Basketball at the 2016 Rio Olympics

[TheGreatYacht]

chill..it is Nigeria bro :lol
:lol Manuretards

[spurs10]

Garino making some shots and playing D.

[spurs10]

Does anyone know where I could find a Scola thread!!??

[ElNono]

They're gonna need this kinda D to beat the likes of Spain, tbh

[spurs10]

Fans are not having any fun at all!:lol

[ElNono]

Scrubla Scrubling it up

[Snaq O'Meal]

Does anyone know where I could find a Scola thread!!??

Just start one. :)

[DAF86]

chill..it is Nigeria bro :lol

So?

[Kawhitstorm]

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

That squad would struggle to win the D-League championship. Aminu is the only rotation player & he's useless on offense unless someone else is creating shots for him ala Danny.:lol

[spurs10]

Scrubla Scrubling it up Yeah pretty much!

[ElNono]

That squad would struggle to win the D-League championship. Aminu is the only rotation player & he's useless on offense unless someone else is creating shots for him ala Danny.:lol

Everybody and their mother wanted him on the Spurs like a year ago... still have no idea who he is...

[ElNono]

Garino and1

[spurs10]

Garino & 1

[From Downtown]

Sign Garin...oh wait

[gambit1990]

like what i'm seeing from garino.

[dabom]

Everybody and their mother wanted him on the Spurs like a year ago... still have no idea who he is...

Not gonna lie. It was probably chinook... :lol

[SAGirl]

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

There were NBA players in summer league too, probably more talented too, just saying.
Also, Tim looked great in 2015 until he didn't. Can't take guys for granted at 39.

[dabom]

like what i'm seeing from garino.

Better than fathead. :lol

[ElNono]

There were NBA players in summer league too, probably more talented too, just saying.
Also, Tim looked great in 2015 until he didn't. Can't take guys for granted at 39.

I don't. I'm enjoying every moment of it

[From Downtown]

Manu,Scola and Nocioni all on the bench
As much as I enjoy garbage time at 4.30 AM I think it's time to go to bed

[ElNono]

Manu,Scola and Nocioni all on the bench
As much as I enjoy garbage time at 4.30 AM I think it's time to go to bed

buona notte

[SAGirl]

Can't watch a game of that low quality either. Not only that its a blowout but Nigeria so bad.

[ElNono]

Can't watch a game of that low quality either. Not only that its a blowout but Nigeria so bad.

Really? this is like 200x better than Summer League

[SAGirl]

Manu blocked but Nigeria turns it over with an unforced error at the other end. :lol

[SAGirl]

Really? this is like 200x better than Summer League

Only your fandom talking as bad as some guys were in SL at least the game were more thrilling and there were definitely more talented guys in some squads than Nigeria has there. I couldn't watch the brazil game earlier either. Even the team USA games were boring. Felt like a scrimmage.... I can only watch blowouts if its the Spurs TBH.

[dabom]

Summer league. :lol

[ElNono]

Only your fandom talking as bad as some guys were in SL at least the game were more thrilling and there were definitely more talented guys in some squads than Nigeria has there. I couldn't watch the brazil game earlier either. Even the team USA games were boring. Felt like a scrimmage.... I can only watch blowouts if its the Spurs TBH.

the games were actually terrible in general... which is OK, it's a collection of dudes anyways... at least there's more structure and strategy here...

[ElNono]

Argentina is just too small... Pau should have a field day against them...

[gambit1990]

manu: 12 points, 4 for 10, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, +34

[ElNono]

manu: 12 points, 4 for 10, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, +34

and he won the last game he played

[SAGirl]

the games were actually terrible in general... which is OK, it's a collection of dudes anyways... at least there's more structure and strategy here...

I did miss the close game with Spain and the France dud-although that one was over early I would have watched the two first quarters. It's really the ones that get so wide in talent gap that get non-competitive at some point. The Brazil one ended up being close after it turned it off lol but there was also no one I cared to watch in that team or Lithuania for that matter.

[ElNono]

I did miss the close game with Spain and the France dud-although that one was over early I would have watched the two first quarters. It's really the ones that get so wide in talent gap that get non-competitive at some point. The Brazil one ended up being close after it turned it off lol but there was also no one I cared to watch in that team or Lithuania for that matter.

Lithuania is actually pretty good. I actually like a few things about the FIBA game: the physicality, the fact it's just 10 mins per quarters and 5 fouls, and there's no 300 commercials, tbh

[DAF86]

Nigeria beat Argentina a couple of days ago. Of course it was a friendly, but still. Folks talking like Nigeria is an all-scrub and this was a guaranteed win for Argentina are showing their ignorance, tbh.

[ace3g]

http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/countries/500/arg.png&h=100&w=100
Argentina


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M. DeliaC
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94

[Chinook]

Nigeria beat Argentina a couple of days ago. Of course it was a friendly, but still. Folks talking like Nigeria is an all-scrub and this was a guaranteed win for Argentina are showing their ignorance, tbh.

Nigeria is better than I thought they were, but yeah, they're a scrub team. Shows how far the ANT has fallen, even though they have some decent young talent as well.

[SAGirl]

Lithuania is actually pretty good. I actually like a few things about the FIBA game: the physicality, the fact it's just 10 mins per quarters and 5 fouls, and there's no 300 commercials, tbh

It was the blowout situation. I had already seen USA beat China b4, and could only watch a few minutes of that even with all the USA starpower.

[spurs10]

Argentina is just too small... Pau should have a field day against them... If we could get Pau to play with Manu and Garino in San Antonio with Kawhi and LMA we'd be pretty badass!
:flag:

[Chinook]

It was the blowout situation. I had already seen USA beat China b4, and could only watch a few minutes of that even with all the USA starpower.

I can't watch the US at all. Had Kawhi or LMA been part of it or had a couple of the other teams been healthy, I could've seen myself watching them in the medal matches. But it's not fun to watch guys I don't root for during the season destroy teams that are at such an obvious talent disadvantage.

[TheGreatYacht]

Manure shooting below 50% against Povertyball players :lol

[spurs10]

It was the blowout situation. I had already seen USA beat China b4, and could only watch a few minutes of that even with all the USA starpower. Watching the USA blowouts is really boring. If Kevring Durbeta and Carmelo don't get their medals they'll be very upset! :(

[SAGirl]

I can't watch the US at all. Had Kawhi or LMA been part of it or had a couple of the other teams been healthy, I could've seen myself watching them in the medal matches. But it's not fun to watch guys I don't root for during the season destroy teams that are at such an obvious talent disadvantage.

I didn't want to mention anyone specific but the Durant showboating and Raymond ughhhh.

[ElNono]

Patty and Manu the only Spurs leading their respective teams to victory so far, tbh... Hopefully Pau can recover against Lithuania, tbh...

[T Park]

Patricio Garino :-O wow he looked good. Granted it was vs Nigeria but, wow.

[baseline bum]

They're gonna need this kinda D to beat the likes of Spain, tbh

Why? The good Gasol is sitting home on his couch.

[ElNono]

Why? The good Gasol is sitting home on his couch.

Spain has had out number for a while now, plus we have no size even against shitty Gasol, tbh

[ace3g]

By the way, I noticed it on an older pic of Nocioni, but what is the logo that looks like 2 women leaning back to back in the shape of an M for?

http://www.cabb.com.ar/web/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-nigeria.jpg

[spurs10]

I can't watch the US at all. Had Kawhi or LMA been part of it or had a couple of the other teams been healthy, I could've seen myself watching them in the medal matches. But it's not fun to watch guys I don't root for during the season destroy teams that are at such an obvious talent disadvantage. Hear, hear!

[ace3g]

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/D/3F/oQZOowDJgEqOxlJV3tfZfw.jpg?v=20160808051644830&v=080820160516&extension=.jpg

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[ace3g]

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/A/2/0f-_cFtS5kyzyV0eOUFQrQ.jpg?v=20160808042016620&v=080820160420&extension=.jpg

[ElNono]

By the way, I noticed it on an older pic of Nocioni, but what is the logo that looks like 2 women leaning back to back in the shape of an M for?

http://www.cabb.com.ar/web/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-nigeria.jpg

It's the logo of an Italian brand that makes the jerseys: Kappa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa_(company))

[Spurtacular]

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2016/8/7/12400502/manu-ginobili-magic-argentina-olympics

[Eggeye]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSEtM76HVBGx4nK5PNAls3OGhVLddoq_ 78VJ9dOn98sGkvPYQUd

[From Downtown]

Nigeria is better than I thought they were, but yeah, they're a scrub team. Shows how far the ANT has fallen, even though they have some decent young talent as well.

To be fair to them, they're playing without their two best players (Aminu, the one who's playing is another one, I'm not sure if it'S his brother, and Ezeli)
But I thought their physicality would bother Argentina (and Manu) more

[kaji157]

To be fair to them, they're playing without their two best players (Aminu, the one who's playing is another one, I'm not sure if it'S his brother, and Ezeli)
But I thought their physicality would bother Argentina (and Manu) more

Yes. it´s Al Farouq´s brother. Nigeria is missing him and Ezeli, their two best players easy.

About Argentina what can i say, they have found a way to hide their smaller size in the bigs with their guards and small forwards rebounding abilities. I was lucky to watch all preliminary games, and what they did after Australia completely dominated the boards against them is start rebounding with all five players.

I am still not sure if that will be useful in real deal competition, but if it works, that pretty much takes away the only advantage most teams have over Argentina, their size.

In the Spurest of ways, Argentina might have a Big 3 that is pretty old, and a not so flashy team, but i have no doubt they have the most corporate knowledge of all teams not named USA, they trust their system, their new and old players know their roles and they play to their strengths.

If a team fails to play very smart against Argentina they have a very good chance of being beaten, even if they have good size advantage.

[Seventyniner]

I can't watch the US at all. Had Kawhi or LMA been part of it or had a couple of the other teams been healthy, I could've seen myself watching them in the medal matches. But it's not fun to watch guys I don't root for during the season destroy teams that are at such an obvious talent disadvantage.

Sounds like 85% of college football games.

[Chinook]

Sounds like 85% of college football games.

And that's why I watch almost none of that, too. I keep up with A&M and Penn through articles, but I rarely watch more than three CFB games a year.

[jeebus]

Watching this Australia game...Baynes sure did embrace the gay with his new look.

[kaji157]

Can anyone post the Aus vs Serbia score so far?

[jyra]

Can anyone post the Aus vs Serbia score so far?

Australia leads 82-78 with two minutes to go.

[hooperflash]

Can anyone post the Aus vs Serbia score so far?

AUS 80 - SERBIA 76

[Kawhitstorm]

Watching this Australia game...Baynes sure did embrace the gay with his new look.

Delly out there looking like Jason Kidd.:lol

[kaji157]

Thanks guys. Go Boomers.

[Kawhitstorm]

Delly out there looking like Jason Kidd.:lol

Ingles, the Aussi Robert Horry.:lol

[Dex]

AUS ends on an 11-0 run to take the win. Patty with 26.

[Kawhitstorm]

Thanks guys. Go Boomers.

Fatty Mills w/ 26.:wow

[jyra]

Patty has struggled a bit in this game but has come up huge down the stretch, 15 points in the 4th alone by my count.

[kaji157]

Told you here Australia is the only team to challenge USA in that shitty Group.

[ElNono]

MVPatty tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

Told you here Australia is the only team to challenge USA in that shitty Group.

Delly/Bogut vs. Kyrie/Gaymond::lol

[kaji157]

Delly/Bogut vs. Kyrie/Gaymond::lol

Not saying they are going to win, just that is the only team that can bother them.

[Hoops Czar]

Fatty Mills w/ 26.:wow

Paddy with 26 points against JV Teodosic. :wow

[DAF86]

Paddy with 26 points against JV Teodosic. :wow

Let's see how many can Parker muster against him. :lol

[testies]

Yes. it´s Al Farouq´s brother. Nigeria is missing him and Ezeli, their two best players easy.

About Argentina what can i say, they have found a way to hide their smaller size in the bigs with their guards and small forwards rebounding abilities. I was lucky to watch all preliminary games, and what they did after Australia completely dominated the boards against them is start rebounding with all five players.

I am still not sure if that will be useful in real deal competition, but if it works, that pretty much takes away the only advantage most teams have over Argentina, their size.

In the Spurest of ways, Argentina might have a Big 3 that is pretty old, and a not so flashy team, but i have no doubt they have the most corporate knowledge of all teams not named USA, they trust their system, their new and old players know their roles and they play to their strengths.

If a team fails to play very smart against Argentina they have a very good chance of being beaten, even if they have good size advantage.

If they play a team like Lithuania they are screwed though

[gambit1990]

france is playing china tonight so tp should have a really good game, yeah?

[San Antonio Slayer]

TP had a great game vs Australia, I was impressed with his offense.

[Kawhitstorm]

TP had a great game vs Australia, I was impressed with his offense.

Easy to get into the paint against laterally challenged bigs like Bogut/Baynes.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Let's see how many can Parker muster against him. :lol

De Colo is going to be matched up against Teodosic since he plays off the ball like Patty.

[gambit1990]

TP had a great game vs Australia, I was impressed with his offense.
parker only did good in the second quarter. let me guess, you weren't impressed with his play making abilities? :lol

[Arcadian]

Is there a live box score that updates in real time for olympic basketball games?

[gambit1990]

delly averaging 11.5 assists after two games.

[r0drig0lac]

Is there a live box score that updates in real time for olympic basketball games?

http://www.fiba.com/olympics/2016

[testies]

venezuela is well coached by that dude that looks like a drug dealer from scarface

[Arcadian]

http://www.fiba.com/olympics/2016

Nice, thanks. Good game so far.

[r0drig0lac]

as happened in the friendly game, Venezuela get many offensive rebounds against USA (the only team in the world that can do that for some reason)

[testies]

as happened in the friendly game, Venezuela get many offensive rebounds against USA (the only team in the world that can do that for some reason)

they're black and athletic

[Canyonero]

as happened in the friendly game, Venezuela get many offensive rebounds against USA (the only team in the world that can do that for some reason)

Chavez's ghost helping

[rjv]

I can't watch the US at all. Had Kawhi or LMA been part of it or had a couple of the other teams been healthy, I could've seen myself watching them in the medal matches. But it's not fun to watch guys I don't root for during the season destroy teams that are at such an obvious talent disadvantage.

i'm with you. the US team just comes off as brash and annoying. and leading the cheers are durant and green so it just comes off as a golden state arrogance fest.

[gambit1990]

watched about half a quarter of the us game. didn't enjoy it, not a fan of most of the roster. definitely not watching the rest.

[99 Problems]

The Australian v Serbia game was a very good game of basketball.
King Delly was outstanding
Bogut is class and there is no substitute for that, sorry GSW you let him go?
infact Bogut/Big Banger Baynesy/Anderson were excellent.
Aussies had a patch from mid 2nd to mid 3rd where they went away from the interior bigs and showed a spectacular display of how not to shoot the 3 ball. Thankfully they readjusted going back to the bigs before 4 late 3s showed they actually could shoot 3s?
MVPatty caused big trouble with his speed off the dribble getting to the rim 3 or 4 times using an impressive stutter step as well. For most of the game his shot was not particularly good but got that going in the last.
Miroslav Raduljica was a standout for Serbia. Nice to see a big man so comfortable at the line.
Teodosic had a great first half before Raduljica stamped himself the man for Serbia.
Dare I say it before the USA game but the Aussie team play good D. They need to improve still on boards as Serbia did well with offensive boards against the Aussie bench fwiw.
Again I say- Keeping Bogut fit is the key for the Aussies.

[itsamanuthree]

Hehehe.

Orgasm.

That pic u have... is it from this very old movie about some trains being watched?

[LakerHater]

762809541046235136

[kaji157]

If they play a team like Lithuania they are screwed though

We´ll see, the teams meet on Thursday.

I also don´t see Argentina wining that match, but it´s not impossible.

[ElNono]

What comes next is going to be very difficult
By Manu Ginobili

RIO DE JANEIRO - Without a doubt, what I'm experiencing in these Olympics is very special. I'm here because of that. I wanted this. And what we did in the first game against Nigeria makes me very happy, because we played great, we had a lot of intensity, very focused, and didn't let them play comfortably at any time. And well, that let us get a 20 point lead, which is always complicated to revert for most opponents. We knew that perhaps they could make a 6 or 8 point run, but it never really got to that. We played well and we did what we thought we could do, from an optimistic view. Because there was always a bit of worry. Mostly because they're a team that are a bit unpredictable. If they shot 12 out of 24 from three point land, like they did in the first friendly game in Vegas, instead of the 3 of 24 in the last game, everything changes. So we're happy because everyone feels important, we all could score, and we all feel useful. It's a great way to start.

We still have to be cautious about what the team showed during the friendlies and the first game of the Olympics. In the friendlies, we played pretty good, and this last game was impeccable, but nevertheless, you have to be measured about these things. We still have to see how we react when a team makes it difficult on us, when we can't execute our game, when the other team is playing better in some aspects of the game. We need to know how we're going to respond, the old guys, the young guys, all together. Winning a game by 20 or 30 doesn't mean we have everything figured out. We have to go slowly and we have to know that all we did during the friendly games was just get to know each other, and not much more. Now we have four finals in a row. Everything we did during the friendlies don't mean anything, this is going to be very difficult. Lithuania looked like they were going to destroy Brazil, but they kept coming back and coming back and they almost turn it around and beat them. Same thing with Croatia and Spain. They're tough teams and very physical. If we think that we're good because we beat some of them in friendly games, we're screwed. So, I insist, we have to be cautious.

This was an intense start and even though I know how hard is the road ahead of us I feel things worked out well for me in the first game. I felt good. I think I played a lot of minutes in the first half, and that kind of took some of my legs on the second half. But I felt good and useful. Perhaps the enthusiasm of the first game made me spend more energy that I should have spent, but mostly because of how the game developed. But sometimes that's just not under your control. The good news is that we have a day off before the next game. And it's not a small detail, because they're going to be very tough and physical games. When you play against Lithuania, Croatia or Serbia, and you know they can play any position and do it well, you have to be smarter in your game. So we have to play well. It's not going to be one of those games (like the game against Croatia today) that you win with grit and grind. Those things you always need to have, but to win you have to play well, make your shots and be very focused on defense. They're young, talented, so we're playing against a great team, that already won on the road against Italy to qualify for this tournament. That's no small detail. It's a game that's going to help us, so I hope we have a good game.

I really would like to thank the fans that came to support us in the first game. At certain moments it felt like the arena was rocking. It was very emotional. Now, with that said, I also want to explain that I'm against the insults against the Brazilian public. I know there's people that made a tremendous effort to be here and support us, and that helps, but even without talking a single word with Chapu [Nocioni] and Luifa [Scola] we all three talked separately during the press conference about that specific situation. It's just absurd. We're always talking about the hooligans, violence in sports and all that stuff... If we look the other way it's kind of like we're giving that a pass. I honestly don't want to be part of that. I think it's worthwhile to say it. I don't understand it, because we weren't even playing against Brazil. Plus, it's something that comes from soccer, that happened there, we have nothing to do with it. I don't know, it wasn't necessary, at all. I'm always of the idea that if you identify with a team that you like, the best is to root for them, instead of insulting the rival or anybody else. I see it as unnecessary and in some ways violent. And I'm saying this with the best intentions, because we're always grateful for your support, but if I had to choose, I prefer to save the insults against the other team, and rather you support us.

But in these games things happen all the time. And it's impossible not to talk about Paula Pareto and say that it's spectacular what she achieved. It was epic and emotional for all of us, the ones that watched it on TV from Argentina, all of us here, everybody that know her... Honestly it's incredible. I couldn't watch it live, but when I found out, I watched all the replays, heard all the comments. I saw all the images, when she was signing the national anthem, it's impossible not to get emotional! See her emotion. And, in some way, you feel identified with that, because of all the memories. A lot of us, 12 years later, we still look back at that day in Athens as something magical, they're unforgettable moments that move you. What happened to Paula in these few days, I'm sure will be with her for the next 20 or 30 years and it's going to be one of the best things that happened to her. Something that doesn't happen often. So I want to congratulate her, because she was magnificent. I'm happy for her, because I know she's a great person, because we have friends in common, and this happened to a friend, that is also a good person, she completely deserve it. How could we not feel happy for her? It was a great day for Argentina's sports.

---

Original in spanish here:
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1926179-lo-que-viene-va-a-ser-tremendo

[TheGreatYacht]

MVParker per par.

14pts (on 6 shots) & 8 assists in 26 minutes

[spurs10]

Thanks ElNono! A very emotional letter with great national pride. Yes I many root for Argentina because of Fabricio and Manu, but I'm still blown away by their sense of team. Going to be a great year getting to watch Manu for another season!

[Kawhitstorm]

MVParker per par.

14pts (on 6 shots) & 8 assists in 26 minutes

Hopefully, he will retire after the Olympics & become a star like Marbury in China.:toast

[TheGreatYacht]

Hopefully, he will retire after the Olympics & become a star like Marbury in China.:toast
That ninja turtle looking bitch Serena played yesterday, you watch her?

[From Downtown]

MVParker per par.

14pts (on 6 shots) & 8 assists in 26 minutes

Our guys have been doing pretty well in the Olympics so far :toast

[Solid D]

Easy to get into the paint against laterally challenged bigs like Bogut/Baynes.:lol

I think you are jesting (?), but a huge reason the Warriors were so stingy in the paint was because of Bogut the past several seasons. When he went out against the Cavs, the lane opened up. Bogut is an awesome paint defender.

[spurs50_]

How is Carmelo the leader of this team?

[TheGreatYacht]

Our guys have been doing pretty well in the Olympics so far :toast
TP averaging 16ppg in just 23mpg :tu

[Chinook]

Japan just upset the All-Blacks in rugby. Amazing. And yeah, may as well discuss that sport here too, as it's not going to get enough attention to warrant its own thread.

[Chinook]

How is Carmelo the leader of this team?

Is that a joke?

[Solid D]

Japan just upset the All-Blacks in rugby. Amazing. And yeah, may as well discuss that sport here too, as it's not going to get enough attention to warrant its own thread.

:wow That seems like the "Miracle on Grass."

[Chinook]

:wow That seems like the "Miracle on Grass."

It was group play, but still. Very intense. And they celebrated like they have won a medal. Still, though, that was an intense game.

[Chinook]

:lol US needing the help from refs just to stay in the game versus Argentina.

[Chinook]

:lmao Still managing to lose in extra time.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol US needing the help from refs just to stay in the game versus Argentina.
What sport? :lol

[Chinook]

What sport? :lol

Rugby

[Snaq O'Meal]

Japan just upset the All-Blacks in rugby. Amazing. And yeah, may as well discuss that sport here too, as it's not going to get enough attention to warrant its own thread.

Wrong sport. The All Blacks play Rugby Union involving 15 men per team, not Rugby Sevens.

[testies]

Augusto Lima beastin

[Chinook]

Wrong sport. The All Blacks play Rugby Union involving 15 men per team, not Rugby Sevens.

They're still called the All-Blacks (well, the All Black Sevens), according to Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_national_rugby_sevens_team

[Snaq O'Meal]

They're still called the All-Blacks (well, the All Black Sevens), according to Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_national_rugby_sevens_team

The only things this Sevens team has in common with the All Blacks is the somewhat similar team name and code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams (who is also a familiar face in Australia's Rugby League scene). But it's nowhere close to having the collection of best Kiwi players from the Super Rugby competition that form the All Blacks.

[Canyonero]

Japan just upset the All-Blacks in rugby. Amazing. And yeah, may as well discuss that sport here too, as it's not going to get enough attention to warrant its own thread.

Japan's rugby is growing. They defeated the Springboks in the last WC.

[Chinook]

The only things this Sevens team has in common with the All Blacks is the somewhat similar team name and code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams (who is also a familiar face in Australia's Rugby League scene). But it's nowhere close to having the collection of best Kiwi players from the Super Rugby competition that form the All Blacks.

If Rugby Sevens and 15s are so different, explain why the US sucks at both.

[Chinook]

Japan's rugby is growing. They defeated the Springboks in the last WC.

I loved the heart they played with. Congrats on the win, btb. It was excited down to the end.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Japan's rugby is growing. They defeated the Springboks in the last WC.

Rugby has always been popular in Japan. And Asians with their smaller stature are less disadvantaged in the Sevens game.

But Japan's victory over the Springboks was indeed a big shocker.

[Canyonero]

I loved the heart they played with. Congrats on the win, btb. It was excited down to the end.

Yeah, even though freaking refs were robbing us :lol

[Snaq O'Meal]

If Rugby Sevens and 15s are so different, explain why the US sucks at both.

Can't blame the US for underperforming, since the NFL absorbs the most talented athletes.

If American football is an Olympic sport, the tables will be turned.

[testies]

Spain gets more calls than OKCrefs ffs

[testies]

25 fouls for spain hahahahaha

[Chinook]

Yeah, even though freaking refs were robbing us :lol

Seriously. Two yellow cards and a try awarded by penalty.


Can't blame the US for underperforming, since the NFL absorbs the most talented athletes.

If American football is an Olympic sport, the tables will be turned.

You just can't tell me that in a country with more than 300 Million people, they can't find a dozen or so half-backs, linebackers and safeties with ball skills and passing vision. I understand that rugby is criminally under-appreciated here (my third-favorite sport behind basketball and AFL), but come on. They had years to prepare for this.

[Canyonero]

USA was about to get a Super Rugby franchise (the best rugby clubs tournament in the world) but they weren't able to guarantee a high-level roster.

[Canyonero]

Gasol :lmao

[Keepin' it real]

Looks like a Spur already.

[Chinook]

That's even sadder. Could totally add in tight-ends, and defensive linemen to the mix if you went 15s. I can understand why Union isn't palatable here, even though I prefer it to sevens. It looks too much like soccer on TV, but it doesn't have the same ethnic support, so it can't even be an alternative sport. But sevens seem perfect for the American viewing experience (short, lots of scoring, limited stoppages).

Maybe the issue is that it's TOO short. No way to really broadcast it.

[gambit1990]

gasol missed two free throws! brazil up 1, 5.5 seconds left. spain's ball.

[Arcadian]

:lol spain 0-2
:lol gasol involved in both losses

[gambit1990]

wow. gasol had a clutch block but missed two free throws that would've put them up by 3 with 20 seconds to go.

[TheGreatYacht]

Is Scottie Brooks the Spain head coach? That hero ball offense tho

[Diego20]

:lol Spain

[Hoops Czar]

Spurs attracting chokers like bees to honey.

[Hoops Czar]

:lol Spain

No! Gasol :lol Don't blame the rest of the team for Gasol's choke job.

[JuneJive]

That pic u have... is it from this very old movie about some trains being watched?

It's from this one http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103905/

I recommend it. I think it's up on YT with english subtitles.


Looking forward to tonight's game. Should be a close one.

[Kawhitstorm]

How is Carmelo the leader of this team?

Cousins could be the "leader" of the team & it won't matter.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Japan just upset the All-Blacks in rugby. Amazing. And yeah, may as well discuss that sport here too, as it's not going to get enough attention to warrant its own thread.

They beat South Africa in the world cup (which is WAY more competitive than the OLY) & half their players aren't Japanese.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Japan's rugby is growing. They defeated the Springboks in the last WC.

They are upping their recruiting game:

http://cdn-planetrugby.365.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1022.6666666666666x767__origin__0x0_Japan_2015_Wor ld_cup_profiles.jpg

[Kawhitstorm]

USA was about to get a Super Rugby franchise (the best rugby clubs tournament in the world) but they weren't able to guarantee a high-level roster.

Shyt would be like the Galaxy being the Champions League.:lol

[Chinook]

They beat South Africa in the world cup (which is WAY more competitive than the OLY) & half their players aren't Japanese.:lol

Did you watch that game? Whether it didn't mean as much or not, it was a slugfest.


They are upping their recruiting game:

http://cdn-planetrugby.365.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1022.6666666666666x767__origin__0x0_Japan_2015_Wor ld_cup_profiles.jpg

If it were so easy, we'd be better at it than we seem to be. I mean, hell, we even have a Samoa to call our own.

[Kawhitstorm]

wow. gasol had a clutch block but missed two free throws that would've put them up by 3 with 20 seconds to go.

He needs to save his legs for the June so it's fine if Spain gets bounced early.:toast

[Kawhitstorm]

If it were so easy, we'd be better at it than we seem to be. I mean, hell, we even have a Samoa to call our own.

Yeah, Samoans in the US are ditching Football & chasing their rugby dreams.:lol

[Chinook]

Yeah, Samoas are ditching Football & chasing their rugby dreams to play for a minimum wage.:lol

Not like you get paid for the national teams anyway.

[Nathan89]

How is Carmelo the leader of this team?

Well most of the team said he was. He has age and experience. Durant has some of that but he's not a leader.

[Kawhitstorm]

Not like you get paid for the national teams anyway.

Track & field athletes that compete on European circuits have to work part time to support themselves b/c they ain't getting a dime from the federation.:lol

Most female soccer/basketball players barely make 50K despite it being more popular in the US than Rugby.:lol

Meanwhile, British athletes get pampered despite being mediocre in international tournaments. Japan is definitely recruiting those Samoans/Kiwis by opening up the checkbook just like Qatar/Bahrain are now fielding world-class track athletes of Nigerian decent. :lol

Whenever they qualify for a tournament or win a medal, federations of other countries pay their athlete pretty good money.

[r0drig0lac]

happy for the victory over refSpain

[Chinook]

Track & field athletes that compete on European circuits have to work part time to support themselves b/c they ain't getting a dime from the federation.:lol

Most female soccer/basketball players barely make 50K despite it being more popular in the US than Rugby.:lol

Meanwhile, British athletes get pampered despite being mediocre in international tournaments. Japan is definitely recruiting those Samoans/Kiwis by opening up the checkbook just like Qatar/Bahrain are now fielding world-class track athletes of Nigerian decent. :lol

Whenever they qualify for a tournament or win a medal, federations of other countries pay their athlete pretty good money.

Yes, it's a shame. As I said, I wish rugby were bigger here. But it ain't. And maybe that's a good thing, as we haven't seen the quality fall into the toilet with like the NFL.

[Chinook]

That was better from the US Rugby team. Too bad they'll be done after Fiji kicks the shit out of them tomorrow.

[Hoops Czar]

All this rugby talk in a basketball thread. Whatever takes the focus off Gashole's massive choke job against the Brazilians. If it was Parker though, There would be 5 pages of nothing but Patty >>>> Parker. :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

All this rugby talk in a basketball thread. Whatever takes the focus off Gashole's massive choke job against the Brazilians. If it was Parker though, There would be 5 pages of nothing but Patty >>>> Parker. :lol

It's not like Gashole got outplayed by his backups unlike Porker.:lol

Pau is carrying a bunch of corpse while Porker is freezing out Batum.:sleep

[Chinook]

All this rugby talk in a basketball thread. Whatever takes the focus off Gashole's massive choke job against the Brazilians. If it was Parker though, There would be 5 pages of nothing but Patty >>>> Parker. :lol

Nah, this started before Spain's game. It just didn't make sense to put it in its own thread. I couldn't care less what anyone does in the basketball tourney. We know how it's going to end.

[From Downtown]

Lithuania struggling against Nigeria

[kobyz]

lol 15mil for Gasol...

[spursistan]

hopefully the Spurs didn't just sign TOSBsol :lol

[tonight...you]

Nah, this started before Spain's game. It just didn't make sense to put it in its own thread. I couldn't care less what anyone does in the basketball tourney. We know how it's going to end.
I just started getting into rugby a few months ago. Been watching the All Blacks since that was the only team I knew of on Youtube.
That sport is freaking fun to watch! I'm hooked.

[SAGirl]

Well most of the team said he was. He has age and experience. Durant has some of that but he's not a leader.

Shazammmm!!!!!! Durbeta being beta.
I had to laugh.:toast

[Arcadian]

All this rugby talk in a basketball thread. Whatever takes the focus off Gashole's massive choke job against the Brazilians. If it was Parker though, There would be 5 pages of nothing but Patty >>>> Parker. :lol

True. If Parker was rejected at the buzzer by a Croatian to lose a game, there would be an endless flood of "lmao Porker" threads - and for good reason, because that would be hilarious.

[tonight...you]

True. If Parker was rejected at the buzzer by a Croatian to lose a game, there would be an endless flood of "lmao Porker" threads...
Well... Gasol just got a new, kickin' nickname now from this from the laughers.
That's... kind of... cool and stuff.

[Arcadian]

Well... Gasol just got a new, kickin' nickname now from this from the laughers.
That's... kind of... cool and stuff.

:lol Yeah, this was the first I had seen the term "Gashole" used. Kinda funny.

[tonight...you]

:lol Yeah, this was the first I had seen the term "Gashole" used. Kinda funny.
I'm sure I'll find myself yelling it out at a television screen in the near future.
Probably more than once...

[Spur-Addict]

Lithuania struggling against Nigeria

:lol

They looked terrible until the third. Went on a nice run there. Nigeria is just woefully undersized

[From Downtown]

:lol

They looked terrible until the third. Went on a nice run there. Nigeria is just woefully undersized

I think they're a contender (Lithuania), but they need to start playing 40 minutes and not just 20

[Snaq O'Meal]

I just started getting into rugby a few months ago. Been watching the All Blacks since that was the only team I knew of on Youtube.
That sport is freaking fun to watch! I'm hooked.

The All Blacks were at their zenith when they won the World Cup back-to-back. But with the departures of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, they are now in a transition period. It'll be interesting to see how they fare going forward with new talents in the pipeline.

[tonight...you]

The All Blacks were at their zenith when they won the World Cup back-to-back. But with the departures of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, they are now in a transition period. It'll be interesting to see how they fare going forward with new talents in the pipeline.
Yeah, I was getting that from the commentators in their first Test match with Wales earlier this year. I might go back and watch some of their matches back then...
By the way, that 1st test match was awesome. Wales had them worried for a hot minute.

[Spur-Addict]

I think they're a contender (Lithuania), but they need to start playing 40 minutes and not just 20

To place for a medal? Sure. Not gold though. But, they certainly are one of the better programs that's for sure. Young in key places so I'm not surprised with the inconsistencies.

[From Downtown]

To place for a medal? Sure. Not gold though. But, they certainly are one of the better programs that's for sure. Young in key places so I'm not surprised with the inconsistencies.

Yeah yeah for a medal
Even today,they're gonna win this, but they'Ve just kept letting Nigeria back in the game

[itsamanuthree]

It's from this one http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103905/

I recommend it. I think it's up on YT with english subtitles.


Looking forward to tonight's game. Should be a close one.

Nice, will try to find it. While back saw Demolition, very good, watch it in case u haven't.

Looking forward to it as well, may the best win :toast

[Solid D]

Pau seriously needs him some Chip Engelland time. 5-12 on FTs lol

[ace3g]

Manu and Garino face Croatia tonight at 8:30 p.m. CST -- Dish channel 97

[From Downtown]

Manu will play his 100th game for the NT tonight
Him and Pato both starting

[rastaspur]

PATO will have another solid outing tonight. The 15th spot is his to lose barring patfo bringing in a thomas robinson or the like.

[r0drig0lac]

Garino starter

[Spur-Addict]

Wide open and didn't even look at the basket.

[ace3g]

Nice pass from Garino to Scola

[beirmeistr]

apparently pato is garino

[ElNono]

apparently pato is garino

si

[Spur-Addict]

3 ballll

[ace3g]

Garino for 3!!!

[beirmeistr]

si

so does this mean that Ducks will be rooting for Pato?

[Russ]

Sweet 3 by Garino!

[ace3g]

nice use of the sideline as an extra defender by Garino

[ElNono]

so does this mean that Ducks will be rooting for Pato?

no

[Spur-Addict]

His off-ball defense has been very good so far as well. A little passive offensively, but that's expected.

[Russ]

His off-ball defense has been very good so far as well. A little passive offensively, but that's expected.

I don't think he's passive -- they just camp him out in the corner 3.

Plus which he's playing with ballhogs like Scola and Nocioni. He's a team player, they're not.

[LakerHater]

Patito!

[LakerHater]

Delfino laughin at his bank

[ElNono]

raining 3s

[ace3g]

b2b 3s for N. Laprovittola

[Spur-Addict]

I don't think he's passive -- they just camp him out in the corner 3.

Plus which he's playing with ballhogs like Scola and Nocioni. He's a team player, they're not.

He's actively trying to fit into the complimentary role. That's what I meant by passive.

[Spur-Addict]

Yikes he just got banged on.

[LakerHater]

Pato needs to develop a left hand, its been a few times hes driven or scooped left but uses all right hand!

[Hoops Czar]

I don't think he's passive -- they just camp him out in the corner 3.

Plus which he's playing with ballhogs like Scola and Nocioni. He's a team player, they're not.

Then he should fit right in when he joins the Spurs.

[ace3g]

Argentina

Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
PTS


L. Scola F
--
6-9
2-3
2-6
1
3
4
0
1
0
2
1
16


A. Nocioni F
--
1-6
1-2
0-0
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
1
3


F. Campazzo G
--
0-3
0-3
1-2
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
1


M. Ginobili G
--
0-1
0-1
2-2
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
2
2


P. Garino G
--
2-3
1-2
0-0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
5


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
PTS


G. Deck F
--
2-3
0-0
0-1
2
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
4


L. Mainoldi F
--
-----
-----
-----
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--


C. Delfino F
--
2-5
1-3
0-0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
5


R. Acuna C
--
-----
-----
-----
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--


M. Delia C
--
1-1
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2


N. Laprovittola G
--
3-4
2-3
0-0
1
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
8


N. Brussino G
--
-----
-----
-----
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--


-. Team NA
--
-----
-----
-----
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--


TEAM

17-35
7-17
5-11
5
12
17
11
3
0
4
8
46




48.6%
41.2%
45.5%

[Spur-Addict]

Riding the pine early third

[.G.]

Argentina has broken this one wide open. Ginobili knows that they're already in Croatia's heads.

[ElNono]

really physical game...

[r0drig0lac]

I don't think he's passive -- they just camp him out in the corner 3.

Plus which he's playing with ballhogs like Scola and Nocioni. He's a team player, they're not.

?

[beirmeistr]

great teamwork by the Argies

[ElNono]

damn Pato gotta make that

[ElNono]

don't let go now

[From Downtown]

This team could get...far

[ElNono]

lots of time left, and frankly, it's gonna be a battle against Lithuania, Brazil and Spain, tbh

[DPG21920]

Fans are awesome - cool to watch

[.G.]

Those niggz are having a blast out in the stands. Soccer-like crowd.

[r0drig0lac]

lots of time left, and frankly, it's gonna be a battle against Lithuania, Brazil and Spain, tbh

it will be amazing

[.G.]

Every time Croatia feels like they're gaining some momentum Argentina comes back with a 3.

[From Downtown]

Who's the coach, Hernandez or Manu? :lol

[r0drig0lac]

Argentina is stacked on the perimeter

[ElNono]

foul trouble and choking, tbh... come on sons

[TMTTRIO]

Lol at Manu taking over coaching duties

[ElNono]

that's a manutres!

[DAF86]

Get Manu back in. Everybody else choking hard.

[DAF86]

Huuuuuuuuuuge win.

[.G.]

GG

[From Downtown]

2016 and Manu and Luifa still win games for Argentina

[Diego20]

:cry Scola thread :cry

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cpd9gKxUAAAgVEw.jpg:large

[JuneJive]

Ugh. Tough one.

Those techs buried us. Along with that black hole in the third.

Coach sealed the deal with his ejection. Jesus.

Argentina was pretty decent all-around. Some tough shots went in, played solid D, we pressed them in the 4th.

Still, optimistic about the upcoming games.

Btw. Garino looked solid on defense. Offense was non-existent, by team design, i'd say.

[ElNono]

People shouldn't underrate teams like Croatia... they're really good teams...

[DAF86]

People shouldn't underrate teams like Croatia... they're really good teams...

They beat Spain. I don't think many folks are underrating them.

[ace3g]

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/5/88/x81qEMp0FUqGzvLXyDqj6A.jpg?v=20160810055159333&v=100820160551&extension=.jpg

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/6/52/wW9zvNX6q0a93yL0cEu6rw.jpg?v=20160810053125277&v=100820160531&extension=.jpg

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/B/A8/D-SEWQ1F10ayXXaaYF2j4w.jpg?v=20160810053125277&v=100820160531&extension=.jpg

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/E/6C/Jc-JK7v0DECvHaIGzZoGsA.jpg?v=20160810042812480&v=100820160428&extension=.jpg

http://www.fiba.com/images.fiba.com/Graphic/C/DA/iUGGLZr2XkuREDtO5FC_MA.jpg?v=20160810042812480&v=100820160428&extension=.jpg

[DAF86]

Ugh. Tough one.

Those techs buried us. Along with that black hole in the third.

Coach sealed the deal with his ejection. Jesus.

Argentina was pretty decent all-around. Some tough shots went in, played solid D, we pressed them in the 4th.

Still, optimistic about the upcoming games.

Btw. Garino looked solid on defense. Offense was non-existent, by team design, i'd say.

Hope you win the rest of your games in the group son. We will need them in case of a tie.

[Canyonero]

Manu is the obvious GOAT, but the player this team will miss the most is Scola.

[Canyonero]

And I'm a huge fan of Deck. That nigga is so fucking intense.

[Chinook]

It's looking pretty bad for the US in rugby right now. If GB loses to NZ, then it would mean the US would have to beat Fiji just to earn a tie-breaker. Really messed up by letting Argentina drive down the pitch in extra time.

Though Brazil could do the US the favor of kicking the hell out of Argentina so the Americans can get second place in their bracket. That works too.

[gambit1990]

australia vs the us today at 5.

[Chinook]

It's looking pretty bad for the US in rugby right now. If GB loses to NZ, then it would mean the US would have to beat Fiji just to earn a tie-breaker. Really messed up by letting Argentina drive down the pitch in extra time.

Though Brazil could do the US the favor of kicking the hell out of Argentina so the Americans can get second place in their bracket. That works too.

Well now GB is kicking the shit out of NZ, so the US might be able to make it in by just hanging close with Fiji.

[gambit1990]

i hope delly will bug the shit outta irving on the court :lol

[Diego20]

https://twitter.com/cabboficial/status/763203565603160064

look that video, amazing :wow

[From Downtown]

Manu is the obvious GOAT, but the player this team will miss the most is Scola.
It's a mix of things
Luis is a dominant offensive player in FIBA and he's the one taking the most shots, plus he's the Captain and has been there for the NT even when Manu wasn't because of injuries
Also Argentina are kinda stacked on the wings, not so much with bigs, so Luis is gonna be harder to replace
Said that, Manu's leadership on and off the court is uncomparable, and you can see it during timeouts, interviews, during games when he's talking to the younger guys, encouraging and teaching them
And in the 4th, despite taking just 3 shots all game and already having 4 fouls, when nobody could make a basket and Facu was starting to get careless with the ball they went to him, and he delivered

In fewer words you'll have a hard, hard time losing them both :lol

[testies]

hey i went to the game
https://s9.postimg.org/x8vzw2gq7/photo_1.jpg
https://s10.postimg.org/4cg5hxf8p/argie.jpg

https://s10.postimg.org/5b2rn6jh5/argie2.jpg

[Chinook]

How the hell do you lose your medal hopes on a counter-ruck? The US was eliminated from the tourney by one point. Shame.

[TheGreatYacht]

MVParker about to hit the court

[gambit1990]

hey i went to the game
https://s9.postimg.org/x8vzw2gq7/photo_1.jpg
https://s10.postimg.org/4cg5hxf8p/argie.jpg

https://s10.postimg.org/5b2rn6jh5/argie2.jpg

:tu

[gambit1990]

tp with 0 points, 0 assists, 2 fouls, 1 turnover in the first quarter. france up by 11 :lol

[jyra]

Once again Collet goes with a lineup of all bench guys: Huertel-Diot-Gelabale-Pietrus-Lovergne. Really don't understand why he keeps doing that. There is no chance for France to score with those guys on the floor.

[TheGreatYacht]

tp with 0 points, 0 assists, 2 fouls, 1 turnover in the first quarter. france up by 11 :lol
Just like Argentina was up at halftime yesterday while Manure had 2 points :lol

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[TheGreatYacht]

Pietrus is fucking terrible. One man opponent run

[TheGreatYacht]

Thank god we traded De Culo.

[TheGreatYacht]

Argie soccer team eliminated. Couldn't get out of the group stage against Algeria, Honduras, and Portugal :lol

[gambit1990]

Just like Argentina was up at halftime yesterday while Manure had 2 points :lol

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you're always talking shit about manu then you go out of your way to point out manu had a better first half :lmao

both had 2 points in 10 minutes... but:
manu had two assists yesterday, parker? 0
manu had 0 turnovers, parker? 2

dumbass.

[jyra]

Not sure why TP played less minutes than Heurtel in the first half, also only had one shot attempt.

You have to wonder if either team is tanking to avoid the US side of the bracket.

[From Downtown]

Not sure why TP played less minutes than Heurtel in the first half, also only had one shot attempt.

You have to wonder if either team is tanking to avoid the US side of the bracket.
foul trouble

[LakerHater]

Zeros across the board for Tony in the 1st half!

[TheGreatYacht]

Zeros across the board for Tony in the 1st half!
Why you lying

[jyra]

foul trouble

Seems overly cautious with only 2 fouls in the first half.


Zeros across the board for Tony in the 1st half!

Not sure what box score you are looking at but he had two points in the first half.

[TheGreatYacht]

Seems overly cautious with only 2 fouls in the first half.



Not sure what box score you are looking at but he had two points in the first half.
Coach isn't playing him much, I don't know if it's Pop's orders or what. He's averaging 23mpg

[From Downtown]

Coach isn't playing him much, I don't know if it's Pop's orders or what. He's averaging 23mpg
Manu too
:pop:

[jyra]

Coach isn't playing him much, I don't know if it's Pop's orders or what. He's averaging 23mpg

The previous two games were blowouts, so that low number isn't that surprising.

[TheGreatYacht]

Next year's DPOY, Rudy Gobert finally showing up

[TheGreatYacht]

Manu too
:pop:
:pop: I need everyone at 100% for training camp. That's why I limited Kawhi and LMA's minutes in the playoffs