimakoglou, Giorgos Printezis, Nick Calathes, Kostas Papanikolaou, Kostas Sloukas, Stratos Perperoglou, Kostas Koufos, Vangelis Mantzaris i Giannis Antetokounmpo. Strong team. Pretty much the Top 12 Greek players at the moment. Little thin in big man depth but seeing more Giannis at the 4 is good in my book. Definitely in the race for a Top 3 finish, if the threes start falling could go all the way.

[Brazil]

Alexis Ajinca won't play at Eurobasket for France due to an injury (foot). His place will probably take Mamadou Jaiteh.

it's quite an issue for France tbh

[k_nguyen93]

I think we might be done seeing Noah compete for France too. How are you going to pass up the chance to defend a title in a tournament that France is cohosting?

[Brazil]

I think we might be done seeing Noah compete for France too. How are you going to pass up the chance to defend a title in a tournament that France is cohosting?

yup

Noah is pretty much done with FNT

it has never been his priority, he said that numerous times.. he doesn't feel he is French, he barely speaks French tbh

[Mamuza94]

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/11898650_10153509533691271_6534957243322593537_n.p ng?oh=8385b02a9c4d09fe1be4dd5109c5255d&oe=5666BEB5

BTW. Its official now,
Pedja Materic ‏@PedjaMateric (https://twitter.com/PedjaMateric) (his agent):
"Congratulations to @mamjaiteh14 (https://twitter.com/mamjaiteh14) who will play for France in Euro 2015! 4 BeoBasket clients in the French NT."

[jyra]

Germany - France tipping off right now: http://www.basketball-bund.de/livestream (legal stream, not sure if it works outside of Germany)

This really shouldn't be a close game unless Germany gets hot from 3.

[Brazil]

Germany - France tipping off right now: http://www.basketball-bund.de/livestream (legal stream, not sure if it works outside of Germany)

This really shouldn't be a close game unless Germany gets hot from 3.

A line up with Dirk N has to be respected no matter what tbh

[Lady M]

A line up with Dirk N has to be respected no matter what tbh

and without we have 13-0 for France

[Brazil]

50-19 oups :lol

[jyra]

France is not messing around. :lol

TP and Boris barely even played any minutes.

[Lady M]

France is not messing around. :lol

TP and Boris barely even played any minutes.

they play all the 1st quater :)

[TheGreatYacht]

How is MVParker doing? Assisting the team as always?

[jyra]

they play all the 1st quater :)

Oh, I guess it didn't feel like that they were all that involved outside the first 5 minutes. France's depth is unreal.

[TheGreatYacht]

Holy shit. Just the France vs Belgium highlights.. Didn't know Curry was French

[ceperez]

Mouhammadou Jaiteh ... I wonder why Spurs didn't pick him up over Cady Lallane

[Mamuza94]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfFM7DFMu60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chggBhzI_4M

[Mamuza94]

Last pratice game and another victory vs Slovenia. This time, that was a little harder (after OT).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku6McUFWZs0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv1r8dkLtdg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxC0YuSnPM

[Silver&Black]

Boris Diaw plays his 200th game for France. Congrats Bobo...you are an inspiration for all true Spurs fans and my hero.

637611941062672384

:bobo

Read full article here:

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2015/08/29/diaw-plays-200th-game-for-france/

[TheGreatYacht]

Legend :bobo

[ace3g]

Sportando @sportando
(https://twitter.com/sportando)VIDEO: Marco Belinelli scored 25 points in 24 minutes vs. Michigan State sportando.com/en/national-te… (http://t.co/WhfGlntfwY) pic.twitter.com/G3bcxzMeeq (http://t.co/G3bcxzMeeq)

[ace3g]

France beat Germany 68-63 in friendly:

http://live.fibaeurope.com/www/Game.aspx?acc=3&gameID=67465&lng=de

[jyra]

Much better effort in this game. Dirk is starting to look like himself again.

TP didn't see any minutes outside of the first quarter, probably just some extended rest before the tournament.
Boris struggled shooting the ball for the most part and wasn't quite as sharp passing the ball but came up big defensively down the stretch guarding Dirk.

I'm glad that Nando is playing confidently, no signs of hesitation and always on the move looking to make something happen. It's too bad that he couldn't do this for the Spurs.

[ceperez]

Much better effort in this game. Dirk is starting to look like himself again.

TP didn't see any minutes outside of the first quarter, probably just some extended rest before the tournament.
Boris struggled shooting the ball for the most part and wasn't quite as sharp passing the ball but came up big defensively down the stretch guarding Dirk.

I'm glad that Nando is playing confidently, no signs of hesitation and always on the move looking to make something happen. It's too bad that he couldn't do this for the Spurs.

He wanted playing time and there was none to give away. The Spurs error was to draft Cojo, therefore clogging up the entire PG rotation.

[Braff]

Nando played really well in Euroleague this season, I still think he can bring something to an NBA team

[Mamuza94]

Final Serbia roster:

Miloš Teodosić, Stefan Marković, Nemanja Nedović, Bogdan Bogdanović, Dragan Milosavljević, Nikola Kalinić, Marko Simonović, Nemanja Bjelica, Zoran Erceg, Miroslav Raduljica, Ognjen Kuzmić i Nikola Milutinov.

Dangubić and Štimac will not go to Berlin.

Lithuania:
https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/11986467_715607065237677_3864674044314303701_n.jpg ?oh=297b157bd691d46554ac0edf2c1f3372&oe=5664BCA4

Italy:

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11221905_715541288577588_988382854927300385_n.jpg? oh=8cc182274c2151bf0f99639103a1e6f5&oe=56752341

Russia:

Dmitry Khvostov, Evgeny Baburin, Vitaly Fridzon, Anton Ponkrashov, Yegor Vyaltsev, Sergei Monya, Andrey Vorontsevich, Semen Antonov, Nikita Kurbanov, Andrei Zubkov, Ruslan Pateev i Andrey Desyatnikov.

[Fireball]

Just secured some tickets to watch Germany vs. Serbia on Sunday ... I doubt Germany has a chance, but I never watched Nowitzki live, so ...

[FlAVaK]

Watch ALL games online for just € 8,99 here (https://secure.livebasketball.tv/buy?WT.mc_id=CmpType:Display*Asset:Banner*CmpID:Eu roBasket15)

[ElNono]

Watch ALL games online for just € 8,99 here (https://secure.livebasketball.tv/buy?WT.mc_id=CmpType:Display*Asset:Banner*CmpID:Eu roBasket15)

FWIW, if you're in the US, all games will be broadcast on ESPN3 online for free...

[SAGirl]

FWIW, if you're in the US, all games will be broadcast on ESPN3 online for free...
Thank you for sharing that Nono. :toast

[Fireball]

Watch ALL games online for just € 8,99 here (https://secure.livebasketball.tv/buy?WT.mc_id=CmpType:Display*Asset:Banner*CmpID:Eu roBasket15)

thank you .. I guess I will try that

[FlAVaK]

FWIW, if you're in the US, all games will be broadcast on ESPN3 online for free...

Guess I`ll "move" to the US via proxy then. Thanks :toast

[Braff]

Antoine Diot won't play with France because of an injury, Thomas Heurtel is in.

He was huge last year during the World Cup without Parker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3rbNPt98Ew :lol), but seemed a little out of form before getting cut out of the team during the summer, I hope he can do better now.

[kobyz]

Antoine Diot won't play with France because of an injury, Thomas Heurtel is in.

He was huge last year during the World Cup without Parker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3rbNPt98Ew :lol), but seemed a little out of form before getting cut out of the team during the summer, I hope he can do better now.
Surprise he agreed to come back after how he got treated when the coach joked on him by preferring Diot over him and not let him in the first place...

[jyra]

Pretty cool short (french) documentary about the U18 Eurobasket in 2000 featuring TP, Diaw (and Turiaf, Pietrus, Diawara):

http://www.lequipe.fr/explore-video/basket-les-enfants-de-zadar/ (http://www.lequipe.fr/explore-video/basket-les-enfants-de-zadar/)

No matter how often I see it, skinny Boris keeps astounding me.

[NASpurs]

Guess I`ll "move" to the US via proxy then. Thanks :toast

It's not "free" per se. You gotta have a cable subscription for ESPN for that to work. It asks for your cable provider log in credentials when you try to stream.

[ElNono]

It's not "free" per se. You gotta have a cable subscription for ESPN for that to work. It asks for your cable provider log in credentials when you try to stream.

No log in required for Comcast and Verizon, AFAIK... (don't need one here)

[ChumpDumper]

They are going to start showing ESPN3 events on all the extra Game Plan type channels at some point.

[Braff]

Surprise he agreed to come back after how he got treated when the coach joked on him by preferring Diot over him and not let him in the first place...

I like Heurtel, but I'd rather take Diot when TP is in the team tbh. Diot brings energy and defense in the backcourt, that's not the case with Tony/Nando/Fournier or Heurtel. I think he can do well though, despite a pretty bad training camp with France. Hopefully he'll want some "revenge" and play this way.

[Mamuza94]

Heurtel refuse to come back to team. So, Antoine Diot will be replaced with Leo Westermann. So glad for Leo!!! :downspin:

[sinok]

Heurteul did not refuse, it's rather it's team that denied him to join the French team, telling that he was "globally exhausted" or some shit, and as there was no more time left to register the players, the french federation couldn't manage to make Heurtel come for a physical.

Thus, enters Westermann.

[Brazil]

Pretty cool short (french) documentary about the U18 Eurobasket in 2000 featuring TP, Diaw (and Turiaf, Pietrus, Diawara):

http://www.lequipe.fr/explore-video/basket-les-enfants-de-zadar/ (http://www.lequipe.fr/explore-video/basket-les-enfants-de-zadar/)

No matter how often I see it, skinny Boris keeps astounding me.

documentary is cool tbh

wanted to create a thread but it's all in French so 99% of posters would not be interested...

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COEH0pBWwAA0Czt.png:large

[Mamuza94]

And great coach - Igor Kokoškov.

[turkish spurs fan]

turkey have a really bad roster, a lot of untalented players. but coach ataman knows how to win.

[ace3g]

The games have started

[ace3g]

One final Euro trip for Tony ParkerMONTPELLIER, France -- Tony Parker has little left to prove, in the NBA or international basketball, but it is the pursuit of history, the San Antonio Spurs guard claims, that will drive him on for the remainder of his playing career.

Trading silver and black for bleu, the four-time NBA champion will start his quest for the second EuroBasket title of his career in the Mediterranean city of Montpellier on Saturday when defending champion France faces Finland in a group-stage opener.

continue reading: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13584377/nba-san-antonio-spurs-tony-parker-ready-final-run-eurobasket

[turkish spurs fan]

bjelica, pure class. i always say.

[jyra]

Raduljica has seen no daylight against Pau Gasol so far and Kuzmic looks incredibly limited. I hope Milutinov gets some minutes in the second half.

[turkish spurs fan]

bjelica wants to win gold and to be mvp.

[ace3g]

Link to France game

http://live.fibaeurope.com/www/Game.aspx?game_number=9323-A-3

[Raven]

Turkey just pulled a reverse Pop fouling a 13/13 on the line Gallinari with 2 ahead and 7 seconds left. They won.

[turkish spurs fan]

ataman won againts italy

[turkish spurs fan]

Turkey just pulled a reverse Pop fouling a 13/13 on the line Gallinari with 2 ahead and 7 seconds left. They won.

ergin ataman: "at last offense i felt they would score, their baskets were all difficult so we did foul. we can say coach feelings."

[turkish spurs fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COKvXtFUwAUw5pv.jpg

[LittleCriminal]

De Colo with 16 pts 7 reb 6 assists
Parker 23 pts

[Mamuza94]

Spain - Serbia (full game):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-UFQ9OqV9Q

[kobyz]

What happened to France? Seems like Heurteul will be bigger miss than people thought, Parker past his prime and need good backup to help carry the pg position...

[Mamuza94]

Milutinov IN.

[sinok]

French defense was a mess during the fourth quarter, and Parker was clearly tired (and a mess) at the end of the game (Westermann played something like two minutes, just nothing).
De Colo (a semi surprise, he was good in all preparation games) and Batum were good though.

They just did pretty much nothing in terms of training for the 5 days before the start of the Eurobasket because they were scared of injuries after what happened to Ajinça and Diot.

Probably will get better through the next games, as conditioning gets better and Westermann better integrated.

[jyra]

Solid minutes for Milutinov in the first half against Germany, he set some hard screens leading to easy baskets but wasn't involved much otherwise.

[Fireball]

what an experience ... I sat way up under the roof of the arena, but the atmosphere was awesome ... losing with only 2 points to Serbia is quite good. great game ... although I did not even realize Milutinov played :lol

[CGD]

Solid minutes for Milutinov in the first half against Germany, he set some hard screens leading to easy baskets but wasn't involved much otherwise.

Agree. I thought he had great movement, setting solid picks and clearing space. In that respect very reminiscent of Tiago.

And that Bjelica, what a stud. First time watching him.

[GermanSpursFan]

It was so close ....

Dirk played very good . I want to see a win against Turkey and Italy .

The german team goal is the third place in the group B

[Solid D]

http://youtu.be/q0wkeEOdFKs

[Fireball]

It was so close ....

Dirk played very good . I want to see a win against Turkey and Italy .

The german team goal is the third place in the group B

Thats the plan! Hopefully the coach plays Pleiß more ... you need to have a little more confidence in your player even if he picks up two fouls early.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COUXiJpXAAA3O1a.jpg:large

[apalisoc_9]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COUXiJpXAAA3O1a.jpg:large

Gortat looks short..

he looks like he's 6'9 at best..

[313]

That Vika guy looks like he's 60 years old

[ace3g]

stats link for France vs Poland

http://live.fibaeurope.com/www/Game.aspx?acc=1&gameID=69801&lng=en

[jyra]

Pop in Berlin to take in some Eurobasket:

641285290880036865

[Nathan89]

Gortat looks short..

he looks like he's 6'9 at best..

He's not standing straight up.

[turkish spurs fan]

It was so close ....

Dirk played very good . I want to see a win against Turkey and Italy .

The german team goal is the third place in the group B

hi

[lefty]

Mustafa Kemal, Hakan Sukur, Tarkan, IBrahim Tatlises, Burak Kut, buyuk beden, evet, Arda Turan, Turkish lira, Iskender, izgara kofte, Ayran

YOU WILL SEE

[turkish spurs fan]

Mustafa Kemal, Hakan Sukur, Tarkan, IBrahim Tatlises, Burak Kut, buyuk beden, evet, Arda Turan, Turkish lira, Iskender, izgara kofte, Ayran

YOU WILL SEE

what is buyuk beden?

[hater]

Mustafa Kemal, Hakan Sukur, Tarkan, IBrahim Tatlises, Burak Kut, buyuk beden, evet, Arda Turan, Turkish lira, Iskender, izgara kofte, Ayran

YOU WILL SEE


Is this the roster for the Republic of ISIS?

[lefty]

what is buyuk beden?
If you are Turkish, you should know

[lefty]

Is this the roster for the Republic of ISIS?
http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/c4382f43-f3f4-4ba0-80bd-79c8f39908e9/dae316c3-ddd3-461f-8299-0fba29756ac7.gif

[TheGreatYacht]

Is this the roster for the Republic of ISIS?
:lmao

[TrainOfThought5]

Pop in Berlin to take in some Eurobasket:

641285290880036865

You mean scout for the next ginobili and Parker? :lobt2:

[Fireball]

Bellinelli on fire in the third q against Spain ... I am cheering for him although Italy should lose this game if Germany shall have any chance to advance

[r0drig0lac]

Marco just punishing these fools

[Mamuza94]

Today at TO in game vs Iceland, coach Djordjevic call something with name "Ginobili". After game, Nedovic explain to journalists that it's the special for last seconds that will finish with Teodosic 3pt shot. :)

[Fireball]

I know his defense was horrible, but I am gonna miss him ... if he is hot ... whew!

[From Downtown]

Beli was on fire today
Gallinari is amazing,hope he can stay free from injury in the upcoming season


Is Gasol really 35? :wow

[turkish spurs fan]

turkey vs serbia will be great game. serbia roster are better then turkey but the coach of turkey, ergin ataman loves this style of games very much

[turkish spurs fan]

turkey look tired

[jyra]

turkey look tired

That's hardly a surprise. The schedule is tough as it is for all the teams with 5 games in 6 days and Turkey also plays a short rotation with only 8 guys.

[turkish spurs fan]

That's hardly a surprise. The schedule is tough as it is for all the teams with 5 games in 6 days and Turkey also plays a short rotation with only 8 guys.

yes i know that but after italy won againts spain, i expected turkey may force their limit. now we see they dont have energy enough.

[turkish spurs fan]

http://i.hizliresim.com/RVZ1ba.png

(via ismail senol)

the 4. one will play vs france.

[Texas_Ranger]

Serbia is like 5 times better than Turkey. This was an easy win to predict.

[turkish spurs fan]

Serbia is like 5 times better than Turkey. This was an easy win to predict.

i support serbia for gold if they dont match turkey. i love nemanja bjelica. i follow him still he was teen. i m happy for his level now.

[hater]

The Ferrari about to go VA FAN CULO on that german ass

[hater]

:lmao germany has a guy called Hipster :lol

[hater]

:lmao Beli to the 2nd row fan in his best Manu impression

[hater]

Dirk looks absolutely done

[hater]

didn't know Westbrook plays for Germany :lol

heroballer

[hater]

goddam German WEstbrook carrying them Panzers

[Kawhitstorm]

Dirk looks absolutely done

I LOVE IT!

[hater]

:lol black man carrying the Third Reich :lol

[hater]

The Ferrari about to go VA FAN CULO on that german ass

told u

Ferrari going apeshit after pulling a 2013 Ginobili early :lol

this niggas got balls of steel :wow

[hater]

Holy shit what a game.

:lol German chuckbrook even chuking his team out of last second lead like the real Rus :lol

[hater]

Holy shit some asshole switched my live stream at the last second.

[Kawhitstorm]

Holy shit some asshole switched my live stream at the last second.

Definitely a German fan.

[turkish spurs fan]

Turkey just pulled a reverse Pop fouling a 13/13 on the line Gallinari with 2 ahead and 7 seconds left. They won.


ergin ataman: "at last offense i felt they would score, their baskets were all difficult so we did foul. we can say coach feelings."

germany coach should do the same.

[hater]

Called it.

Damn Ferrari.

[hater]

Why do Italians love to drop loads on Germans in Berlin?

[From Downtown]

The Rockets got a massive steal with Gentile

[From Downtown]

Why do Italians love to drop loads on Germans in Berlin?
They're just totally unable to beat us

[Kawhitstorm]

Why do Italians love to drop loads on Germans in Berlin?

Germans love to swallow

[hater]

Red Army going Crimea on them Frenchies

[hater]

:lmao Les Pommes Frites down double digits already

[Brazil]

Red Army going Crimea on them Frenchies

Russia is already out, they play zone and France cannot hit the side of a barne... coasting tbh

[From Downtown]

I think they're doing it on purpose just to avoid Spain tbh

[Brazil]

and just like that it's a tie :lol

joke aside, De Colo is playing out of his mind this competition tbh

[FlAVaK]

I think they're doing it on purpose just to avoid Spain tbh

If both Spain and Turkey beat Iceland and Germany loses to Spain, Spain should be third ahead of Turkey, because they won the heads-up!?

So this would be risky tanking by France...

[Brazil]

and Bobo is struggling

[Brazil]

De Colo in MJ mode tbh :lol

[Brazil]

If both Spain and Turkey beat Iceland and Germany loses to Spain, Spain should be third ahead of Turkey, because they won the heads-up!?

So this would be risky tanking by France...

France is not tanking, they want first place

[From Downtown]

If both Spain and Turkey beat Iceland and Germany loses to Spain, Spain should be third ahead of Turkey, because they won the heads-up!?

So this would be risky tanking by France...
Depends on Italy,if we lose and what you said happens all 3 teams will have a 3-2 record,but while Spain would have won the heads-up,they lost against Italy,which lost against Turkey,so it'll be down to point differential I think

But France won so who cares :lol

[Brazil]

and it's a win

close game but a win is a win

France can thank Rudy and Nando

[Braff]

Nando MVP tbh

[dweaver99027]

Serbia and Greece seem like the most convincing squads at the moment, Serbia more so. None of the others has played like a tournament favorite throughout the first 4 games, only in spurts. Plenty of fun games so far.

[Kawhitstorm]

Serbia and Greece seem like the most convincing squads at the moment, Serbia more so. None of the others has played like a tournament favorite throughout the first 4 games, only in spurts. Plenty of fun games so far.

Italy has to be a dark horse now that Belly/Gallo are letting their nuts hang every time they step onto the court. They can drop 50 on any squad & are money during crunch time.

[From Downtown]

Italy has to be a dark horse now that Belly/Gallo are letting their nuts hang every time they step onto the court. They can drop 50 on any squad & are money during crunch time.
We're not flawless though,we miss a good PG and that could be a problem,and Bargnani has been good not only on offense but also on defense in the last three games,but how long is it going to last? We haven't got another high quality big
Beli as well when he's on fire he's unable to miss,but when he's cold he's so damn cold and still doesn't stop shooting
Said that,Gallo is the best SF in Europe,Gentile has been showing why he's considered the best player in the Italian League and he's got guts,the bench has showed up and helped no matter if with scoring,defense or hustle and in general we're a pretty talented (and clutch) team offensively,but I still think we're behind the likes of France,Serbia,Greece and Spain
Then of course in such a short tournament everything can happen

[hater]

Italys defense is fucking horrid.

But as long and Gallo is playing like Lebron and Beli like Larry Bird on offense they will be tough to beat.

[Kawhitstorm]

I still think we're behind the likes of France,Serbia,Greece and Spain
Then of course in such a short tournament everything can happen

Gobert's value will be marginalized against Italy b/c Belly/Gallo are jump shooter & Spain had no answer for Belly/Gallo. Greece/Serbia might smash Italy unless their defense improves.

[DPG21920]

How did TP play?

[Brazil]

How did TP play?

Coasting a bit tbh he put some important baskets to lead the come back but nothing much to be noted... France has relied on lauvergne, Nando and gobert. Diaw had an horrible game tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

How did TP play?

He playing like Kobe did back in the 2012 Olympics.

[Kawhitstorm]

Ayon went beast-mode on Scola: 38 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks.

[apalisoc_9]

Parker had the biggest usage rate and took the most shots and was subpar...

he really should be spreading the ball..

everytime he tries to go hero, the other team makes a run...

At FIBA level, Parker is shooting WAY below 50% while taking WAY more shots than any other player in the team..

He's being a supreme ball hog.

[TheGreatYacht]

Ayon went beast-mode on Scola: 38 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks.
He was unstoppable, great year for him. Won in Europe with Real Madrid and is showing off in front of his country.. Didn't think he was this good. Proved me wrong

[Kawhitstorm]

He was unstoppable, great year for him. Won in Europe with Real Madrid and is showing off in front of his country.. Didn't think he was this good. Proved me wrong

He would have been useful in place of Baynes during the 1st rd series against the Clips...oh well.

[TheGreatYacht]

He would have been useful in place of Baynes during the 1st rd series against the Clips...oh well.
:pctoss

[From Downtown]

Gobert's value will be marginalized against Italy b/c Belly/Gallo are jump shooter & Spain had no answer for Belly/Gallo. Greece/Serbia might smash Italy unless their defense improves.
Yeah Bargnani too,France could have a problem with that
We play Serbia today,let's see what happens

[hater]

Serbia probably gonna destroy Italy today

[hater]

Germany exposed Italy's horrific perimeter D. Any penetrating guard can drop a load on that soft ass D.

it would take a legendary run from Danilo James and Marco Bird for this team to even advance far

[Brazil]

Parker had the biggest usage rate and took the most shots and was subpar...

he really should be spreading the ball..

everytime he tries to go hero, the other team makes a run...

At FIBA level, Parker is shooting WAY below 50% while taking WAY more shots than any other player in the team..

He's being a supreme ball hog.

:lol like you have a clue of what you are talking about

[FlAVaK]

http://assets.sport1.de/imagix/filter2/jpeg/_set=article_inline_original_size/imagix/e0cc6d5a-57b0-11e5-acef-f80f41fc6a62

Right after the game he criticized the coach for wanting the team to foul 3 up, 20 seconds to go in regulation...

[hater]

http://assets.sport1.de/imagix/filter2/jpeg/_set=article_inline_original_size/imagix/e0cc6d5a-57b0-11e5-acef-f80f41fc6a62

Right after the game he criticized the coach for wanting the team to foul 3 up, 20 seconds to go in regulation...

the German Westchuck. Amazing how much this guy resembles WB :lol

germany has no shot with this guy at the helm

[hater]

Teodosic dude is the real deal. best player in the tournament IMO

[From Downtown]

Teodosic dude is the real deal. best player in the tournament IMO
There's some days when he can even be a problem for his own team,but when he's on he's unstoppable and a joy to watch,his talent is pure and his passing skills are out of this world

[hater]

Ferrari out vs. Serbia. Italy getting clobbered. They are a shitty team without both Danilo James and Marco Bird.

[Mamuza94]

Teo is best PG in Europe, easy.

[DPG21920]

Coasting a bit tbh he put some important baskets to lead the come back but nothing much to be noted... France has relied on lauvergne, Nando and gobert. Diaw had an horrible game tbh

Any concerns with his level of play & signs of a bounce back year?

[kobyz]

http://assets.sport1.de/imagix/filter2/jpeg/_set=article_inline_original_size/imagix/e0cc6d5a-57b0-11e5-acef-f80f41fc6a62

Right after the game he criticized the coach for wanting the team to foul 3 up, 20 seconds to go in regulation...

Another team going down because of stupid coach, not fouling up by 3...

[From Downtown]

Another team going down because of stupid coach, not fouling up by 3...
They fouled up by 3...

[Brazil]

Any concerns with his level of play & signs of a bounce back year?

Well in terms of address he is doing ok, from 2 pts range he is at 19/35 but he is taking a bit more 3 pts than usual with not a great success.

Health wise he is in a much better shape than last year imo, he goes to the rim with ease, draw fools... at times he looks like his old self but he struggles finishing games, seems gased at times... preparation of FNT was meant to be progressive so that guys peak during second round. So we will see from there. No injuries seem to bother him. Ball distribution task is split between him, Boris and Nando. Defense is subpar even though getting better.

I'd say it is too soon to judge, next phase will give us more insight

[DPG21920]

Well in terms of address he is doing ok, from 2 pts range he is at 19/35 but he is taking a bit more 3 pts than usual with not a great success.

Health wise he is in a much better shape than last year imo, he goes to the rim with ease, draw fools... at times he looks like his old self but he struggles finishing games, seems gased at times... preparation of FNT was meant to be progressive so that guys peak during second round. So we will see from there. No injuries seem to bother him. Ball distribution task is split between him, Boris and Nando. Defense is subpar even though getting better.

I'd say it is too soon to judge, next phase will give us more insight

:tu

[hater]

:lol spain choking

[hater]

:lmao just waiting for David Hasselhoff to come out and talk shit to German bench :lol

[hater]

:wow german Westbrook :wow

[TheGreatYacht]

France plays again today? Wtf 8 games in like 4 days? Who is scheduling this, Apo?

[hater]

:lmao Spaniards

too bad German Westbrook will pull a US Westbrook and brick a FT :lol

[hater]

told u :lmao :lol :lol :lol :lmao

[turkish spurs fan]

refs were funny : )

[kobyz]

:lmao Spaniards

too bad German Westbrook will pull a US Westbrook and brick a FT :lol

In front of KD...

[FlAVaK]

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11998989_1106686942692323_4821654720357982298_n.jp g?oh=d7e8939f9ae2583d21f6a5cb2c4ac2c6&oe=566B4CBA

Ahh, the irony...

[ElNono]

Ayon went beast-mode on Scola: 38 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks.

This is why ARG qualifying was always a longshot, despite going undefeated up until the last two games. Canada with it's NBA talent was bound to get in good form and Mexico, with Ayon and playing at home, has all the advantages.

If ARG can beat Mexico on semis Friday, it will be a huge upset, tbh

[ElNono]

He was unstoppable, great year for him. Won in Europe with Real Madrid and is showing off in front of his country.. Didn't think he was this good. Proved me wrong

He should be back in the NBA, tbh...

[Brazil]

It seems for once it's gonna be an easy game for France

Lauvergne continues his solid play and Parker just look to distribute the ball

[apalisoc_9]

Parker distributing and the team winning easy? wow what a surprise..

Not.

What happend when he took 21 shots? OT against freaking FINLAND.

[SPURt]

Israel won that quarter, kind of surprising. Why aren't Mekel and Casspi playing?

[Brazil]

Maybe I spoke too soon :lol

[Brazil]

Parker distributing and the team winning easy? wow what a surprise..

Not.

What happend when he took 21 shots? OT against freaking FINLAND.

Some quick facts:

- You don't watch Euro Basket games
- You have no clue of what you are talking about
- Team is winning easy because Israel threw this game away and sent B team

[Brazil]

oh and B team Israel is now back under 10

:cry pls TP take over :cry

[TheGreatYacht]

Lead the team to victory, MVParker

[SPURt]

These announcers are garbage

[Brazil]

Gobert taking over tbh

[Brazil]

5 games 5 wins

no injury for Parker

well not bad

[turkish spurs fan]

turkey will win againts france. you will see!

[turkish spurs fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COkhA_0WEAEckwR.jpg:large

[TheGreatYacht]

Turkey had a good run

[turkish spurs fan]

5 years ago today. serbian fans will remember :lmao


https://twitter.com/demarkesports/status/642086000907419648

[Mamuza94]

My prediction:

1/4 finals:
Spain vs Greece
France vs Slovenia
Serbia vs Cezch
Italia vs Lithuania (not so sure for Lithua)

1/2 finals:
Greece vs France
Serbia vs Italia

Final:
Greece vs Serbia

Gold: Serbia
Silver: Greece
Bronze: France

[Mamuza94]

5 years ago today. serbian fans will remember :lmao


https://twitter.com/demarkesports/status/642086000907419648

Fuck yeah. That whole game was biggest robbery ever in basketball. EVER.

We will never get over the fact that we didn't play that final vs USA.

[turkish spurs fan]

Fuck yeah. That whole game was biggest robbery ever in basketball. EVER.

We will never get over the fact that we didn't play that final vs USA.

hahaha kerem tunceri's foot was on line.

[Mamuza94]

Wait, you really had to post this here? I am upset now, again. :@

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAA

Ok. Calm down.


hahaha kerem tunceri's foot was on line.

Ah, if only was that one mistake...

Do you know that Omer Asik is still probably most hated "sportsman" in Serbia? We are still swear him and his motherfucking eye.

http://i.imgur.com/bty7YOv.png


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA47Y1RzJqk

[turkish spurs fan]

Wait, you really had to post this here? I am upset now, again. :@

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAA

Ok. Calm down.



Ah, if only was that one mistake...

Do you know that Omer Asik is still probably most hated "sportsman" in Serbia? We are still swear him and his motherfucking eye.

http://i.imgur.com/bty7YOv.png


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA47Y1RzJqk




u remember or not, last play of ivkovic was awesome, hopefully our most stupid boy semih erden was aware and blocked. that could be one of the best tragedies in sports history


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3P8tfNuvQ8

[Mamuza94]

This, how is it turned out, is the biggest tragedy ever.

[hater]

France going in raw

[hater]

Parker still looks unable to penetrate and that's vs euroscrubs.

Not looking good

[Kawhitstorm]

Pau Gasol is on a mission to become a "Strech 4" this upcoming season. He doesn't want any part of Gobert in the paint.

[kobyz]

Parker looked more done than Dirk...

[eric365]

Parker looks done even against average players and being in great shape for his age

Spurs should trade a big for a playmaker guard that can drive to the basket asap with Manu and Parker being almost done at the same time

[hater]

Patty Mills better be ready to play 20 mpg tbh

or else we fucked.

good thing we got LMAlpha

[Kawhitstorm]

Patty Mills better be ready to play 20 mpg tbh

or else we fucked.

good thing we got LMAlpha

Tony is a role player, swapping Tiago w/ LMA & an ever improving Kawhi will more than make up for it. Manu on the other hand is the type of player that's not easily replaceable (Should have extended De Colo*SMH*) b/c he so dynamic (turnovers included). Hopefully, Kyle/Simmons can eat up minutes in the regular season so Manu can rest up. At the end of the day, the team is going to go as far as Kawhi can take them as you saw in the past 2 postseasons.

[TheGreatYacht]

Tony is a role player, swapping Tiago w/ LMA & an ever improving Kawhi will more than make up for it. Manu on the other hand is the type of player that's not easily replaceable (Should have extended De Colo*SMH*) b/c he so dynamic (turnovers included). Hopefully, Kyle/Simmons can eat up minutes in the regular season so Manu can rest up. At the end of the day, the team is going to go as far as Kawhi can take them as you saw in the past 2 postseasons.
Lmao at insinuating a system role player like Kawhi led the team to the finals. His only led team was last year and we got an early vacation to Cancun

[jyra]

First big upset with the Czechs led by Jan Vesely beating Croatia. Jiri Welsch also apparently still plays.

[hater]

Agree kawhi is a great 2nd banana and can only lead a team to playoff failure. But alongside LMAlpha we could have something.


Also yes although De Colo is ballin, I believe Kyle Anderson is a far superior player so yes I expect Kyle to also produce minutes at PG. Between TP, Mills and Anderson it should be a decent PG rotation to support Batman and Robison at the 3 and 4

[Mamuza94]

Czech - Serbia in 1/4.

Dr. Prof. Teodosic:

https://vine.co/v/eFp7DYh3VzA
https://vine.co/v/eFpmMFzIwud

[turkish spurs fan]

teodosic is a looser. bjelica is king, a true leader.

[Mamuza94]

Teodosic is half of Serbian team. Doctor.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc4Qmp3B2EQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op5lMcsPZ40

[turkish spurs fan]

teodosic always become stupid in finals. he cant stand the stress mentally. trying to be leader but he is not a true leader. he couldn't use any chance to be real winner. just kicked the ball away when they lost.

if i were serbian coach, i tell everybody nemanja bjelica is the leader of team. so may be teodosic's stress get lower.

[hater]

Teodosic is a genius. But his D is terrible. No wonder he prefers to stay in Europe and avoid NBA. He'd get torched.

Then again 99% of euro guards have shit defense

[Mamuza94]

teodosic always become stupid in finals. he cant stand the stress mentally. trying to be leader but he is not a true leader. he couldn't use any chance to be real winner. just kicked the ball away when they lost.

if i were serbian coach, i tell everybody nemanja bjelica is the leader of team. so may be teodosic's stress get lower.

Not always but, yes, he had that moments in club career. Still, it is more time for him. And that's about leadership is bullshit. He make every team 50% better. He has authority, he literally LEAD the team. Every coach nows that and that's the fact. He has more leadership than Bjelica. Bjelica is quiet and withdrawn guy. He is great, smart player, but not for leader.


Teodosic is a genius. But his D is terrible. No wonder he prefers to stay in Europe and avoid NBA. He'd get torched.

Then again 99% of euro guards have shit defense

He prefers to stay here becouse he didn't won Euroleague yet. That's his main goal. Of course, his D is bad, but NBA teams still want him. So, if they don't have problem with his D, why he would? Anyway, he wouldn't be first guard in the league with bad D.

[Mamuza94]

Just before, vs. Finland:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn3DLV6UZQE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV-NpZ81sOo

[Kawhitstorm]

Teodosic is a genius. But his D is terrible. No wonder he prefers to stay in Europe and avoid NBA. He'd get torched.

Then again 99% of euro guards have shit defense

We all saw Rudy Fernandez get raw dogged in the NBA...Teodosic didn't want any of that (esp. w/ the amount of talent at the PG position) & had little incentive knowing that he could make more money in Europe.

[Brazil]

turkey will win againts france. you will see!

WE ALL SAW

[Dex]

MV3p4IFLyYk

Cojo with the game winner for the FIBA Americas bronze.

[kobyz]

turkey will win againts france. you will see!

lol Muhammad Dixon...

[turkish spurs fan]

i told you

[SAGirl]

MV3p4IFLyYk

Cojo with the game winner for the FIBA Americas bronze.
Cojo with the cojones!!! Ja ja Fun

[Ice009]

Wow. Cojo! So that is what he can do with the ball in his hands at the end of the game ;).

[hater]

Even if Italia beats Lithuania which is doubtful they face Serbia in the semis. It could get ugly for them.unfortunately. I don't see them making the finals. It will be Serbia vs Spain/France

Spain France will be the real championship game

[kobyz]

Even if Italia beats Lithuania which is doubtful they face Serbia in the semis. It could get ugly for them.unfortunately. I don't see them making the finals. It will be Serbia vs Spain/France

Spain France will be the real championship game

Greece will beat Spain and then it's anybody ball game between Greece and France to face Serbia in the final...

[Fireball]

I also think Greece has a good chance to beat Spain ... really look forward to the game. Oh well, I have to leave the office in 40 minutes to catch it.

[Mamuza94]

As I said already, in final will face Greece and Serbia

[jyra]

Printezis vs Mitotic should be a fun matchup. I wonder if Giannis (not to be mistaken with Ioannis) can exploit Spain's lack of size on the wing by getting some post ups.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Damn Greece showed up in the stands, where is this game played?

[jyra]

It's a converted soccer stadium in Lille, France.

[hater]

Ya that arena is huge. Fuck missing the game

[Texas_Ranger]

So when will the Spurs bring Printezis

[SPURt]

So many missed opportunities by Greece

[Brazil]

Spain gonna finish it now

MVPau with the big game tbh

[hater]

Even if Italia beats Lithuania which is doubtful they face Serbia in the semis. It could get ugly for them.unfortunately. I don't see them making the finals. It will be Serbia vs Spain/France

Spain France will be the real championship game

Told you homies.

Never doubt Hater

[hater]

Only a colossal chokejob would save Greece


:lol Spain. Almost choking 2 games in a row

[Brazil]

:lol Greece woke up but a bit late

[hater]

Lol chokesol

[Fireball]

congrats to Spain ...

[Brazil]

:lol dat game

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Unfortunate for Greece, but imo France would have had a harder time with Greece than Spain.

[hater]

Never ever doubt me

[Brazil]

Pau has been terrific this game tbh wow

[Mamuza94]

Told you homies.

Never doubt Hater

Latvia will beat France! :D

[Fireball]

Pau has been terrific this game tbh wow

He has been the whole tournament ... really revived his game after leaving the Lakers.

[DAF86]

Damn, France is stacked as shit.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

How bad does France have to fuck up to lose this game

[Fireball]

Bobo dominating on both sides

[DAF86]

Damn, Tony looking as shitty as last season.

[spursistan]

I'm starting to get really worried about Tony..Dude looks done and will never get it back. Diaw putting France on his back..

[Fireball]

right now Latvia is spacing the floor with their bigs the way the Spurs will do it next season ...

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Finally Tony is getting it going

[Fireball]

I'm starting to get really worried about Tony..Dude looks done and will never get it back. Diaw putting France on his back..

I am thinking the same way ... of course he responds :lol

[DAF86]

There you go Tony. Still, is all jumpers but at least they are falling now.

[SPURt]

Tony with a good stretch

[r0drig0lac]

Parker leading

[Brazil]

:lol Parker took over when the team needed tbh... that's a good sign

Latvia is shooting 61% right now... I hope they will cool off, they are a 43% team this tournament... also bigs need to do a better job, they are scoring too much inside

[Fireball]

Pretty sure France will win ... most games in the round of last 16 were close after the first half, but then the favorite ran away ...

[Brazil]

He has been the whole tournament ... really revived his game after leaving the Lakers.

:lol Lakers tbh

hats off for Pau.. what he is doing for Spain at his age is kinda crazy tbh... should be among best players of this Euro

Respect

[Brazil]

Pretty sure France will win ... most games in the round of last 16 were close after the first half, but then the favorite ran away ...

if law of average prevail, Latvia shooting should go down a bit and FNT be better... all in all having 2 pts lead when opponent shoot that well is quite reassuring

[Brazil]

Bobo in fouls trouble... not good