Basketball at the Olympics

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    Maybe, although France has a history of looking shit early in tournaments and getting stronger as they go on.

    Just heard RJ Barrett referred to as "the Maple Mamba". That's GOT to catch on
     
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    Wonder why Killian Hayes isn't part of this France squad. They're SO starved for guard play.
     
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    Canada definitely has a raw talent advantage.
     
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    Nic's still got some hustle plays in him
     
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    I have a feeling Team USA will be cheering on France. What percentage of the French team would make a combined France-Canada team? Obviously Gobert and Wemby, but beyond that? Nic mayyybe...
     
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    Helps that he’s been basically living in the corner all game
     
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    Canada got it to within 5, but then it was Fournier time.
     
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    SHOULDA TAKEN SHAE
     
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    CALLED IT! But Germany may be too tough for them. They're a team.
     
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    Easy revenge game

    Question is whether or not France can ride the home court advantage to an upset over USA
     
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    And the answer is "no"
     

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    Surprised by the three-guard starting lineup for the US, but it definitely seems to be effective.
     
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    I love watching Blazers legend Jrue play defense. That man is a great 2 way player
     
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    Against Brazil the US could probably be effective with a 5-guard lineup. The fact that Brazil is here instead of Spain (or Lithuania or even Slovenia) is a travesty.
     
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    Huertas making LeBron feel young
     
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    I'm surprised Brazil haven't wheeled Oscar Schmidt out there
     
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    France wants to win Medal. There's no time to teach a 6'7" top 10 prospect from 5 years ago, how to play professional basketball.
     
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    That's why he couldn't stay a Blazer - he just didn't fit in
     
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    Straight out of the 70s that reference right here. Damn, I feel old just knowing what it means.
     
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