Basketball at the 2016 Rio Olympics

[UZER]

Hated losing Baynes

[testies]

austrlia strong

[LakerHater]

WOW, that score

[spurs10]

He sucks tbh, I really hope we don't keep him because of his other countrymen....

i think Bertans will win over the backup 3 spot this season so having Garino on the roster would be a waste IMO. We need a big man just in case one of our bigs get an injury. We're really slim in depth when it comes to our bigs.
Bertans is quoted that the team wants him to play the 4. This could change, but it looks like LJC will be on the outside looking in unless PATFO want him at the 3. I think Garino will play behind KA at the 3. Yes we need a big....someone that can play the 5.

[K...]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpLkIk3WIAAshaw.jpg

Can anyone explain thIs dumb meme ]¿¿¿ It's Manus Twitter feed

[jyra]

Australia is just killing France on the inside, surprisingly non effective showing by Gobert.

[LakerHater]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpLkIk3WIAAshaw.jpg

Can anyone explain thIs dumb meme ]¿¿¿ It's Manus Twitter feed

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoyxMw5W8AA_ZgO.jpg

[LakerHater]

Parker w the 3!?

[From Downtown]

Nice to see Parker being aggressive

[gambit1990]

ingles needs to play smarter.

[r0drig0lac]

MVParker

[mudyez]

Feels like Spurs vs Spurs...TP9 taking over

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Well we can't accuse Parker of not wanting to be the hero

[From Downtown]

Tony showing the FIBA world why he is a future HOFer

[DPG21920]

France is like my least favorite team to watch ever. They have talent, but it's always a damn chore. TP coming up big in that 2nd quarter.

[TheGreatYacht]

Diaw is fucking terrible, glad we unloaded him.

[TheGreatYacht]

De Colo is still a fucking cancer

[TheGreatYacht]

FIBA Refs :lol

No wonder Timmy quit

[resistanze]

FIBA Refs :lol

No wonder Timmy quit

:lmao Parker got steamrolled

[dabom]

thats a charge wtf?

[DPG21920]

Gobert is killing FRA Offense. AUS is disrespecting him so bad it's killing any chance of spacing for FRA.

[TheGreatYacht]

International Gobert forgets everything about defense for some reason, and Diaw.... Any opposing power forward will eat on the rebounds

[gambit1990]

would take delly over parker. he is making some great reads out there.

[dabom]

Mills showing he needs to start for the Spurs.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao Parker got steamrolled
On the three, right? :lol

FIBA Refs hate the Spurs tbh

[DPG21920]

would take delly over parker. he is making some great reads out there.

FRA is playing terrible defense. Once you get up in Delly and he can't just throw wide open lobs he becomes so much less effective. More about FRA terrible defense than Delly being good

I mean, Delly is playing well, but he's not as good as he looks here.

[TheGreatYacht]

Bogut gave Australia all the backdoor cut plays he used with the Warriors

[TheGreatYacht]

Why is Parker on the bench? Is the coach resting him for Spurs training camp like Pop does to Kawhi and Aldridge during the playoffs? :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

The white French bigs on the court right now lmao

[keywester]

FRA is playing terrible defense. Once you get up in Delly and he can't just throw wide open lobs he becomes so much less effective. More about FRA terrible defense than Delly being good

I mean, Delly is playing well, but he's not as good as he looks here.
Are you sure that Delly is not as good as he looks? Looks to me like a Pops type player.:lol

[LakerHater]

france makin Bogut look like a beast!

[dabom]

Thats game. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Those Delly lobs are all designated plays. These French bigs are embarrassing

[ElNono]

MVPatty doing MVPatty things...

[Solid D]

france makin Bogut look like a beast!

Well, he kind of is one. Warrior's will really miss him in the middle.

[gambit1990]

did patty have to go to the locker room?

[TheGreatYacht]

"Parker with no points in the second half"

He's only played 4 minutes... :lol

[ElNono]

:lmao France's defense looks like the Hornets

[TheGreatYacht]

France's rim protection :lmao

No wonder Gasol dropped 40 on them last year

[Solid D]

lol Bogut dribble driving like a banshee.

[baseline bum]

did patty have to go to the locker room?

Probably getting arrested for committing rape on Porker right there in front of everyone.

[ElNono]

Australia up 20, time for Porker to pad some stats for his buddy SASDynasty!

[TheGreatYacht]

Parker has the worst supporting cast I've ever seen since Parker and the Spurs in the 2013 finals

[dabom]

Australia up 20, time for Porker to pad some stats for his buddy SASDynasty!

:lol

[dabom]

Probably getting arrested for committing rape on Porker right there in front of everyone.

:lmao

[ElNono]

Porker benched again, I would normally say it's because he's out of shape, but Boris is playing, tbh....

[TheGreatYacht]

MVParker played 5 minutes in the second half after carrying these scrubs in the first half. Coach has to be getting paid by the Aussies tbh

[ElNono]

and :lmao @ Jazzfan that's high on Gobert, it's been a layup parade for Australia...

[baseline bum]

I would normally say it's because he's out of shape, but Boris is playing, tbh....

You can take Diaw out of San Antonio but you can't take San Antonio out of Diaw

[TheGreatYacht]

and :lmao @ Jazzfan that's high on Gobert, it's been a layup parade for Australia...
He's a different player on his national team, he shrinks....

Kinda like Missi

[dabom]

Mills passing. :wow

[ElNono]

He's a different player on his national team, he shrinks....

Kinda like Missi

If only Porker shrank too, tbh...

[baseline bum]

Mills just going in dry without consent on France :lol

[dabom]

Mills on fire. :wow

[TheGreatYacht]

Always knew Manure was holding MVPatty back, tbh....

[baseline bum]

I expect France to lay down like this to Germany, but to fucking Australia?

[ElNono]

Always knew Manure was holding MVPatty back, tbh....

He should start for the Spurs at this point, tbh...

[Mikeanaro]

STDalamon must be squeezing his balls and screaming really loud... Dat core.

[ElNono]

I expect France to lay down like this to Germany, but to fucking Australia?

The Aussies are underrated, tbh... they're a good team

[Solid D]

Always knew Manure was holding MVPatty back, tbh....

:rolleyes

[dabom]

They rested Patty. They know who their best player is. :toast

[gambit1990]

parker: 18 points (on 6 of 14 shooting), 2 assists... $14.5 million salary
patty: 21 points (on 7 of 15 shooting), 5 assists... $3.5 million salary

[ElNono]

I like how they don't call every contact a foul in FIBA.... NBA too sissified with that, tbh

[spursistan]

det Mills 'contract year' going to be fun :wow

[dabom]

parker: 18 points (on 6 of 14 shooting), 2 assists... $14.5 million salary
patty: 21 points (on 7 of 15 shooting), 5 assists... $3.5 million salary

More rebounds and steals too...

[r0drig0lac]

The Aussies are underrated, tbh... they're a good team

they are one of the weakest teams of this tournament, France that was rubbish today

[TheGreatYacht]

MVPatty making pennies while the Spurs pay Manure 14M :lmao

He should fire his agent

[Slime Baller]

Parker sat most of the second half. That's where I tuned in--did he look like shit in the first?

Parker being our starting PG is going to give me an ulcer this year, I can see it already.

[Mikeanaro]

Parker sat most of the second half. That's where I tuned in--did he look like shit in the first?

Parker being our starting PG is going to give me an ulcer this year, I can see it already.
I know how you feel

http://canigivemybaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/can-i-give-my-baby-tums.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

Parker sat most of the second half. That's where I tuned in--did he look like shit in the first?

Parker being our starting PG is going to give me an ulcer this year, I can see it already.
For some reason he got benched the whole second half. Coach thought the Walrus Diaw & De Colo show was better

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I think all the junk food will give you an ulcer, tbh

[gambit1990]

"parker is still an elite point guard bc he averages the most assists on the spurs :madrun:cry" -SASDynasty!

[TheGreatYacht]

"parker is still an elite point guard bc he averages the most assists on the spurs :madrun:cry" -SASDynasty!
"Manure is the best passer on the Spurs because he's flashy, don't mind the passes that end up on the 8th row :cry :madrun"

- you

[dabom]

Must suck for the French national team getting rammed like that. :lol

[gambit1990]

"parker > kawhi" -thegreatcunt:lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

"Manure > Kobe" - gambitch1990 :rollin

[gambit1990]

this bitch deflecting like his life depended on it :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

This faggot has Parker's cock so far up his mouth like there's nothing else to eat :lmao we get it pussy, now go talk to yourself on that shitty thread you keep bumping

[gambit1990]

you're the one calling him MVParker you erin barry bitch.

[gambit1990]

i'd say stfu and get off the computer now but your real life is probably even more pathetic than your presence here.

[dabom]

you're the one calling him MVParker you erin barry bitch.
:lol

[Diego20]

patty > tp

nothing to see here..

[TheGreatYacht]

You hate Parker so much but can't keep talking about him :lol Pity posted your own thread dedicated to him up to 17 pages

[TheGreatYacht]

i'd say stfu and get off the computer now but your real life is probably even more pathetic than your presence here.
I know you ain't talking :lol you took down that avi of your mullet having ass wearing a Patriots hat, I know you don't socialize with others

[spursistan]

Bogut gave Australia all the backdoor cut plays he used with the Warriors
Glad that faggot is out of GS :tu...no surprise they lost their last 2 playoffs series when he was in street clothes..less room for Curry and their shooters without his illegal screens and constant shoving of defenders hounding them..

[gambit1990]

You hate Parker so much but can't keep talking about him :lol Pity posted your own thread dedicated to him up to 17 pages
it got bumped to show everyone how stupid you and your MVParker crew are. where are all they now? i guess they all jumped ship because they aren't as brain dead as you and SASDynasty!

[gambit1990]

I know you ain't talking :lol you took down that avi of your mullet having ass wearing a Patriots hat, I know you don't socialize with others
wasn't a mullet, it was a mohawk.

[TheGreatYacht]

Glad that faggot is out of GS :tu...no surprise they lost their last 2 playoffs series when he was in street clothes..less room for Curry and their shooters without his illegal screens and constant shoving of defenders hounding them..
Yup :tu

Maybe now Kawhi won't be such a bitch next year and he actually attacks the rim against them instead of settling for jumpers

[TheGreatYacht]

wasn't a mullet, it was a mohawk.
If the hair on the back of your neck is longer than the front, it's a mullet. Faggot :lmao

[spursistan]

Also @ folks thinking "contract year Diaw" will be any different from his post 2014 self :lol..

[gambit1990]

If the hair on the back of your neck is longer than the front, it's a mullet. Faggot :lmao
:lmao:lmao:lmao

you couldn't see the front of my hair because i was wearing a cap you fucking retard.


I know you ain't talking :lol you took down that avi of your mullet having ass wearing a Patriots hat, I know you don't socialize with others
:lmao:lmao:lmao

damn, i don't even have to make you look dumb. you do all the heavy lifting for yourself :rollin

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao:lmao:lmao

you couldn't see the front of my hair because i was wearing a cap you fucking retard.


:lmao:lmao:lmao

damn, i don't even have to make you look dumb. you do all the heavy lifting for yourself :rollin
You look like you have a skunk laying on your head :lmao

No way your job doesn't consist of flipping burgers

[gambit1990]

You look like you have a skunk laying on your head :lmao

No way your job doesn't consist of flipping burgers
you're so obsessed over how i had a haircut :lol you must be a professional faggot.

keep deflecting. it won't make parker better than kawhi. or maybe to you it might.

[TheGreatYacht]

Whatever faggot, you ain't worth my time. Your posts make great comic relief tho

[gambit1990]

Whatever faggot, you ain't worth my time. Your posts make great comic relief tho
thegreatcunt's thought process: i'm gonna start talking shit to someone and then end it by say "you're not worth my time" :lol

you're right, my posts are great comic relief when i'm clowning the fuck outta you.

[DPG21920]

Completely embarrassing performance from FRA. Terrible coaching, the worst defense I have ever seen and the offense in usual FRA fashion struggled badly.

Just as you think they might turn a corner, the do the same things over and over again which isn't surprising since they struggled right before the Olympics.

Great job by AUS - they played very well and their bigs dominated FRA. They moved the ball and did what they had to do.

But yes, :lol I am 100% sure Delly is no where near as good as he looked vs this pathetic FRA team today.

[DPG21920]

Good news: Mills shot was really nice today. SA need that fired up Mills and his shooting definitely plays a solid role on SA's ceiling as a team.

TP was having some success too and no one got injured.

I'm really interested to see how Pau looks. Hope he stays healthy and does not look like a decline player.

[kaji157]

As i said before Australia is one of the few teams that can somehow make USA play serious.

France is on the level that has been showing lately, having a lot of trouble to score and defend, they were lucky to end in group A. They would have gotten embarrassed in group B.

I think Australia has serious chance for a medal.

To say the truth, this group round is totally uneven, i can already tell you how group A will finish. 1USA, 2Australia, 3Serbia, 4France.

Group B is a whole different story, and the fight will be huge for the price to eliminate France.

[lefty]

:lmao Patty destroying Parker

[apalisoc_9]

:lmao Patty destroying Parker

Link me to boxscore.

[Kawhitstorm]

He sucks tbh, I really hope we don't keep him because of his other countrymen....

i think Bertans will win over the backup 3 spot this season so having Garino on the roster would be a waste IMO. We need a big man just in case one of our bigs get an injury. We're really slim in depth when it comes to our bigs.

I heard Sanders is available :toast

[RD2191]

How did Parker do?

[apalisoc_9]

How did Parker do?

Stole the offense from the best offensive perinter player in his team. Any guy who has watched the international scene has been talking about the need to move away from Parker as a focal point..but the faggot wont budge.

[Kawhitstorm]

Yup :tu

Maybe now Kawhi won't be such a bitch next year and he actually attacks the rim against them instead of settling for jumpers

Yup :tu

[RD2191]

Stole the offense from the best offensive perinter player in his team. Any guy who has watched the international scene has been talking about the need to move away from Parker as a focal point..but the faggot wont budge.

Fuck. We're fucked if he doesn't snap an ankle or something.

[Kawhitstorm]

As i said before Australia is one of the few teams that can somehow make USA play serious.

I hope GayMond/Cousins try to start shyt against Bogut/Baynes.:lol

[r0drig0lac]

As i said before Australia is one of the few teams that can somehow make USA play serious.

France is on the level that has been showing lately, having a lot of trouble to score and defend, they were lucky to end in group A. They would have gotten embarrassed in group B.

I think Australia has serious chance for a medal.

To say the truth, this group round is totally uneven, i can already tell you how group A will finish. 1USA, 2Australia, 3Serbia, 4France.

Group B is a whole different story, and the fight will be huge for the price to eliminate France.

Servia will beat Australia without problems

[tmtcsc]

I'm glad Aaron Baynes didn't look like a dufus with that awful beard and man bun when he played for the Spurs.

[jyra]

As bad as France has looked, they don't really have to worry about missing the next round. With China and Venezuela in the group the rest of the teams are guaranteed to advance. So there's still enough time to figure things out.

I hope Collet gives Batum some more minutes with the second unit from now on to force him to be more aggressive. You just can't have him only taking 3 shots in a whole game.

[szkorhetz]

As bad as France has looked, they don't really have to worry about missing the next round. With China and Venezuela in the group the rest of the teams are guaranteed to advance. So there's still enough time to figure things out.

I hope Collet gives Batum some more minutes with the second unit from now on to force him to be more aggressive. You just can't have him only taking 3 shots in a whole game.
There are no such things as second units in European basketball. Usually everyone who steps on the court plays with everyone, and that's much better than the fucking fixed units in the NBA.

[LakerHater]

Klay chuckin!

[mudyez]

CHN pulling a Draymond against Boogie?

[jyra]

There are no such things as second units in European basketball. Usually everyone who steps on the court plays with everyone, and that's much better than the fucking fixed units in the NBA.

I guess you missed this game then. France went stretches with TP, Batum, Boris and Nando all on the bench.

[Diego20]

:lol at Batum making 25 mill a year

[Solid D]

You hate Parker so much but can't keep talking about him :lol

Ohhhhhhhhh, the irony and hypocrisy of this. You hate Manu so much but can't keep talking him.

[rastaspur]

I have been on church league teams that could beat china. They suck something awful.

[LakerHater]

Everyone is gonna look like this against Team USA!

[LakerHater]

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[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpNf5SaWIAAA3YA.jpg

[SPURt]

You'd think with the gigantic pool of humans to draw from and it looking like the NBA is popular in China they would have more great players. Carmelo loves the Olympics because it's the only time he gets to win.

[T Park]

Fuck. We're fucked if he doesn't snap an ankle or something.

Yeah after seeing this, i'd want to sell this website as well.

Fucking embarrassing.

[RD2191]

Yeah after seeing this, i'd want to sell this website as well.

Fucking embarrassing.

Aren't you that faggot that's always crying about everything?

[gambit1990]

Ohhhhhhhhh, the irony and hypocrisy of this. You hate Manu so much but can't keep talking him.
:lmao

[Obstructed_View]

You'd think with the gigantic pool of humans to draw from and it looking like the NBA is popular in China they would have more great players. Carmelo loves the Olympics because it's the only time he gets to win.

Kobe liked the Olympics because it's the only time he was actually clutch.

[toki9]

So...Mills for Okafor after the Olympics?

[Spurtacular]

I hope another team eliminates the US on a hack-a-jordan.

[spurs10]

You'd think with the gigantic pool of humans to draw from and it looking like the NBA is popular in China they would have more great players. Carmelo loves the Olympics because it's the only time he gets to win. Kevring Durbeta too.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Watching the Serbia-Venezuela game, what the fuck is this guy mumbling to himself?

[spurs10]

Will tomorrow's Arg vs Nigeria be televised or streamed somewhere?

[ElNono]

Will tomorrow's Arg vs Nigeria be televised or streamed somewhere?

should be on TV... I have an Olympics Basketball channel here on Dish... (channel 148)

[spurs10]

should be on TV... I have an Olympics Basketball channel here on Dish... (channel 148) I've got Directv will search for it....

[SPURt]

Kobe liked the Olympics because it's the only time he was actually clutch.
Too bad he didn't play in 2004, might've bumped Marbury off the team.

[SPURt]

Kevring Durbeta too.
True true true, Cousins is probably the ultimate loser of the bunch. I'm not sure he'll ever have a winning season. I pity the Kings fans. It was easy to root for them in their heyday since the Lakers were their biggest rival.

[cutewizard]

Is Mills in good form?

[skin27]

Is Mills in good form?
He always play well in international competition..

[Spurtacular]

What a drop-off from The Dream Team.

[jyra]

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That's how you throw a no look pass. I hate it when players do those silly look away passes.

[SPURt]

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That's how you throw a no look pass. I hate it when players do those silly look away passes.
I'm surprised no NBA team has lured him over.

[Obstructed_View]

Too bad he didn't play in 2004, might've bumped Marbury off the team.

That team needed someone who could hit an open jump shot. Speedy Claxton would have been an upgrayedd.

[kaji157]

Lithuania will just destroy Brazil in a blowout.

I really don´t get this group disparity, Group B is a war itself and you have to avoid 2-4 spots because you´ll get USA in your way.

Should go back to the Athens format with 2 group Stages and then elimination games.

This way luck plays too big of a role.

[Chinook]

I'm surprised no NBA team has lured him over.

He's not good enough to be worth the money it would take to bring him over.

[jyra]

Lithuania will just destroy Brazil in a blowout.

I think it's going to be a close game. Lithuania has a lot of size and length on their roster but they lack the usual 3 point shooting. I don't think they are well equipped to handle defenses that just pack the paint against them.

[Diego20]

I'm surprised no NBA team has lured him over.

He's being paid well in his team plus he didn't go to the NBA because probably he thought he would be benched.

[r0drig0lac]

Teodosic has rejected offers for years,
Brazil probably wins lithuania today, but will be a difficult game

[spurs10]

Anyone know ways to watch games? El Nono says there is a channel on dish. I'm on Directv and haven't found Olympic programs anywhere but NBC. Would like to see Arg vs Nigeria.

[ElNono]

Anyone know ways to watch games? El Nono says there is a channel on dish. I'm on Directv and haven't found Olympic programs anywhere but NBC. Would like to see Arg vs Nigeria.

Supposedly, the Olympics Basketball channel on DirectTV is at either 205-2 or 600-2, per here:

http://sports.directv.com/?AccountType=20

[spurs10]

Supposedly, the Olympics Basketball channel on DirectTV is at either 205-2 or 600-2, per here:

http://sports.directv.com/?AccountType=20 Thanks again! :toast I'll certain subscribe if they aren't in my plan. Want to watch Manu and the young Gaurino/ Garino (seen his name both ways). He is an aspiring Kawhi back-up at the 3..yes?

[spurs10]

Supposedly, the Olympics Basketball channel on DirectTV is at either 205-2 or 600-2, per here:

http://sports.directv.com/?AccountType=20 Sure enough! Channel 205-2 is showing Brazil vs Lith now and Arg vs Nigeria this evening on Directv. Muchimas gracias ElNono!

[spurs10]

Home team getting a thumping..:depressed

[testies]

we have no defense without splitter and varejao

doesnt help that the coach gives huge minutes to benite, huertas and giovanonni

[TheGreatYacht]

Lmao Shitter & Vajao

[SAGirl]

These olympics games are extremely boring.

[jyra]

We have got a game again, Brazil cuts the deficit to 10 with 4 minutes to go in the game.

[DPG21920]

Just ready to watch Pau.

[spurs10]

We have got a game again, Brazil cuts the deficit to 10 with 4 minutes to go in the game. They stopped showing the game at the half...weird.

[ace3g]

For Dish Network, they have 2 designated channels just for Olympics: 97 and 98. The ARG/Nigeria game is on 97 tonight.

[ace3g]

Just ready to watch Pau.

That game will be on NBCSN

[Snaq O'Meal]

Olympic basketball: Diaw unhappy with French offense in loss to Australia

Rio de Janeiro • Having been immersed in the San Antonio Spurs' system, Boris Diaw knows the kind of basketball he likes. And it is not the stuff he witnessed from his France teammates Saturday.

Sloppy, selfish offense hurt France in an 87-66 loss to Australia as Group A preliminary play began in the Olympic tournament. "It's not our game to play one-on-one. … We've got to move the ball," Diaw said.

Traded to the Jazz in early July, Diaw took the court for the opening tip with two new NBA teammates, France center Rudy Gobert and Australian guard Joe Ingles. Diaw posted nine points and five rebounds, while showing good signs of athletic ability and savvy at age 34, although the team captain cooled off in the second half and finished with 4-of-11 shooting.

Ingles was bothered by foul trouble and finished with four points and six assists. Of the Boomers' 35 field goals, 29 came via assists. Matthew Dellavedova led the team with 10 assists.

"We have an offensive system that enables us to take advantage of whatever defense the other team is playing," said Australian coach Andrej Lemanis. "We're patient offensively and we're extremely unselfish."

In his Olympic debut, Gobert recorded five points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in 25 minutes. Most of his defensive impact came in the first half. After that, Australia's well-executed offense found ways to pull him away from the basket and enable Andrew Bogut to catch lob passes and score easily.

"They didn't score one-on-one in the post so much," said former University of Utah player Kim Tillie, defending Gobert's work.

Gobert said he and his teammates needed to "watch our mistakes" and learn from them, as they prepare to play China on Monday. France qualified for the Olympics without Gobert, who was the only player added to the roster after that victory over Canada in Manila. Yet he said practicing for two weeks with the team was adequate preparation, after playing for France in recent summers.

Australia will meet Serbia on Monday. Four of the six teams in Group A, which also includes the USA and Venezuela, will advance to the quarterfinals after playing five preliminary games.

Source: http://www.sltrib.com/home/4201954-155/olympics-ex-ute-andrew-bogut-leads-australia

[ace3g]

Pau just banked in a 3 from top of the key at the buzzer

[jermaine]

Did they say he showed up fat an out of shape!?! He's moving dam fine to me.

[SPURt]

That highlight reel between quarters was a Saric rape reel. Good lawd he got abused.

[From Downtown]

FIBA Pau is one of the most dominant player I'Ve ever seen

[apalisoc_9]

Lol Boris taking hits on Porker.

[testies]

FIBA Pau is one of the most dominant player I'Ve ever seen

dont steal my line

[Hoops Czar]

Olympic basketball: Diaw unhappy with French offense in loss to Australia

Rio de Janeiro • Having been immersed in the San Antonio Spurs' system, Boris Diaw knows the kind of basketball he likes. And it is not the stuff he witnessed from his France teammates Saturday.

Sloppy, selfish offense hurt France in an 87-66 loss to Australia as Group A preliminary play began in the Olympic tournament. "It's not our game to play one-on-one. … We've got to move the ball," Diaw said.

Traded to the Jazz in early July, Diaw took the court for the opening tip with two new NBA teammates, France center Rudy Gobert and Australian guard Joe Ingles. Diaw posted nine points and five rebounds, while showing good signs of athletic ability and savvy at age 34, although the team captain cooled off in the second half and finished with 4-of-11 shooting.

Ingles was bothered by foul trouble and finished with four points and six assists. Of the Boomers' 35 field goals, 29 came via assists. Matthew Dellavedova led the team with 10 assists.

"We have an offensive system that enables us to take advantage of whatever defense the other team is playing," said Australian coach Andrej Lemanis. "We're patient offensively and we're extremely unselfish."

In his Olympic debut, Gobert recorded five points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in 25 minutes. Most of his defensive impact came in the first half. After that, Australia's well-executed offense found ways to pull him away from the basket and enable Andrew Bogut to catch lob passes and score easily.

"They didn't score one-on-one in the post so much," said former University of Utah player Kim Tillie, defending Gobert's work.

Gobert said he and his teammates needed to "watch our mistakes" and learn from them, as they prepare to play China on Monday. France qualified for the Olympics without Gobert, who was the only player added to the roster after that victory over Canada in Manila. Yet he said practicing for two weeks with the team was adequate preparation, after playing for France in recent summers.

Australia will meet Serbia on Monday. Four of the six teams in Group A, which also includes the USA and Venezuela, will advance to the quarterfinals after playing five preliminary games.

Source: http://www.sltrib.com/home/4201954-155/olympics-ex-ute-andrew-bogut-leads-australia

Sure, whatever takes the focus away from his sluggish, sloppy none-existent defense.

[tmtcsc]

Pau and Lamarcus are going to make up a terrific frontline this year. Pau has the mobility and range on Offense that Tim no longer possesed at the end of his career.

[tmtcsc]

I wish the Spurs could have made a run at Sergio Rodriguez. He's no stud but he knows how to distribute the ball.

[gambit1990]

I wish the Spurs could have made a run at Sergio Rodriguez. He's no stud but he knows how to distribute the ball.
i wanted him as well.

[ace3g]

20 pts for Pau

[TheGreatYacht]

Rubio is a cancer

[LakerHater]

wish Pau would crash the boards more, looks kinda lazy

[TheGreatYacht]

wish Pau would crash the boards more, looks kinda lazy
Not as bad as Tim vs OKC, tbh

[Arcadian]

Pau and Lamarcus are going to make up a terrific frontline this year. Pau has the mobility and range on Offense that Tim no longer possesed at the end of his career.

Yep. Pau joining the Spurs definitely lightens the blow of Duncan retiring (emotionally as a fan). He was always one of my favorite non-Spurs in the league. Even as a Laker, he was the only Laker I liked.

[LakerHater]

Not as bad as Tim vs OKC, tbh
ouch
http://db.funformobile.com/images/smiles/slap.gif

[testies]

Saric is lost out there

ps: Pau will score 40 against brazil

[LakerHater]

Waiting to c a H/L with Pau & mitotic... sumthng we could see frm Pau & LMA!

[DPG21920]

Pau looks out of shape some. Still playing well overall, but you can tell with his rebounding.

His shot looks good and he's making solid passing out of the immediate double teams (which is not a surprise). What is surprising me is that his dribble drive game looks very good. Didn't think he had that much left in that area.

[jermaine]

Pau for 3

[LakerHater]

Didn't evn knw Ricky Rubio was there!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Rodriguez fucking sucks :lol

[Arcadian]

:lol spain

[baseline bum]

Sergio Rodridguez fucking sucks :lol

[ace3g]

big 3 by Llull

[Canyonero]

big 3 by Llull

Wasn't that Mirotic?

[ace3g]

WTH

[Canyonero]

Wow, that block.

[ace3g]

Wasn't that Mirotic?

my bad

and Gasol gets blocked on last shot....

[From Downtown]

What a block by Saric
And what the fuck was that possession with 12 seconds to go?

[Canyonero]

This fucks our group completely :lol

[Arcadian]

:wow That block by Croatia #9 :wow

[Diego20]

Spain losing against Croatia :lmao:lmao:lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

That bum Rodriguez lost Spain the game. That careless turnover and his guy kept leaving him open to double Pau

:lol Whoever sees talent in him

[jyra]

And what the fuck was that possession with 12 seconds to go?

Really strange stuff. Llull pushed the ball to get up the court quickly, only to slow down and try a super risky pass to Gasol. Don't get why he didn't just go all the way to the basket.

[kaji157]

Wow!!! Game winning block by Saric, who had an awful game.

Gasol already suffering the curse of the impossible things happening to the Spurs.

[Canyonero]

:wow That block by Croatia #9 :wow

Dario Saric, Philly's new big man.

[kobyz]

lol Gasoft...

[itzsoweezee]

Llull is fucking terrible. Why is that dude even playing?

[TheGreatYacht]

Llull, more like Ll:lolll

[itzsoweezee]

That bum Rodriguez lost Spain the game. That careless turnover and his guy kept leaving him open to double Pau

:lol Whoever sees talent in him

True, he was garbage in the NBA too.

[elemento]

Croatia completely ignored Rubio :lol

Pau was easily the best player on the court. Without him Spain would lose by 20.

[objective]

Is Pau's rebounding due to his current shape? Because he was notorious for poor rebounding and inflated numbers last year

[kobyz]

Dario Saric, Philly's new big man.

Such a warrior, like him for sometime, could be somthing similar to draymond green for Philly...

[itzsoweezee]

True, he was garbage in the NBA too.

Nevermind, thought you were talking about Fernandez

[kobyz]

Croatia completely ignored Rubio :lol

Pau was easily the best player on the court. Without him Spain would lose by 20.

Pau letting that poor Croatian big man score in double figures, lol!

[kaji157]

Gasol is fine, clearly Spain is having some chemistry problems.

[TheGreatYacht]

Why isn't Ibaka playing? It's not like he's making the playoffs with Orlando

[ace3g]

Granted from 2012, but it looks like the Spanish coach likes to use the Etch a Sketch

https://2004sox.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/bball-etch-a-sketch.jpg?w=893

[From Downtown]

Why isn't Ibaka playing? It's not like he's making the playoffs with Orlando

Can only have one between Ibaka and Mirotic

[spursistan]

Intl competition is having a down period, tbh...ESP/Arg are TOSB status..France should phase out the Parker/Diaw regime and move on while East Europeans teams are mostly shit..

there is basically no International in-his-prime All Star in today's NBA compared to their heydays in mid and late 2000s..

[baseline bum]

That bum Rodriguez lost Spain the game. That careless turnover and his guy kept leaving him open to double Pau

:lol Whoever sees talent in him

:lmao Coach Nick saying Rodriguez will be like Nash next year in Philly


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY1uKzdHGdw

[JuneJive]

Hehehe.

Orgasm.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao Coach Nick saying Rodriguez will be like Nash next year in Philly


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY1uKzdHGdw
"Why Steph Curry is an elite defender"
"Why Durant can be like Kawhi on defense"

:lol Today's Coach Nick

[Russ]

Boy, Pao looks quick as a cat out there . . .




















:lol

[dabom]

"Why Steph Curry is an elite defender"
"Why Durant can be like Kawhi on defense"

:lol Today's Coach Nick

The PtR of Coaches. :lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

Llull, more like Ll:lolll


The Houston Rockets (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Rockets) then bought his draft rights from the Nuggets, for approximately $2.25 million, making him the most expensive player ever to be purchased during the draft's second round

[Kawhitstorm]

Granted from 2012, but it looks like the Spanish coach likes to use the Etch a Sketch


He left Marc Gasol in the game during the 2nd quarter when he had 3 fouls in the 2012 Gold medal game.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

True, he was garbage in the NBA too.

Nando looks like a world killer in Europe for a reason.:lol

[T Park]

Boy, Pao looks quick as a cat out there . . .




















:lol


:rolleyes

[Kawhitstorm]

Rubio is a cancer

It's pointless to play Rubio if he's playing off the ball or the team is just running postup plays. The two Rodriguez bums hogging the ball & Spain's offense being reduced to Pau post-ups made him obsolete.

[gambit1990]

missed the spain game. i'll probably get the the chance to watch the beginning of the argentina game.

[ElNono]

damn, Argentina about to start, but this Djokovic - Del Potro game is da bomb

[gambit1990]

pau today: 26 points, 11 for 17, 3 for 4 from beyond the arc

[ace3g]

Garino going to start

[From Downtown]

Pato starting at the 3 for Argentina

[gambit1990]

go manu.

[From Downtown]

Manu feels at home at the Olympics tbh

[From Downtown]

Pato with great D and then the eurostep on the other end

[DPG21920]

Very nice sequence from Garino. Good contest, ran the floor and a nifty finish.

[DPG21920]

Nigeria starting to get out and run and that is giving ARG some issues.

[ElNono]

OT: :wow Del Potro

[ElNono]

now back to basketball

[ElNono]

:wow Manu

[ElNono]

det #5

[DPG21920]

Manu glowing.

[beirmeistr]

manu!

[spurs10]

Manu!

[gambit1990]

manu :spin

[ElNono]

great D by Argentina

[spurs10]

That's how to enjoy a basketball game! Argentinian fans are rockin' it!

[ace3g]

Everytime I hear Campazzo I think of

http://www.sproe.com/images/screenshots/caparzo-01-large.jpg

[ElNono]

Nocioni still a beast on the boards, tbh

[MB20]

raining 3s. Hope it lasts.

[DAF86]

Manu could probably play till he's 50, tbh.

[ElNono]

I like the physicality of FIBA, tbh

[Eggeye]

http://www.imgpaste.net/image/Swki7

[spursistan]

OT: :wow Del Potro
yep knocking out #1 and favourite Djokovic..Man, wish that dude gets the Gold..just small consolation for a career ruined by injuries just when he was reaching the top..

[diego]

If anybody knows where to get play by play or can give updates I'd appreciate it!

[spursistan]

Manu could probably play till he's 50, tbh.
chill..it is Nigeria bro :lol

[From Downtown]

If anybody knows where to get play by play or can give updates I'd appreciate it!

http://www.fiba.com/ls/#8092&BKM400B03

[From Downtown]

chill..it is Nigeria bro :lol

45 then

[ElNono]

chill..it is Nigeria bro :lol

Nigeria has a couple NBA players, tbh... Diogu, Uzoh, Aminu