Olympic Basketball

[Nodack]

That was an awesome game and stressful. Loved KD’s video. Booker and Durant getting it done. Tatum’s mom complaining. Priceless.

I hope for an entertaining close game the USA wins. I actually kind of expect another USA blowout. The last Serbia game was the only game they played so far that was in doubt at all. A home crowd for France will inspire them. I also expect that France, like just about everyone else to come out like they were running the 100 meter race while the US knows they are running the 1500. France will maybe look good the first 5 minutes of the game.

[Superbone]

[Superbone]

I don't know if I agree that they don't have to run an offense. Didn't work too well for last season's Suns. I like the unsung hero talk though.

[Superbone]

[Kryptonic]

Going to be a fun one! Can’t wait!

[TOO]

Is the media trying to change the Booker narrative?

[ShelC]

Tatum is broken right now. Looks like he wants no part of this game.

[pickle]

Can we sign Yabusele before this game is over?

[MightyMoog]

They need to shrink it to a 8 man rotation.

Bron, Curry, Book, Durant, Holiday, Jrue, Ant, Bam, AD

Tatum’s shot is off and he’s being outplayed on defense. He’s a great player, but he’s in a slump in a time where you don’t have enough games or minutes to work through it.

[wpmiller42]

Can we sign Yabusele before this game is over?

No kidding, he'd fit in nicely on our roster at the PF spot.

[pickle]

Curry is too clutch.

[pickle]

They need to shrink it to a 8 man rotation.

Bron, Curry, Book, Durant, Holiday, Jrue, Ant, Bam, AD

Tatum’s shot is off and he’s being outplayed on defense. He’s a great player, but he’s in a slump in a time where you don’t have enough games or minutes to work through it.

I feel like his playing style is not well suited to an uber talented roster where he’s not the clear alpha. He tends to hold and pound the ball and find his rhythm that way rather than be a 0.5 seconds kind of guy.

[carey]

Is the media trying to change the Booker narrative?

Maybe. I can't count how many times I heard the words "great defender" and "clutch shooter" when they were talking about him. One of those things he was absolutely terrible at entering the league. Through hard work he tremendously improved. Maybe he's not quite great yet but he's a good defender.

[Superbone]

Is the media trying to change the Booker narrative?

How so?

[Superbone]

Curry is too clutch.

There's no such thing.

[Superbone]

They need to shrink it to a 8 man rotation.

Bron, Curry, Book, Durant, Holiday, Jrue, Ant, Bam, AD

Tatum’s shot is off and he’s being outplayed on defense. He’s a great player, but he’s in a slump in a time where you don’t have enough games or minutes to work through it.

I feel like his playing style is not well suited to an uber talented roster where he’s not the clear alpha. He tends to hold and pound the ball and find his rhythm that way rather than be a 0.5 seconds kind of guy.

Nope, that's not a good excuse. Booker has been the same way but has modified his game for the Olympics.

[Superbone]

[pickle]

They need to shrink it to a 8 man rotation.

Bron, Curry, Book, Durant, Holiday, Jrue, Ant, Bam, AD

Tatum’s shot is off and he’s being outplayed on defense. He’s a great player, but he’s in a slump in a time where you don’t have enough games or minutes to work through it.

I feel like his playing style is not well suited to an uber talented roster where he’s not the clear alpha. He tends to hold and pound the ball and find his rhythm that way rather than be a 0.5 seconds kind of guy.

Nope, that's not a good excuse. Booker has been the same way but has modified his game for the Olympics.

Interesting that you took that comment as an excuse.

[Superbone]

They need to shrink it to a 8 man rotation.

Bron, Curry, Book, Durant, Holiday, Jrue, Ant, Bam, AD

Tatum’s shot is off and he’s being outplayed on defense. He’s a great player, but he’s in a slump in a time where you don’t have enough games or minutes to work through it.

I feel like his playing style is not well suited to an uber talented roster where he’s not the clear alpha. He tends to hold and pound the ball and find his rhythm that way rather than be a 0.5 seconds kind of guy.

Nope, that's not a good excuse. Booker has been the same way but has modified his game for the Olympics.

Interesting that you took that comment as an excuse.

But isn't it? When you are a part of a team of superstars, you have to adjust your play style to fit in.

[Nodack]

I enjoy reading the expression on people’s faces looking at pictures. It can be sort of a snapshot in time of emotion. All kinds of emotions being shown in this picture. Some are having fun with it. I enjoy looking at Booker.

That was an entertaining game. Just finished watching the recording. A home crowd. Being down most of the game and then coming back. Looking like it was a done deal for the US half way through the fourth. France dug in and the US had a meltdown. Curry to the rescue. Done deal.

Booker did what was asked and needed from him. There was never a talk anywhere of him not starting. Top + - rating on team as of before the Gold medal game. Lot’s of players stepped up when needed at different times during the tournament. Good job team USA. The world is catching up. Wembanyama, he doesn’t suck.