USA Basketball

[bajanguy008]

WOW MIKAL.

Absolutely amazing.

Twiiiiiinnnnn

What’d he do?

[bajanguy008]

Not nearly enough defensive effort from the Americans.

Good on Canada for the win, they deserved it.

Isn't it fitting tho ?
Both teams really didn't show enough on D which hurt them throughout the team.

It was like watching an NBA game
D in spurts
Lots of 1v1
Small ball
Player n Ball movement was minimal

There will always be teams that bring size n physicality to negate that which is when things get tricky if all the A+ guys not playing

Either way still a fun game

[bajanguy008]

Oh and that's not a typo
Brooks with another topp performance
$$ all tournament really

[Mori Chu]

LMAO Dillon Brooks. Well, enjoy your internationally renowned new player, Houston.

[JeremyG]

The Phoenix Suns are a better team than Team USA.

[Superbone]

WOW MIKAL.

Absolutely amazing.

Twiiiiiinnnnn

What’d he do?

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What’s with Cam Johnson’s ho hum reaction?

[bajanguy008]

[Kryptonic]

Cam Johnson pulling up DFL…. I didn’t watch much, what happened to him?

[Flagrant Fowl]

Barely played, never found a rhythm.

[Superbone]

Cam Johnson pulling up DFL…. I didn’t watch much, what happened to him?

DFL?

[Kryptonic]

Cam Johnson pulling up DFL…. I didn’t watch much, what happened to him?

DFL?

Dead freaking last

[Kryptonic]

Barely played, never found a rhythm.

Gotchya…. Thanks

[Superbone]

Barely played, never found a rhythm.

Gotchya…. Thanks

Maybe that’s why his celebration game was off when Mikal had the miracle finish in regulation.

[Flagrant Fowl]

He honestly looked like he was ready to get the hell out of there about halfway through the tournament.

[ShelC]

[Split T]

Steph/Book/KD/LeBron/AD
Dame/Mikal/Tatum/Draymond/Bam

Not sure Mikal would actually make it, but they could really use his defense and shooting on a team that would have plenty of on ball scorers. Who else do you add?

[ShelC]

Kyrie, Fox, Jimmy, PG, Kawhi could be others who want to play if the other stars are going.

I think Mikal should be a lock as a high level defensive glue guy. I think Paolo could be asked since he provides a bit more size. Maybe Hali and/or Ant since they'll likely be on future teams. Kerr really likes Brunson but I'd pass on him. I'd add a defensive big like Robinson, Allen or Turner.

So maybe

Curry, Fox, Kyrie, Dame, Book, Ant, Tatum, Mikal, LBJ, KD, Paolo, AD, Dray, Bam, Mitch/Turner/Allen. If AD, Dray and Bam are playing, you probably don't need the extra big and then maybe you add in Hali but we'd have a ton of guards. I don't think JJJ, Ingram, Reaves are worth taking.

[Split T]

Garland didn’t play this summer, but I’d keep him as an option. Mitchell will be too. Also gotta be prepared for a breakout star this year(Cade, Paolo, Maxey, Ant)

[JeremyG]

What is Bradley Beal, chopped liver?

His Olympics stint was cut short last time because he caught Covid--I would think he would be one who would want to be able to actually play this time.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Electing to leave Mikal off of he Olympic team would be a huge mistake.