Coach Pop Named USA Men's Basketball Head Coach for 2017-2020

[rjv]

What's your regular screen name where you try to give good takes?

:lol

[Play Boban]

What's your regular screen name where you try to give good takes?

playblair tbh............ :wakeup

[Play Boban]

What's your regular screen name where you try to give good takes?

gnsf :lmao:

[Dex]

playblair tbh............ :wakeup

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0d/cf/cd/0dcfcd193ec05fb8ec3ce4addd3e6763.jpg

[Dex]

Carmelo Anthony asked to play for Team USA; Jerry Colangelo declined, says he 'could have been a distraction' (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/carmelo-anthony-asked-to-play-for-team-usa-jerry-colangelo-declined-says-he-could-have-been-a-distraction/)

:lol Melo :lol

[MultiTroll]

Roster construction.
CIA Pop said, and Kemba echoed that dinners and bonding will be a large determining factor over who is on the squad and who isn't. I'm pulling for a win but I hope Pop doesn't get his ass handed to him with some Wombat Leader coffee stuff. OTOH we just had a thread on how Spurs are the only team with a winning record vs every other team.

Just that rolling out the ball to Tim Dunkan or MVPKawhi 2017 is no longer an option.

[MultiTroll]

Carmelo Anthony asked to play for Team USA; Jerry Colangelo declined, says he 'could have been a distraction' (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/carmelo-anthony-asked-to-play-for-team-usa-jerry-colangelo-declined-says-he-could-have-been-a-distraction/)

:lol Melo :lol
I hope on top of everything else Melo has not blown thru his money.
He's so delusional.

[Dex]

I hope on top of everything else Melo has not blown thru his money.
He's so delusional.

I wouldn't be surprised. Carmelo has probably spent a lot of money trying to keep up with his peers, and was probably expecting another big pay-day.

I'm sure he got a ton of advertising money in NY though, but it's also not hard to spend a ton of money if you aren't careful.

[gambit1990]

Carmelo Anthony asked to play for Team USA; Jerry Colangelo declined, says he 'could have been a distraction' (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/carmelo-anthony-asked-to-play-for-team-usa-jerry-colangelo-declined-says-he-could-have-been-a-distraction/)

:lol Melo :lol
good.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1160672985952542720

[FkLA]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1160672985952542720

The fuck is up with these dudes?

[K...]

The fuck is up with these dudes?

scared by the inevitability of WHITE!

[Degoat]

Focus on the upcoming season!? Do these guys actually think they have a shot at winning a championship lol

[Genovaswitness]

they're lazy coddled players

[daslicer]

Focus on the upcoming season!? Do these guys actually think they have a shot at winning a championship lol

:lol Right it's not like the Kings are going to compete for a championship. Hell if they even make it to the playoffs they are first round and out team this year.

[FkLA]

I can understand the established elite players with nothing to prove dropping out, but some of these role players/young guys/fringe stars dropping out has to raise red flags. Not the type of dudes I'd want as foundation guys. I mean, you show out on the Select Team, earn a promotion to the Senior Team and then you drop out? Where's the hunger and desire to prove yourself even further?

Would not shock me if, for most guys, dropping out has more to do with partying, getting high, etc before the season starts than it does with actually getting ready for said season.

[ZeusWillJudge]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1160672985952542720


Okay, now it's officially getting weird. Bagley was fine on the select team, but drops out as soon has he gets promoted to the senior team?

[Texas_Ranger]

only 3 more to go and White will make the team.

[exstatic]

Okay, now it's officially getting weird. Bagley was fine on the select team, but drops out as soon has he gets promoted to the senior team?

Select team commitment was like a week. This is far more, if he ends up making the team and going to China.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Select team commitment was like a week. This is far more, if he ends up making the team and going to China.

Four days plus the scrimmage. That's not the issue. He's just come off his rookie season, and he plays for the damn Kings.
For him, it should have at least been worth thinking about. But he withdrew almost as soon as it was announced that he'd been promoted to the senior team.

If an experienced guy agrees to just help train up the team and no more, that's one thing. But for someone like him, just being asked to be on the select team was sort of a big deal. He didn't even pretend to have to think about it. A lot of the early dropouts said things like "regret" and "respectfully decline". These guys are running away from the main team like it's radioactive now. Even rookies.

[Mr. Body]

Playing for this country ain't what it used to be. I wouldn't bother, either.

[SpursDynasty85]

Okay, now it's officially getting weird. Bagley was fine on the select team, but drops out as soon has he gets promoted to the senior team?

A likely explanation is he wanted to participate for the 1-2 weeks vs the whole tournament (select team). Most players do not want to spend over a month away from homes so close to training camp.

[ZeusWillJudge]

A likely explanation is he wanted to participate for the 1-2 weeks vs the whole tournament (select team). Most players do not want to spend over a month away from homes so close to training camp.


LOL... ya think? That's like Sherlock Holmes level thinking.

Look, he's 20 years old. This time two years ago he was finishing high school. He doesn't have a wife or kids, and he plays for a shitty team. He's got the chance to possibly earn his way onto the Olympic Team in two years by playing. If they're having trouble getting even someone like him to play, then it's officially getting weird.


Like I said.

[Drom John]

Non USA

Belinelli made the cut down to 15 for Italy.
Metu is on a very large Nigeria roster. Chimezie did toss in a very long 3P halftime buzzer beater in a friendly against Canada.
Mills is on the final 12 man Australia roster, now likely first string PG with Simmons not participating.
Milutinov made the cut down to 14 for Serbia, behind Jokic and Marjanovic.
Printezis made the cut down to 16 for Greece.

Lyles turned down the Canada team invite.

[Dex]

Non USA

Belinelli made the cut down to 15 for Italy.
Metu is on a very large Nigeria roster. Chimezie did toss in a very long 3P halftime buzzer beater in a friendly against Canada.
Mills is on the final 12 man Australia roster, now likely first string PG with Simmons not participating.
Milutinov made the cut down to 14 for Serbia, behind Jokic and Marjanovic.
Printezis made the cut down to 16 for Greece.

Lyles turned down the Canada team invite.

I'm really surprised by all the guys turning down Canada.

I can get some of the US players feeling like World Cup is beneath them, but Canada hasn't proven anything on a world stage and could field a competitive team if they guys actually wanted to show up to play. Even a bronze would be a big deal for the Canadian NT.

[SpursDynasty85]

LOL... ya think? That's like Sherlock Holmes level thinking.

Look, he's 20 years old. This time two years ago he was finishing high school. He doesn't have a wife or kids, and he plays for a shitty team. He's got the chance to possibly earn his way onto the Olympic Team in two years by playing. If they're having trouble getting even someone like him to play, then it's officially getting weird.


Like I said.



Ok. Another reason could be is that they would rather work on their James harden/Steph Curry moves instead of actual fundamental basketball. The key to making the Millions and Millions has been set by those guys. The offseason is important for them to work on their 1 on 1 games.

Edit: And they want to do it on their own terms while sleeping in their own beds and probably vacationing a week or two in between. It shouldn't be that surprising is all I'm saying. Until Team USA loses again, their won't be this resurgence or interest in the public or among the players.

[MultiTroll]

Can players who are not on this World Cup team still play in the Olys?
Or is World Cup team a requirement for Oly team?

If required to be on WC team, could one of the prima donnas join the team right up until the final WC game? Or is door closed once they set squad at 12?

[ZeusWillJudge]

Ok. Another reason could be is that they would rather work on their James harden/Steph Curry moves instead of actual fundamental basketball. The key to making the Millions and Millions has been set by those guys. The offseason is important for them to work on their 1 on 1 games.

Edit: And they want to do it on their own terms while sleeping in their own beds and probably vacationing a week or two in between. It shouldn't be that surprising is all I'm saying. Until Team USA loses again, their won't be this resurgence or interest in the public or among the players.


Well you have an amazing grasp of the obvious, I'll give you that.

I'll try to make it even more plain: I don't give a rat fuck what the reason is. I don't care if he's sitting at home jerking off and playing a special pre-release copy of NBA 2K20. It's totally beside the point.

The team would much rather have superstars on the squad, but they can't get them. So they've selected some young guys who have less baggage. I'm sure they thought Bagley was the exact profile of someone who would actually agree to play - since nearly all their first and second tier choices had already turned them down. If even guys like him are saying no, it's getting weird. And don't tell me they already have enough for a team. If some of them get injured, or fake injury, or just decide to stay home and jerk off while playing NBA 2K20, the pickings will be pretty slim.

But hey, that's quite a theory you have there. The guys all decided not to do one thing, because they'd rather do something else? I wonder if other people outside the NBA could do that? My brain cells are buzzing, just thinking about it.

[SpursDynasty85]

Well you have an amazing grasp of the obvious, I'll give you that.

I'll try to make it even more plain: I don't give a rat fuck what the reason is. I don't care if he's sitting at home jerking off and playing a special pre-release copy of NBA 2K20. It's totally beside the point.

The team would much rather have superstars on the squad, but they can't get them. So they've selected some young guys who have less baggage. I'm sure they thought Bagley was the exact profile of someone who would actually agree to play - since nearly all their first and second tier choices had already turned them down. If even guys like him are saying no, it's getting weird. And don't tell me they already have enough for a team. If some of them get injured, or fake injury, or just decide to stay home and jerk off while playing NBA 2K20, the pickings will be pretty slim.

But hey, that's quite a theory you have there. The guys all decided not to do one thing, because they'd rather do something else? I wonder if other people outside the NBA could do that? My brain cells are buzzing, just thinking about it.

So you don't care about the obvious reasons that players are leaving and instead want to just vent about it. Got it.

[ZeusWillJudge]

So you don't care about the obvious reasons that players are leaving and instead want to just vent about it. Got it.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/apr/03/babies-crying-britain-canada-italy-denmark-germany-japan#img-1
LOL. You take all the time you need to get over it, sweetie.

https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/XwKeSF0-zmwTcB3OEjrqV7JNvgc=/800x600/filters:no_upscale()/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/34/d0/34d02897-7dde-4ed6-9a51-f4fe4733b522/crying_baby.jpg
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/apr/03/babies-crying-britain-canada-italy-denmark-germany-japan#img-1

[SpursDynasty85]

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/apr/03/babies-crying-britain-canada-italy-denmark-germany-japan#img-1
LOL. You take all the time you need to get over it, sweetie.

https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/XwKeSF0-zmwTcB3OEjrqV7JNvgc=/800x600/filters:no_upscale()/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/34/d0/34d02897-7dde-4ed6-9a51-f4fe4733b522/crying_baby.jpg
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/apr/03/babies-crying-britain-canada-italy-denmark-germany-japan#img-1

Lol. I was thinking the samething for you but okay. I'm not the one angry at Bagley for leaving.

[Dex]

Lowry out. This significantly opens the door for White to make the team as long as he doesn't shit the bed in scrimmage again.

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[look_at_g_shred]

Forgive me for my incompetence but, is there a world cup tournament this year?

[Texas_Ranger]

Joe Harris gonna get cut and another faggot gonna drop out. White will make it.

[TD 21]

Joe Harris gonna get cut and another faggot gonna drop out. White will make it.

On the contrary, Harris in a dead heat with Plumlee to be the token white guy (coaching wise, Pierce secured token black guy when McMillan withdrew). He's also the only pure shooter.

With Lowry out of the way, White's chances probably hinge on Smart's health. If he withdraws, expect White to make it. If not, him, Tucker and one of the two aforementioned are the likely cuts.

[Drom John]

Former Spurs:

Aron Baynes
Nando de Colo
Cory Joseph
Nicolas Laprovittola
Boban Marjanovic
Luis Scola

[spurraider21]

Focus on the upcoming season!? Do these guys actually think they have a shot at winning a championship lol
it means he wants a summer vacation tbh

if he wanted to focus on next season he would use the time with the US team to work his game

[GusT15]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1161742830135414784

https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1161742113324748800

[Dex]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1161742830135414784

https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1161742113324748800

Yeah, this U.S. team is going to be in trouble.

And people around here will probably blame Pop instead of the 10-20 players who didn't feel like representing their country in the World Cup matters.

[SpursDynasty85]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1161742830135414784

https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1161742113324748800

CIA Pop pulling a Chuck Daly or teams in major trouble. Let's wait and see how the exhibition games go.

[Play Boban]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1161742830135414784

https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1161742113324748800

:lol poop is going to make 2004 look tame after this embarrassment.

[Dex]

CIA Pop pulling a Chuck Daly or teams in major trouble. Let's wait and see how the exhibition games go.

Everybody who has seen Mighty Ducks knows that you have to break the team down before they will play to their true potential.

[exstatic]

Everybody who has seen Mighty Ducks knows that you have to break the team down before they will play to their true potential.

Ex
act
ly

In 1980, the USSR beat the US hockey team 10-3 in their final friendly like two weeks before the Olympics.

[kobyz]

if USA team win the world cup would they be invited to the white house and we would get a Pop-Trump meeting?

[Dverde]

Not one of the Players has won a championship in the NBA.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBAKicks/status/1162125735055613953

https://twitter.com/usabasketball/status/1162109696276221953

[MannyIsGod]

The latest Simmons podcast has a lot about Pop and how much fun he's having coaching the team. I fully expect the team to do very well. Vegas still has the US as a heavy favorite.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1162461305497890816

[Dex]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1162461305497890816

Not sure how much this helps White since PJ is a 3/4, but at this rate, they may need him just to put 12 guys on the roster.

At the same time, now I'm getting nervous about White getting hurt if he does have to play more than necessary.

[spurraider21]

At this point might as well put keldon on the team

[SpursDynasty85]

From the looks of it, they have no true pfs anymore. International basketball has looked increasingly more physical and we will have Kuzma, Barnes, Tatum, Middleton at PF. This is going to get interesting.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/usabasketball/status/1162423900191502337

[Beartrucci]

With no NBA lately I’m sadly looking forward to watching this. But then again I was looking forward to that first scrimmage too :lol hopefully this is a bit more entertaining.

[FkLA]

What was the fucking point of Pop "promoting" White to the Senior squad if he was ultimately going to treat him like he doesn't belong?

Average players like Harris and Plumlee see the floor but White can't. :rolleyes

There's also no reason why Fox should've automatically been given a rotation spot over White. He's not head and shoulders above White, and White outperformed him in scrimmages when he was on the Select Team. Pop's just being a faggot smh.

[MannyIsGod]

What was the fucking point of Pop "promoting" White to the Senior squad if he was ultimately going to treat him like he doesn't belong?

Average players like Harris and Plumlee see the floor but White can't. :rolleyes

There's also no reason why Fox should've automatically been given a rotation spot over White. He's not head and shoulders above White, and White outperformed him in scrimmages when he was on the Select Team. Pop's just being a faggot smh.

lol

[MannyIsGod]

It does suck that White isn't playing, but I can't say I'm surprised that he and Smart are the likely 2 to be cut. They need as much size as possible since they're thin there and you have plenty of good guards that are pretty talented. I love White, but I'm taking Fox over him 10 out of 10 times.

[MannyIsGod]

White finally on the floor. I hope he shows well.

[FkLA]

I love White, but I'm taking Fox over him 10 out of 10 times.

Why? This is about the present not about the future/ceilings. No way is he clearly better to the point where they shouldn't even compete for the back-up PG job.

[FkLA]

White settling down a bit. He looked pretty nervous early on.

[Mr. Body]

White should be on the team, but he doesn't have the hype and Pop doesn't want to be seen playing favorites. But he has the floor vision and defense and should be there.

[MannyIsGod]

Why? This is about the present not about the future/ceilings. No way is he clearly better to the point where they shouldn't even compete for the back-up PG job.

Its hard to make a case that White is better than Fox right now. There's not really much statistical evidence for that, and from what I've seen in both of the televised games, Fox looks better.


White is a player and I hope he takes it up a notch, but those of who you act like he's a transcendent player should know better after seeing 5 of them over the past 20 years on this team.

White is basically George Hill part 2. That's not a bad thing at all, by the way.

[Mr. Body]

White and Hill have pretty different skill sets.

[Genovaswitness]

white playing like a shook punk bitch as usual :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

White and Hill have pretty different skill sets.

Really? They're both combo guards that are fairly good defensively. One scores a bit more (Hill) and While one creates a bit more (White). They're not exactly the same, but White is pretty much on the George Hill career trajectory.

[MannyIsGod]

White's probably done for the night. He had 3 turn overs in limited time so I'm not holding my breath but maybe he'll get the Pop homecourt advantage.

[FkLA]

Its hard to make a case that White is better than Fox right now. There's not really much statistical evidence for that, and from what I've seen in both of the televised games, Fox looks better.


White is a player and I hope he takes it up a notch, but those of who you act like he's a transcendent player should know better after seeing 5 of them over the past 20 years on this team.

White is basically George Hill part 2. That's not a bad thing at all, by the way.

I don't care about their stats. They're in two completely different environments. White has two established stars on his team and was brought along slowly. Fox was pretty much given free reign from Day 1.

I'm not saying White is clearly better. I'm just saying you can't say Fox is clearly better either. It's close enough that there should be healthy competition for the back-up PG spot.


Really? They're both combo guards that are fairly good defensively. One scores a bit more (Hill) and While one creates a bit more (White). They're not exactly the same, but White is pretty much on the George Hill career trajectory.

Terrible comparison. You're way off.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

What is so terrible about it other than it doesn't play into the narrative that White is the next MVP?

[FkLA]

I mean where do I start?

White is pretty clearly a big PG, not a combo guard. He has natural PG skills. Much better pick and roll player, playmaker. Better at attacking the rim. Much more fluid and smooth with the ball in his hands. If White becomes a respectable 3PT shooter he'll clearly be a better offensive player. On defense, White is an all-defense level defender. Hill was never more than an above average to good defender.

Not MVP but he will have a huge, Siakam-esque breakout year. You'll see.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/slcdunk/status/1163448913380032512

[GusT15]

https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1164835989811937286

[ace3g]

USA / Australia - Game 2 starting now on NBATV

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECtPgmAW4AAUfRI?format=jpg&name=large

[Degoat]

Y’all think Dwhite makes the team still? I hope so but he kinda looks like he could be the odd man out

[Degoat]

Well GD, white got hurt and left the game. Nothing to serious I don’t think. Hit his head on the court so maybe a concussion

[Larry O]

Uh oh, MAN DOWN, MAN DOWN! DW4 trips on own feet and cracks that BIG cranium, and was taken to the locker room... SMH...

[Larry O]

SCORE ALERT: Patty Mills hits a 3 pointer at 2:57 left in the 4th quarter to give the Boomers a 4 point lead, 91 to 87.

[Larry O]

WOW! Clutch Patty Mills is carrying the Aussies, and with 42 seconds left, they are up on the USA by three points, 97 to 94. Thriller finish incoming!

[Larry O]

SPOILER ALERT: Mitchell just fouled out and Mills just hit clutch free throws to ice the game and beat the USA team in 13 years... under Pop's watch... Final score: 98-94. Let the conversations begin...

[jbspurs]

Wake up call for Team USA

[Degoat]

Team USA looked so bad tonight lol

[Yogatti]

Poppovich:lmao
Can't win without Duncan:lol

[Larry O]

Panic? Well, it's just an exhibition game, but with a new, young FIBA group of guys who have just been assembled together for the games, and are learning a new system and building chemistry in a short time, compared to the Aussies, who have been playing together for a number of years. :lol The Aussies! They were acting like they won Gold in China! It was an EXHIBITION GAME! Oh well... moving on to face Canadians on Monday at 4:30 am, central time zone, in Sidney Aus. on NBA TV. Should be a good bounce back win for the Yanks.

[timtonymanu]

Why can't Fatty play this well for the Spurs? Instead we get his lovely 3/13, 6 point nights. smh.

[benfti]

It’s because every Australian appreciates Patty, not every spurs fan does

[cjw]

CIA Pop just trying to increase Patty’s trade value

[tbdog]

Panic? Well, it's just an exhibition game, but with a new, young FIBA group of guys who have just been assembled together for the games, and are learning a new system and building chemistry in a short time, compared to the Aussies, who have been playing together for a number of years. :lol The Aussies! They were acting like they won Gold in China! It was an EXHIBITION GAME! Oh well... moving on to face Canadians on Monday at 4:30 am, central time zone, in Sidney Aus. on NBA TV. Should be a good bounce back win for the Yanks.


This is an epic moment for Aus basketball, just like if USA beat Brazil in Soccer, it would be a great achievement. So they deserve to celebrate.

[Dverde]

Patty going to be able to eat free at Outback for the rest of his life.

[GAustex]

Why can't Fatty play this well for the Spurs? Instead we get his lovely 3/13, 6 point nights. smh.

I did not watch the game but I would guess it is because Wombat played 2 guard (his natural position) and not the point.

[superbigtime]

Appalling. WTF losing to Patty.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

lets face it the usa roster is not exactly super talented

[Dverde]

Poppovich:lmao
Can't win without Duncan:lol

and you can’t slurp without Nephew’s dong in your face :lol

[Nathan89]

Must be contract year down under tbh

[Mr. Body]

This USA team is pretty bad. It seems whenever a Spur player/coach is involved, the team just has crap players. :)

[GusT15]

https://twitter.com/Carchia/status/1165266833823264768

DW made the WC team.

[Degoat]

So kuzma got cut?? Lol

[GusT15]

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1165267852275924992

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2850911-lakers-kyle-kuzma-wont-play-in-fiba-world-championships-with-ankle-injury


Lakers' Kyle Kuzma Won't Play in FIBA World Championships with Ankle Injury

[Genovaswitness]

wow awesome performance by the greatest coach ever :lmao did he kneel before the anthem :lmao

[BatManu20]

D-White made the squad


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[Degoat]

Not that he wanted to lose but I think pop was okay with it, he really experimented with different lineups in this game, wanted to see what he’d have

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1165267400780079104

[MultiTroll]

Have any other coaches been able to stop Patty?

[hater]

:lmao Poop

[hater]

wow awesome performance by the greatest coach ever :lmao did he kneel before the anthem :lmao

:lol

[Uriel]

As a Spurs fan who's lived in both the US and Australia, that game had special significance for me. Great to see Patty Mills and Derrick White both playing well :tu

Also funny to see Pop's mad scientist mode on the international stage :lol

[FrostKing]

Krzyzewski > Popovich

[Dex]

So kuzma got cut?? Lol

Left ankle injury, wouldn't have been able to play, so pretty easy cut.

Sucks for him...he balled out in the first game against Australia.

[BatManu20]

Krzyzewski > Popovich

Coach K coached All-Stars.. Pop is coaching 21-26 year olds and Kemba Walker.

[MultiTroll]

Coach K coached All-Stars.. Pop is coaching 21-26 year olds and Kemba Walker.
The all stars came later. :rolleyes
K also had to do the FIBA / Worlds with less then All-Stars.


For the first time in nearly 13 years, a U.S. roster of NBA players played an international game -- and lost.

[Degoat]

All those criticizing pop last World Cup coach K had guys like harden, Steph, etc..

[Seventyniner]

All those criticizing pop last World Cup coach K had guys like harden, Steph, etc..

Why let facts get in the way of a good story?

[John B]

It’s 2nd day of Exhibition Game in front of 50,000 Australian fans. I wouldn’t put much on this lost.

[monty4329]

I did not watch the game but I would guess it is because Wombat played 2 guard (his natural position) and not the point.

Right. As a shooting guard he is a scoring machine.

[monty4329]

D-White made the squad



Unfortunately. The best scenario was practicing till the end with the team, then go home a better player and rest. This actually sucks, he will have few minutes anyway but risks injuries. And he will possibly get only the silver/bronze medal.

[R. DeMurre]

This Team USA isn't even the B Squad. They don't have a single MVP candidate, when in theory team USA should have 5 or 6 MVP candidates. Of course, it'll be big news if they lose to anyone, but in context it shouldn't be too surprising if a team led by Nikola Jokic beats a team led by Kemba Walker.

[Degoat]

Patty mills has the ultimate green light on Australia, he took so many dumb shots but he has to for them to have a chance

[timtonymanu]

It’s because every Australian appreciates Patty, not every spurs fan does

Sure.. that's why. :rolleyes

[Gibbz]

Krzyzewski > Popovich

LOL--beat Tacko Fall on a fluke with Zion, Reddish, Barrett, and Tre Jones. Didn't make Final Four. What an outstanding coach.

[kobyz]

does Patty is about for a breakout year?

[phxspurfan]

Party Mills beats team USA single handedly. I laff

[TheGreatYacht]

Didn’t watch the game, but I read on Twitter that craterface benched Kemba for Marcus Smart? Tell me this senile fuck did not do that.....

:lol and folks here think White, Walker, and Murray will be the centerpieces next year while Marco, Mills, and Forbes are still on the roster

[Play Boban]

Coach K never lost a game as USABB’s head coach. Poop lost his second.

[BatManu20]

Patty’s always been a different beast in FIBA. Averaged 21 ppg in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Had 20 pts against Team USA in 2008 as a 19 year-old, 26 pts against them in 2012 at the London Olympics, and 30 pts against them in Rio in 2016.

He’s just always played well against Team USA, and he’s got the green light playing for Australia. Can throw it up whenever he wants.

[GusT15]

Coach K never lost a game as USABB’s head coach. Poop lost his second.

Nope


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D1WjZV50Lo

[Degoat]

He could prove me wrong but Donovan Mitchell looks like a fake star to me, I know he’s young but he hasn’t impressed me since the playoffs his rookie year

[FkLA]

Some of you are idiots. We're talking about a friendly ffs. In an official competition, PopaGOAT will just sic White/Smart on Wombat and it's game over for Australia, tbh.

[UZER]

Some of you are idiots. We're talking about a friendly ffs. In an official competition, PopaGOAT will just sic White/Smart on Wombat and it's game over for Australia, tbh.

So Pop is even throwing games as the head coach of USA basketball.

smh

[FkLA]

So Pop is even throwing games as the head coach of USA basketball.

smh

IDK if you're being sarcastic but if you aren't, experimenting with rotations and getting a good look at all players is exactly what friendlies are for. That's what friendlies are used for in soccer. The outcome is irrelevant because it means nothing.

[Mr. Body]

This roster is so fucking bad. The best player is, like, Kemba Walker and he's barely even a star in the league. The rest is nearly trash.

[313]

bad relative to having lebron and kd playing but still head and shoulders better than any other team rn

[FkLA]

Just watched the replay on NBATV. White is the team's second best perimeter player after Kemba. If Pop wants to win gold he's going to need to stop treating him like the 12th man, tbh.

[timtonymanu]

https://twitter.com/Carchia/status/1165266833823264768

DW made the WC team.

Oof that team makes the 04 olympics squad look like the Dream Team.

[Russ]

If the US doesn't win this tourney, it will be a big problem for Pop and for the Spurs.

You can count on that much.

[ace3g]

From NBA twitter:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECyUG-fU8AIQc0u?format=jpg&name=large

[exstatic]

From NBA twitter:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECyUG-fU8AIQc0u?format=jpg&name=large

Think of all of the pussies that went home. Now, look at our warrior Spur. This kid has a serious future, if only because he refuses to stay knocked down.

[MultiTroll]

From NBA twitter:White injured eye.
Please tell me this was purely accidental and not the result of a cheapshot.

[Dennis the Menace]

Patty dropping 30 points LOL

[MultiTroll]

Just watched the replay on NBATV. White is the team's second best perimeter player after Kemba. If Pop wants to win gold he's going to need to stop treating him like the 12th man, tbh.
If you saw the play could you tell us if Whites injury was purely accidental or some cheap shit.
Just wondering.

[Beartrucci]

Australia :lol this is all so fucking sad. Needing to rely heavily on Harrison Barnes :lol


If you saw the play could you tell us if Whites injury was purely accidental or some cheap shit.
Just wondering.

Looked like he tripped on his own leg tbh

[BatManu20]

From NBA twitter:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECyUG-fU8AIQc0u?format=jpg&name=large


Reminds me of this classic meme tbh.


http://www.kappit.com/img/pics/71293829afffa.jpg

[picnroll]

If you saw the play could you tell us if Whites injury was purely accidental or some cheap shit.
Just wondering.

White was tripped by the Australian player from behind while dribbling up the court. Was a foul but not dirty. You can see the game on YouTube.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Reminds me of this classic meme tbh.


http://www.kappit.com/img/pics/71293829afffa.jpg
lol

[gambit1990]

can someone explain the world cup seeding? how many games, etc.

[kobyz]

live right now against Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzgNQg2F34k

[MannyIsGod]

White definitely outplaying Smart just because Smart is playing awful. White solid.

A few players like Tatum and Middleton just forcing too much shit.

[Drom John]

can someone explain the world cup seeding? how many games, etc.

8 Groups of 4 play round robins.
Group E Turkey, Czech Republic, USA, Japan.

Top two teams advance to second round, 4 groups of 4 play round robins, results of first round carry over.
Group K is E1, E2, F1 & F2.
Group F Greece, New Zealand, Brazil, Montenegro.

Top two teams advance to quarterfinals, one game elimination.

[Austin_Toros]

White was tripped by the Australian player from behind while dribbling up the court. Was a foul but not dirty. You can see the game on YouTube.
52,000 people who were at the game disagree with the you.

[picnroll]

52,000 people who were at the game disagree with the you.
52,000 Australian basketball fans didn’t see a foul. Shocked.
You can clearly see number 11’s left foot clip White’s right foot causing him to go down.

[Dex]

1167540079868428291

[FkLA]

1167540079868428291

Derrick White sitting right next to Pop :cry

He's Pop's chosen one/favorite, tbh.

[ZeusWillJudge]

White was tripped by the Australian player from behind while dribbling up the court. Was a foul but not dirty. You can see the game on YouTube.


May not have been dirty, but it was very avoidable. I don't know if you watched the game, but they went after White pretty hard. I think they sent him to the line 7 times in 8 minutes. You don't foul a guy that much unless you're worried about him.

[MannyIsGod]

DWhite with a good showing in the first half of this game. No way Smart needs to play before him. Game flipped when White came in.

[Mr. Body]

What is this on?

[Dex]

What is this on?

ESPN+ :rolleyes

ESPN with the blatant moneygrab by putting these games on their paid service...because just paying for a cable service for regular ESPN isn't enough.

[Mr. Body]

ESPN+ :rolleyes

ESPN with the blatant moneygrab by putting these games on their paid service...because just paying for a cable service for regular ESPN isn't enough.

Disney needs more money to buy every fucking thing in the universe. Fuck Disney.

[SpursDynasty85]

ESPN+ :rolleyes

ESPN with the blatant moneygrab by putting these games on their paid service...because just paying for a cable service for regular ESPN isn't enough.

To be fair, ESPN the cable channel will be nearly extinct, internet based services are the way to go.

[FutureMan]

Anyone have a link to the box score? I can’t seem to find one

[picnroll]

http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/game/3108/Czech-Republic-USA#tab=boxscore

[MultiTroll]

USA upset Japan 98-45
:cheer

http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/game/0409/USA-Japan#tab=overview

[ZeusWillJudge]

I haven't watched the game yet, but White's numbers don't look too good. He played about 20 minutes and put up 8 points, which isn't that bad. But he only shot .375, and he had 4 TO's to 3 AST. Kemba Walker played about one more minute than White and put up 16 points, with 8 AST to 2 TO's.

I had hoped for better out of White than what we've seen so far.

[FkLA]

I haven't watched the game yet, but White's numbers don't look too good. He played about 20 minutes and put up 8 points, which isn't that bad. But he only shot .375, and he had 4 TO's to 3 AST. Kemba Walker played about one more minute than White and put up 16 points, with 8 AST to 2 TO's.

I had hoped for better out of White than what we've seen so far.

Can't be a boxscore analyst. White has been solid. Clearly better than Smart, and has arguably been more impactful than even Mitchell at times. He's wrecking havoc on defense. Kemba is a veteran, multiple time all-star who's clearly the the best player on the team. Kind of unfair to make him the measuring stick for White.

[picnroll]

White’s been way too passive, deferring to everyone on offense and if he’s improved his three point shot it’s sure not showing in the limited tries.

[FkLA]

White’s been way too passive, deferring to everyone on offense

Nah, imo.

He's making pretty aggressive drives to the basket and is super aggressive and wrecking havoc on the defensive end. He isn't getting regular minutes and is surrounded by players that are bigger names, so he is deferring at times but nothing out of the ordinary, imho.


and if he’s improved his three point shot it’s sure not showing in the limited tries.

Fair and a legitimate concern. I was hoping his 3 would've looked better by now.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Can't be a boxscore analyst. White has been solid. Clearly better than Smart, and has arguably been more impactful than even Mitchell at times. He's wrecking havoc on defense. Kemba is a veteran, multiple time all-star who's clearly the the best player on the team. Kind of unfair to make him the measuring stick for White.


LOL... thanks for the lecture. But you can't just ignore the numbers. On a day when the USA wins 98-45, there was clearly plenty of opportunity. He put up 8 points and had 4 TO's - against very weak competition. With all the talk we've been hearing about him in the practices, this is the kind of game I would have hoped he would break out. I know he can play D. I'm interested in seeing him score and distribute. I've heard those are good things for a PG to do.

Yeah, I used Kemba for a comparison, since he was playing the same position in the same game against the same competition. So you don't want to look at the box score, and you don't want to look at the other players on the team? Basically, you just want to look at the fact that he plays for the Spurs?

Piss off.

[Chinook]

I do think looking at this should temper people's expectations for White. It's not that he won't be good this upcoming season or that he can't be REALLY good. But there's still a gap between White and legit star guards. The same goes for DeRozan, who'd be eating this tourney alive had he been on the roster. Folks think you can trade guys like DMDR or avoid making deals when they're available like with Walker. That may work, but likely none of Walker, Murray or White will ever be that good. I don't think it's reasonable to put too much stock in any of the young players becoming worth holding onto in lieu of stars until they prove it. And that doesn't mean some on/off, RPM bullshit way of proving it. I hope they do, and I certainly like what I see from every one of the young guys on the roster right now. But every team has guys like this if they are even okay at drafting.

All that said, I wouldn't put too much stock in White's performance in this setting. He's at the bottom of the totem pole on a team full of perimeter players who are still trying to learn to play in a system rather than a free-for-all one-on-one fest. He's not going to be assisting a bunch, especially in a game where the team had no problem scoring. His shooting isn't great, but he had plenty of games like that in season (though he had streaks of crazy efficiency too). I hope he has one or two really good games in the rest of the summer, but that's not what he's on the team for.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Nando De Colo with clutch.. hahah unbelievable WTF

[SpursDynasty85]

White’s been way too passive, deferring to everyone on offense and if he’s improved his three point shot it’s sure not showing in the limited tries.

As a PG White cannot be aggressive as he wants unkess he has the penetration skills of TP. It's why last year sometime he dissappeared. Having DeRozan as a secondary playmaker should help so he can work off the ball some and get into good scoring positions. He is a great and creative playmaker when he has a head of steam and attacking the basket.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

White was really good against Greece. There was an actual attempt to move the ball around when he was on the court, unlike when the starters played.

[FkLA]

LOL... thanks for the lecture. But you can't just ignore the numbers. On a day when the USA wins 98-45, there was clearly plenty of opportunity. He put up 8 points and had 4 TO's - against very weak competition. With all the talk we've been hearing about him in the practices, this is the kind of game I would have hoped he would break out. I know he can play D. I'm interested in seeing him score and distribute. I've heard those are good things for a PG to do.

Yeah, I used Kemba for a comparison, since he was playing the same position in the same game against the same competition. So you don't want to look at the box score, and you don't want to look at the other players on the team? Basically, you just want to look at the fact that he plays for the Spurs?

Piss off.

Watch the games, fool.

If you did you'd know he's pretty much the last guard off the bench every game. Typically doesn't see action until halfway through the second quarter. So he's, for all intents and purposes, the third string PG. So yeah it's pretty stupid to compare him to the captain and only perennial all-star on Team USA. Makes more sense to compare him to the 2nd string PG (Smart) whom he's clearly been better than.

[picnroll]

White was really good against Greece. There was an actual attempt to move the ball around when he was on the court, unlike when the starters played.

Definitely his best game to date. After he finally made a corner three he got a little more aggressive offensively.

[picnroll]

Watch the games, fool.

If you did you'd know he's pretty much the last guard off the bench every game. Typically doesn't see action until halfway through the second quarter. So he's, for all intents and purposes, the third string PG. So yeah it's pretty stupid to compare him to the captain and only perennial all-star on Team USA. Makes more sense to compare him to the 2nd string PG (Smart) whom he's clearly been better than.
Smart’s almost never playing PG. It’s Walker, Mitchell and White. White’s moving the ball but in and of itself he’s not creating many open looks for others. A lot could be players unfamiliarity with each other and the system though. His D us solid, not many mistakes but he’s not creating havoc. Your boy Murray I expect to be more of a disruptor on the Spurs.

[TrumpLovesPop]

Nice win for Pop and team USA! Great D against the Greek freak.

[TimDunkem]

Doesn't FkLA think White is better than Fox?

[exstatic]

Serbia looks like the monster. Their net margin is over 40 points. Looking at the bracket, we won't have to play them until the gold medal game if we stay at the top of our bracket, and they do the same.

[Mr. Body]

I do think looking at this should temper people's expectations for White. It's not that he won't be good this upcoming season or that he can't be REALLY good. But there's still a gap between White and legit star guards. The same goes for DeRozan, who'd be eating this tourney alive had he been on the roster. Folks think you can trade guys like DMDR or avoid making deals when they're available like with Walker. That may work, but likely none of Walker, Murray or White will ever be that good. I don't think it's reasonable to put too much stock in any of the young players becoming worth holding onto in lieu of stars until they prove it. And that doesn't mean some on/off, RPM bullshit way of proving it. I hope they do, and I certainly like what I see from every one of the young guys on the roster right now. But every team has guys like this if they are even okay at drafting.

All that said, I wouldn't put too much stock in White's performance in this setting. He's at the bottom of the totem pole on a team full of perimeter players who are still trying to learn to play in a system rather than a free-for-all one-on-one fest. He's not going to be assisting a bunch, especially in a game where the team had no problem scoring. His shooting isn't great, but he had plenty of games like that in season (though he had streaks of crazy efficiency too). I hope he has one or two really good games in the rest of the summer, but that's not what he's on the team for.

White's role on USA is to get the offense flowing. The team barely has any players that can do this and so he's vital. Maybe he's getting too many turnovers, but assists are hard to get statted in FIBA. I wouldn't worry about him at all; he's playing a key role right now.

[Play Boban]

Serbia is going to massacre poop. He couldn't beat Jokic in the NBA and he certainly won't be able to do it in FIBA per par.

[Mr. Body]

Serbia is going to massacre poop. He couldn't beat Jokic in the NBA and he certainly won't be able to do it in FIBA per par.

You're tiresome.

[Play Boban]

You're tiresome.
I don’t get tired when I’m right all the time. Watch and learn, big boy. When Serbia plays the USA, it’s going to be a bloodbath worse than anything in the 1990s. The Serbs are still pissed about what the Americans did to them in Kosovo tbh.

[Genovaswitness]

eurocuck retard posting hour

[Play Boban]

eurocuck retard posting hour
Triggered kiddy? Want a napkin?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/usabasketball/status/1170426511339311106

[Genovaswitness]

Triggered kiddy? Want a napkin?

USA’s gonna facefuck Serbia brah

[Play Boban]

USA’s gonna facefuck Serbia brah
:cry

Prove it, bruh

[picnroll]

Serbia is going to massacre poop. He couldn't beat Jokic in the NBA and he certainly won't be able to do it in FIBA per par.

Serbs better hope they can take advantage of this opportunity. Jokic and their cast of NBA deep benchers may not get another chance to play against a USA C list team.

[Play Boban]

Serbs better hope they can take advantage of this opportunity. Jokic and their cast of NBA deep benchers may not get another chance to play against a USA C list team.
:lol Bitter gringo :lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

The Serbs are still pissed about what the Americans did to them in Kosovo tbh.


To be fair, they looked at least 16. And nobody made them drink those pina coladas. I say they were asking for it.

[Genovaswitness]

damn that fat pig jokic is freaking out :lmao

[Pavlov]

damn that fat pig jokic is freaking out :lmaoIt was a bad/missed call, but dude is out of control. Should've gotten tossed after shoving Hackett in the game against Italy as well.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Think of all of the pussies that went home. Now, look at our warrior Spur. This kid has a serious future, if only because he refuses to stay knocked down.
He got a boo-boo above his eye..."warrior":lmao

[TimDunkem]

Metu just threw down a vicious dunk on some Chinese scrubs. Will that earn him a few minutes?

[picnroll]

Damn those Serbs are slow lummuxes.

[Genovaswitness]

Serbia is going to massacre poop. He couldn't beat Jokic in the NBA and he certainly won't be able to do it in FIBA per par.


I don’t get tired when I’m right all the time. Watch and learn, big boy. When Serbia plays the USA, it’s going to be a bloodbath worse than anything in the 1990s. The Serbs are still pissed about what the Americans did to them in Kosovo tbh.


Triggered kiddy? Want a napkin?


:cry

Prove it, bruh


:lol Bitter gringo :lol



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*catches breath*

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

CREAMPIED BY GRANDPA OLD MAN FAT GASOL AND RICKY CANT SHOOT RUBIO MUAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA HAAAHAHA


GET FUCKED

[picnroll]

So much for the invicible Serbia. Time to break out your Spain jersey Play Boban. :rollin

[TimDunkem]

:lmao

[TimDunkem]

Milutinov sucks, btw.

[Dex]

I don’t get tired when I’m right all the time. Watch and learn, big boy. When Serbia plays the USA, it’s going to be a bloodbath worse than anything in the 1990s. The Serbs are still pissed about what the Americans did to them in Kosovo tbh.

lol good call

[Play Boban]

lol good call

Did I miss the Serbia-USA game? Try again big boy. :lol

[Play Boban]

So much for the invicible Serbia. Time to break out your Spain jersey Play Boban. :rollin

USA will not win gold.

[Play Boban]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH

*catches breath*

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

CREAMPIED BY GRANDPA OLD MAN FAT GASOL AND RICKY CANT SHOOT RUBIO MUAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA HAAAHAHA


GET FUCKED

lol you think USA is beating Espana? Cute. :lmao

[Genovaswitness]

lol you think USA is beating Espana? Cute. :lmao

USA's beating anyone they play. don't give a fuck. american exceptionalism is here to stay

[Rocalcio]

Not very happy to face team USA on Wednesday, especially cause we could have won against Australia. Patty hurt us badly...
But I believe we have a shot !
Allez La France !

[Ice009]

Not very happy to face team USA on Wednesday, especially cause we could have won against Australia. Patty hurt us badly...
But I believe we have a shot !
Allez La France !

What are the match-ups? Where can I go to see the brackets?

It seems like Australia is playing well from bits and pieces I'm hearing on this forum? Is Mills playing great? If so, why the heck can't he seem to carry it over into the NBA season? He always seems to do great in international competition, and I don't get why, as he's likely to get even more attention from the opposing team's defense playing for Australia than he does by opposing defenses in the NBA.

[Fireball]

it does not look like Derrick White is lighting it up, does it?

[Phenomanul]

It’s difficult to answer without the context of minutes...

[Dex]

it does not look like Derrick White is lighting it up, does it?

His shot isn't really falling, but he's taking more of a facilitator role on offense so he's not putting it up a lot. He's been best when he tries to get to the rim but seems to be deferring to the other guys a bit.

Still, the offense looks more cohesive when he is out there and he is doing good work on defense, which I'm pretty sure is the role Pop has carved out for him.

[Fireball]

yeah ... and Aron Baynes hit 5 of 6 three pointers against France ... crazy

[Fireball]

His shot isn't really falling, but he's taking more of a facilitator role on offense so he's not putting it up a lot. He's been best when he tries to get to the rim but seems to be deferring to the other guys a bit.

Still, the offense looks more cohesive when he is out there and he is doing good work on defense, which I'm pretty sure is the role Pop has carved out for him.

thx for the info

[K...]

He shot 2-6 including 0-2 for 3pts, 2 assists, 2 TO. Myles Turner was the stand out, with kemba. 15 minutes of play

I'd say that's the definition of not lighting it up. But I'm not worrying about summer games in China.

[exstatic]

What are the match-ups? Where can I go to see the brackets?

It seems like Australia is playing well from bits and pieces I'm hearing on this forum? Is Mills playing great? If so, why the heck can't he seem to carry it over into the NBA season? He always seems to do great in international competition, and I don't get why, as he's likely to get even more attention from the opposing team's defense playing for Australia than he does by opposing defenses in the NBA.

https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/groups

It's easier to follow now, because they are out of pool play, and into the bracket.

The international game is different. Patty does better, and always has, because there are fewer long, rangy defensive athletes to bother him. He can get more square looks at the rim.

[rjv]

it gets interesting, now.

[Play Boban]

What are the match-ups? Where can I go to see the brackets?

It seems like Australia is playing well from bits and pieces I'm hearing on this forum? Is Mills playing great? If so, why the heck can't he seem to carry it over into the NBA season? He always seems to do great in international competition, and I don't get why, as he's likely to get even more attention from the opposing team's defense playing for Australia than he does by opposing defenses in the NBA.

Australia has a pretty legit starting lineup. They've got a good squad and are definitely capable of medaling, or even winning the gold if they catch a few breaks.

USA/France will be interesting. USA is better, but France is capable of winning if the gringos are off their game tbh.

[SpurPadre]

https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/groups

It's easier to follow now, because they are out of pool play, and into the bracket.

The international game is different. Patty does better, and always has, because there are fewer long, rangy defensive athletes to bother him. He can get more square looks at the rim.

It's too bad his game hasn't translated as well in the NBA but isn't his issue in the league more than just long, rangy defensive athletes?

[exstatic]

It's too bad his game hasn't translated as well in the NBA but isn't his issue in the league more than just long, rangy defensive athletes?

You'd be surprised at what a tenth of a second can allow, in terms of a good look at the rim. In FIBA, most wing players who are 6'6" have about a 6'6" wingspan. That guy isn't going to bother your dribble or your shot as much as a 6'6"/7'1" wingspan NBA terror.

[Rocalcio]

What are the match-ups? Where can I go to see the brackets?

It seems like Australia is playing well from bits and pieces I'm hearing on this forum? Is Mills playing great? If so, why the heck can't he seem to carry it over into the NBA season? He always seems to do great in international competition, and I don't get why, as he's likely to get even more attention from the opposing team's defense playing for Australia than he does by opposing defenses in the NBA.

Mills’ game translates way better with the FIBA rules than the NBA rules. He’s always a beast when he plays for the national team. He dropped again 30 pts against us today.

[SpurPadre]

You'd be surprised at what a tenth of a second can allow, in terms of a good look at the rim. In FIBA, most wing players who are 6'6" have about a 6'6" wingspan. That guy isn't going to bother your dribble or your shot as much as a 6'6"/7'1" wingspan NBA terror.

Still, isn't a 7'1" wingspan the exception, not the norm in the NBA? And most guys who will guard Mills at the perimeter in the NBA will probably have a 6'4" to 6'8" wingspan. I mean, a big deal was made of Westbrook (who is 6'3) having a wingspan of 6'8". Then, there are guys like Curry and Kyrie Irving who have 6'4" wingspans. I agree with you to a point but there has to be other factors involved. It's interesting to think about.

[Rocalcio]

yeah ... and Aron Baynes hit 5 of 6 three pointers against France ... crazy

He’s the one who really killed us. We expected Mills and maybe Ingles to be great, but not Baynes and especially not behind the 3pts line. Gobert couldn’t be blocking the paint to avoid Mills going to the rim and defending Baynes from downtown at the same time.

[exstatic]

Still, isn't a 7'1" wingspan the exception, not the norm in the NBA? And most guys who will guard Mills at the perimeter in the NBA will probably have a 6'4" to 6'8" wingspan. I mean, a big deal was made of Westbrook (who is 6'3) having a wingspan of 6'8". Then, there are guys like Curry and Kyrie Irving who have 6'4" wingspans. I agree with you to a point but there has to be other factors involved. It's interesting to think about.

7’1” may be the exception, but guys with long wingspans in the NBA aren’t any more. Just look at our roster. DJ is 6’5”/6’10”. White is 6’5”/6’8”. Lonnie is 6’5”/ 6’10”. All are hoppy and laterally quick. We have 3 guys like that on our roster. Outside of the US, there probably aren’t 3 guys in the entire FIBA World Cup like that.

[FkLA]

7’1” may be the exception, but guys with long wingspans in the NBA aren’t any more. Just look at our roster. DJ is 6’5”/6’10”. White is 6’5”/6’8”. Lonnie is 6’5”/ 6’10”. All are hoppy and laterally quick. We have 3 guys like that on our roster. Outside of the US, there probably aren’t 3 guys in the entire FIBA World Cup like that.

Yeah, I agree. Outside of the 4th Qtr explosion in their win, his FG percentage was pretty bad in the two games against the USA. Didn't have very many comfortable looks.

I think confidence plays a role in it too. Look at White and the way he looked on the Select Team, where he knew he was clearly the best player on the team. His comfort level was different than what its been on the Senior Team.

[DAF86]

https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/groups

It's easier to follow now, because they are out of pool play, and into the bracket.

The international game is different. Patty does better, and always has, because there are fewer long, rangy defensive athletes to bother him. He can get more square looks at the rim.

That could have been a reasonable explanation if Patty hadn't been beasting over teams with plenty of NBA talent like France, Lithuania, Canada, US, etc.

Patty probably faces tougher defenses in FIBA than in the NBA, tbh. Not only because rules and smaller offensive room makes it so, but also because opposing defenses focus on him more.

The most likely explanation for Patty's better performance with Australia is simply the bigger role, tbh.

[Dex]

Did I miss the Serbia-USA game? Try again big boy. :lol

Guess you will have to keep waiting.

:lol Serbs

[TheGoatishere]

Serbia is going to massacre poop. He couldn't beat Jokic in the NBA and he certainly won't be able to do it in FIBA per par.

:lmao:lmao

[MultiTroll]

7’1” may be the exception, but guys with long wingspans in the NBA aren’t any more. Just look at our roster. DJ is 6’5”/6’10”. White is 6’5”/6’8”. Lonnie is 6’5”/ 6’10”. All are hoppy and laterally quick. We have 3 guys like that on our roster. Outside of the US, there probably aren’t 3 guys in the entire FIBA World Cup like that.
Do you think Pop will notice this and adjust before either he or Patty retire?

[Keepin' it real]

That could have been a reasonable explanation if Patty hadn't been beasting over teams with plenty of NBA talent like France, Lithuania, Canada, US, etc.

Patty probably faces tougher defenses in FIBA than in the NBA, tbh. Not only because rules and smaller offensive room makes it so, but also because opposing defenses focus on him more.

The most likely explanation for Patty's better performance with Australia is simply the bigger role, tbh.

Just as likely is the possibility that Pop's system stifles Patty's potential.

[exstatic]

Just as likely is the possibility that Pop's system stifles Patty's potential.

He's not stiffling Patty. If anything, he's OVER using him, especially as a creator. Patty is best as a catch and shoot option.

[Play Boban]

Gringos better consider themselves lucky they don't have to face Serbia now tbh.

[Play Boban]

Argentina is threat to gringos. Haven't lost yet tbh.

[Play Boban]

:lmao:lmao

Laugh all you want, but guess what? I was right, USA isn't beating Serbia in this tournament.

[Genovaswitness]

Laugh all you want, but guess what? I was right, USA isn't beating Serbia in this tournament.

COULDN'T EVEN BEAT ARGENTINA
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AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAAH AAAHAHAHA


:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Play Boban]

COULDN'T EVEN BEAT ARGENTINA
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHH AHAHAH


AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

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:lmao :lmao :lmao

I said USA wasn't beating Serbia, and guess what? I'm right as usual, per par! :lol Joke's on you, kid! :lmao

[r0drig0lac]

Can't be a boxscore analyst. White has been solid. Clearly better than Smart, and has arguably been more impactful than even Mitchell at times. He's wrecking havoc on defense. Kemba is a veteran, multiple time all-star who's clearly the the best player on the team. Kind of unfair to make him the measuring stick for White.

lmao

[Drom John]

USA still might beat Serbia.

Classification 5-8
Game #85 | Thu 12 Sep - 19:00 (GMT+8)
Loser of USA/France
vs.
Serbia

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

USA still might beat Serbia.

Classification 5-8
Game #85 | Thu 12 Sep - 19:00 (GMT+8)
Loser of USA/France
vs.
Serbia

Interesting. I'm hopeful the Americans sweep the tourney and aren't forced to play in the consolation match.

[picnroll]

Laugh all you want, but guess what? I was right, USA isn't beating Serbia in this tournament.

News flash Play Boban, big slow Euros will never win shit unless theyre playing against each others.
News flash Spurs, Milutinov was a huge waste of a pick.

[Dex]

News flash Play Boban, big slow Euros will never win shit unless theyre playing against each others.
News flash Spurs, Milutinov was a huge waste of a pick.

And yet people will still be calling for the Spurs to bring him over next summer just like they have the last 4 years.

[exstatic]

News flash Play Boban, big slow Euros will never win shit unless theyre playing against each others.
News flash Spurs, Milutinov was a huge waste of a pick.

It wasn't a wasted pick when it was made. In 2015, the league hadn't rigged the rules to outlaw fighting over screens so that every P'nR was a switch, rendering almost every big man obsolete.

He'll probably never play in the NBA now, though.

[picnroll]

It wasn't a wasted pick when it was made. In 2015, the league hadn't rigged the rules to outlaw fighting over screens so that every P'nR was a switch, rendering almost every big man obsolete.

He'll probably never play in the NBA now, though.
He couldn’t defend effectively in the FIBA tournament either where physical play and and he can’t do anything on offense but set picks and gorilla dunk. He’s no good for the NBA now and he was no good when the Spurs drafted him. Only redeeming fact is almost everyone drafted after him was crap too.

[ZeusWillJudge]

USA and Argentina have clinched the two Olympic berths for the Americas. Mission accomplished, for a group that just met a few weeks ago, and some people were saying wouldn't even qualify. Anything more is gravy.

I wonder if Team USA will consider bringing in an older, bruising big man or two for the Olympics? Seems like it could be an improvement under FIBA rules, instead of the young gazelles that are the formula for The New NBA.

[Play Boban]

USA trails by 8 to France in the third quarter!!! :lol

[Play Boban]

News flash Play Boban, big slow Euros will never win shit unless theyre playing against each others.
News flash Spurs, Milutinov was a huge waste of a pick.
France 51, USA 43, 7:30 left in third quarter :lmao

[r0drig0lac]

spyda going ham

[KDKSpurs24]

spyda going ham
This may be where he unlocks the next level. Other players have to step up and help him on offense. White’s easy miss doesn’t help

[Play Boban]

USAref taking over now.

[Play Boban]

78-76 France, 3 minutes left :wow

[hater]

Popovich is fucking finished

He looks like Robert Mueller out there

[Play Boban]

82-76 France, 2 minutes left :lmao

[r0drig0lac]

Pop and USA NT definitely don't match

[Play Boban]

Nando dropping the final daggers from the free throw line now after Gobert dominates Donavan Mitchell.

[Canyonero]

Fuck, I'd rather play against USA than France.

[Play Boban]

Kemba makes 1/3 from the free throw line :lol

[Play Boban]

USA still might beat Serbia.

Classification 5-8
Game #85 | Thu 12 Sep - 19:00 (GMT+8)
Loser of USA/France
vs.
Serbia
USA/Serbia set for tomorrow now :lol

[szkorhetz]

Middleton is so fucked up.

Also, Pop is done.

[Play Boban]

Poop had embarrassed his country.