Iowaggie said:

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The NBA needs to look at how FIBA doesn't reward the flopping player trying to draw contact. However, not sure the stars who have benefitted from those calls are able to adjust.

NBA players with FIBA referees: pic.twitter.com/OYLEklJdi0

— ProCity Hoops (@ProCityHoops) July 13, 2021

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Bunch of soft pampered *****es trying to get bailed out rather than trying to hoop.

USA Basketball is working to replace guard Bradley Beal on the team’s Olympic roster ahead of trip to Japan, sources tell ESPN. Beal entered into health and safety protocols.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 15, 2021

Jerami Grant is also in health and safety protocols, but I haven't seen if they're trying to replace him or not.

Luis Scola at 41 playing still with Argentina's Olympic team

Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson is among the replacement options that USA Basketball is considering, per a source.

— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) July 15, 2021

He never should have been on the team in the first place. Just took reps away from someone who could be more useful.

After spending 10 days in Las Vegas preparing for the Olympics, Cleveland’s Kevin Love is withdrawing from Team USA and won’t travel to Tokyo, sources tell ESPN. Love is still returning to full form from a right calf injury that kept him out a significant part of the NBA season.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 16, 2021

Wow. Two spots opening up.

Apparently Trae Young is interested. I think he'd be a no brainer.

Send Trae and Zion. If not Zion, Christian Wood. Why TF was Kevin Love there in the first place.

There’s significant support and momentum for Spurs forward Keldon Johnson to be added to 12-man Team USA roster, sources tell ESPN. He’s been playing with Olympic team as member of USA Select group, well-conditioned and has developed into a favorite of decision-makers and staff.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 16, 2021

'Favorite of decision makers and Staff' aka Pop. lol

I really hope they add Trae. They need a facilitator.

The Kevin love mistake has corrected itself. I'm sure it became obvious to everyone during the practices that he sucked relative to the rest of the guys.

I wish they would pick up someone else who likes to play defense. Plenty of offense on the squad. Draymond is literally the most important player on the squad right now. I know he is the laughing stock of the NBA, but a guy like Ben Simmons would be incredibly useful.

AG@RICE said:

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The Kevin love mistake has corrected itself. I'm sure it became obvious to everyone during the practices that he sucked relative to the rest of the guys.

I wish they would pick up someone else who likes to play defense. Plenty of offense on the squad. Draymond is literally the most important player on the squad right now. I know he is the laughing stock of the NBA, but a guy like Ben Simmons would be incredibly useful.

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Only problem is he's Australian.

Enzo The Baker said:

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'Favorite of decision makers and Staff' aka Pop. lol

I really hope they add Trae. They need a facilitator.

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Did Lilliard pull out?

Jrue, Khris, and Booker are still in the Finals.

PG: Lilliard/Jrue
SG: Booker/LaVine
SF: Durant/Khris/Tatum
PF: Draymond/Grant
C: Bam/Draymond

Needed Steph to play.

Trae Young is a no-brainer.

I think Trae would be the best passer on the team. He would wreck with the pick and roll (if they actually run it).

Edit: But in looking at that roster, I think they will likely go big. If Bam goes down, they are in trouble, and he's not even a true center.

Keldon Johnson and JaVale McGee will replace Bradley Beal and Kevin Love on Team USA's roster for the Olympics, sources tell ESPN. McGee will travel to Las Vegas to join team on Saturday. https://t.co/236CgYVau0

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 16, 2021

Obviously I'm biased as a Spurs fan, so I can get behind picking Keldon to play. He brings defense, rebounding, energy, doesn't have to have the ball in his hands, and he fills a definite roll at the end of the bench. Most importantly, he's been there working out with the select team and has played in all the exhibition games with the team. So I can understand why he'd be one of the choices, but I also certainly understand why others are upset.

But is Javale McGee the best big man we can get?!? Eesh.

West Texan said:

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But is Javale McGee the best big man we can get?!? Eesh.

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We're getting the bronze this year, boys. SMDH.

I think the McGee addition is fine. Familiarity there with KD, Draymond and Kerr.

A big that doesn't demand the ball and can just focus on rebounding, protecting the rim, screening and rolling is good for the team.

Head Ninja In Charge said:

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AG@RICE said:

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The Kevin love mistake has corrected itself. I'm sure it became obvious to everyone during the practices that he sucked relative to the rest of the guys.

I wish they would pick up someone else who likes to play defense. Plenty of offense on the squad. Draymond is literally the most important player on the squad right now. I know he is the laughing stock of the NBA, but a guy like Ben Simmons would be incredibly useful.

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Only problem is he's Australian.

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Doh...my bad.

Guitarsoup said:

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JaVale?

Why not Robert Williams, Myles Turner, or something. JaVale seems like a terrible choice.

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I would have even taken Andre Drummond or Dwight Howard over JaVale.

China has a 7'4" 14 year old girl.


The best highlight is the jump ball as it reminds me of the Peyton Manning playing with kids SNL skit.

A 2.26-meter tall Chinese girl’s dominant performance during the women’s final in China’s U15 National Basketball League drew anticipation from netizens who expect her to become the next Chinese basketball superstar, like #YaoMing. https://t.co/Snc8HKManj pic.twitter.com/h4v2tSclMj

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) July 15, 2021

7’4” Zhang Ziyu is 14 YEARS OLD 🤯

She put up 42 PTS, 25 REB, & 6 BLK to win China Nationals 🏆

(via @globaltimesnews) pic.twitter.com/teAAfx2F8v

— Overtime (@overtime) July 15, 2021

Not buying that that girl is 14

The opening tip broke me down. Imagine bring that other kid and actually jumping!

It reminds me of something like having one of your friend's dad play on your 2nd grade hoops team and actually trying.

she is terrible and prob doesn't even like basketball

West Texan said:

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The opening tip broke me down. Imagine bring that other kid and actually jumping!

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LMAOOO. Same energy as this legendary clip:

Rumor has it she wants to be a gymnast




Just a rumor.

USA Basketball announces that Chicago’s Zach LaVine cannot travel with the men’s national team today to Tokyo because he has been placed in health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/8UzIrUZFWT

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 19, 2021

This whole thing is a s-show.

Just cancel the damn thing if every interaction is going to lead to contact tracing.

Lost to France in their first game. Blew a 10 point lead in the 3rd

Should have kept his word and retired with Duncan

His legacy is hemmoraging

Head Ninja In Charge said:

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This is what you get in Biden's America. Hope you're happy, libs.

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Holy **** I hope this is a joke.

US embarrassment continues.

I can't even imaging the outrage, should Iran take the W on Tuesday.