THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP

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From the article

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"This U.S. team was deemed vulnerable after every NBA superstar withdrew from World Cup roster consideration.

What was left was a roster with two 2019 NBA All-Stars (Kemba Walker and Khris Middleton) and one player with Olympic experience (Harrison Barnes)."

I wasn’t posting the article to support my opinion, just posting the article to share

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Aus should be the favorites if Simmons played

Depends on how he integrates into the system they have. I don't think it's plug and play, especially with the type of skill set Ben has

 

[getback]

I wasn’t posting the article to support my opinion, just posting the article to share

Post an article supporting your opinion.

 

[B Sox]

Aus should be the favorites if Simmons played

Ben is still going to screw up spacing unless he's played at C.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Ben is still going to screw up spacing unless he's played at C.

Especially with no defensive 3 seconds

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Especially with no defensive 3 seconds

This is how teams were able to load up on Greece. Not to mention the dimensions are different and the 3 point line is shorter

Defenses can really scheme for non/bad shooters

 

[j rain]

It’s funny how comfortable these dudes look on a nba floor, and how awkward/hesitant they are in fiba. Everybody besides Mitchell looked like a scrub.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Assessing the best case scenario for USA's roster next summer, it looks questionable

Lebby and KD to me are doubtful

Harden, Davis, Irving, Steph and Klay have both played in 2 tournaments already

Paul George is always injured and has his ugly history with FIBA

It'll be interesting to see who wants to sign up

 

[addict4sneakers]

Just send less guys with tunnel vision and we’re good. No one on the roster could make a pocket pass

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

addict4sneakers : That avy is fire

 

[addict4sneakers]

addict4sneakers : That avy is fire

Had to pay homage to the gods

 

[B Sox]

Assessing the best case scenario for USA's roster next summer, it looks questionable

Lebby and KD to me are doubtful

Harden, Davis, Irving, Steph and Klay have both played in 2 tournaments already

Paul George is always injured and has his ugly history with FIBA

It'll be interesting to see who wants to sign up

KAT, Booker, and Beal come to mind.

KAT in particular would've been very helpful on this team.

EDIT- Does KAT have to play for the DR?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Just send less guys with tunnel vision and we’re good. No one on the roster could make a pocket pass

While true, whom specifically do we predict would be willing to play. The US is definitely an interesting spot, transitioning into a new era

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

KAT, Booker, and Beal come to mind.

KAT in particular would've been very helpful on this team.

KAT devoted to the Dominican no?

Beal and Booker would be a good start

 

[trynafeelmink]

As much dumb **** that u say, this is rich.

Nah carry on dr OZ

 

[pums]

Ben is still going to screw up spacing unless he's played at C.

Australia runs with Baynes and Bogut in a lot of their lineups with Bogut making the passes from the elbow. Ben can def do that. He can play Landale and Baynes

 

[B Sox]

KAT devoted to the Dominican no?

Beal and Booker would be a good start

Yeah I threw the EDIT in my post a couple mins ago because I had forgot.

 

[addict4sneakers]

While true, whom specifically do we predict would be willing to play. The US is definitely an interesting spot, transitioning into a new era

From the Nobody’s Pool

Caris Levert
Brogdon
Jaren Jackson

 

[B Sox]

OUT
Plumlee
Lopez
Harris
Barnes
Middleton
White

IN
Beal
Booker
Fox
Zion
Collins
JJJ

 

[pums]

Every team USA had at least one challenging game

 

[Mike dunleavy]

Kemba trash

 

[Deleted member 170883]

KD a bum. curry and klay need that 4th ring

KD joined a super team. He got not credibility

 

[sho3tym]

I may be off base but the Kemba thing reminded of me of the debacle that was AI and Marbury on the team. Great American scorers that did not translate well to the international game.

I don't think we can over emphasize how important chemistry is, we need to but a couple of guys on the end of the bench that are good with that role and not necessarily concerned with minutes or their productivity. USA basketball has a bunch to sort out and a year to do it.

 

[Deleted member 170883]

u hate to see it celtic squad trash 7th seed at best

 

[j rain]

Why do you think these players on the team didn't WANT to be there?

C’mon man. These guys all have different priorities/agendas. Their play was uninspiring. No extra effort or intensity.