The Basketball Thread

[CHOULO19 24,332]

USA have far too many key players missing and since Spain are a settled team I wouldn't be surprised if the Spanish won (and they have home court).

I think it'll be Spain too. USA have better individuals but Spain is the better team.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I think it'll be Spain too. USA have better individuals but Spain is the better team.

Okay, I've changed my mind after seeing the "weakened" USA team blow away Slovenia like they were a school team. Scary stuff.

[Nike 373]

Okay, I've changed my mind after seeing the "weakened" USA team blow away Slovenia like they were a school team. Scary stuff.

USA has no competition in basketball..

Especially with Spain already eliminated.

[iseah100 5,612]

USA has no competition in basketball..

Especially with Spain already eliminated.

France would be a formidable opponent with Noah and Parker.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

USA has no competition in basketball..

Especially with Spain already eliminated.

Of course. But I though Spain might have a shot since this is more like USA B team.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

France would be a formidable opponent with Noah and Parker.

We beat France in the 2006 World Cup. I realize this has absolutely nothing to do about the current discussion but I just like to throw that around at every possible chance

[iseah100 5,612]

Bad year for Spain in World Cups, huh?

[BaneCFC 6]

USA has no competition in basketball..

Especially with Spain already eliminated.

Individually, yes. But basketball is a team game.

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[Styles 9,790]

Been a rough summer for Spain

Lithuania-USA starting now, it's on BT Sports 1 if you're in the UK.

[Nike 373]

Individually, yes. But basketball is a team game.

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USA basketball is toying with everyone with their B team....

[BaneCFC 6]

Today France - Serbia!

[Nike 373]

Harden, Kyrie, Curry, Klay, Davis should be the core of kids from this team going forward to 2016 olympics... Everyone else I would drop moving forward.

DROSE is over... Chicago needs to trade Rose before his value drops.

Davis is going to be the best player in the league in a few years.

[iseah100 5,612]

Harden, Kyrie, Curry, Klay, Davis should be the core of kids from this team going forward to 2016 olympics... Everyone else I would drop moving forward.

DROSE is over... Chicago needs to trade Rose before his value drops.

Davis is going to be the best player in the league in a few years.

Disagree with almost everything here.

Harden should be dropped, his defense is probably the worst I've ever seen from someone supposed to be a top tier player, worse than Melo.

Lol @ DRose, give him time he's been out 2 years, if you thought he could come back and be that 30-10 guy again you had false hopes.

You realize Durant will still be in the league in a few years, right?

[Nike 373]

Disagree with almost everything here.

Harden should be dropped, his defense is probably the worst I've ever seen from someone supposed to be a top tier player, worse than Melo.

Lol @ DRose, give him time he's been out 2 years, if you thought he could come back and be that 30-10 guy again you had false hopes.

You realize Durant will still be in the league in a few years, right?

Harden wont be dropped, hes the only true 2 guard in the NBA.

D rose doesnt belong on team USA and wont be drose before injury. Chicago doesnt need this DRose and will go through years of misery trying and hoping for old Drose to comeback.

Davis upside is amazing high. Anthony Davis was a no one in high school that became the number 1 prospect during his senior year because he grew like a foot. He played guard in high school, which is why he is so comfortable handling the ball and shooting from the perimeter. Davis is the perfect body for a NBA player and will only get better because he has not filled out yet.

2016 team

Davis/Cousins

Lebron/Love

Durant/Melo/George

Harden/Klay

Curry/Irving/Westbrook

[BaneCFC 6]

[BaneCFC 6]

WIN!

FIBA World cup final - USA : Serbia

[Styles 9,790]

Harden, Kyrie, Curry, Klay, Davis should be the core of kids from this team going forward to 2016 olympics... Everyone else I would drop moving forward.

DROSE is over... Chicago needs to trade Rose before his value drops.

Davis is going to be the best player in the league in a few years.

Curry looks like he can't guard anyone and is always in foul trouble.

Klay has been great however, he has really stepped up and is arguably the best player at the tournament.

[NishC300 1,865]

Harden, Kyrie, Curry, Klay, Davis should be the core of kids from this team going forward to 2016 olympics... Everyone else I would drop moving forward.

DROSE is over... Chicago needs to trade Rose before his value drops.

Davis is going to be the best player in the league in a few years.

Interesting. What do u think they could acquire for D Rose?