Olympic Basketball

Chicken and the egg...

I do believe Dame has a say in Olshey shying away from true backup PG's.

CJ has shown himself equally capable of running the offense when Dame is out, so there's no reason why he couldn't fill more of that role when they're both in the lineup.

 

I doubt that was a request of Dame's. It's more likely that Olshey is trying balance the allocation of resources. He just doesn't see backup PG as important.

And CJ's ability to run the offense is.....underwhelming.

 

Eric Maynor. It's a damn joke.
https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2013/03/arrival_of_eric_maynor_has_provided_a_late-season.html

I really think Rubio or someone like that for 24 mpg would do Dame wonders. He could rest more, play 12 mpg just looking to score, and focus on D a little bit. It would also help our role players tremendously (open looks, fast break buckets).

 

THIS is the point of the Olympics:

 

and yet two athletes in Judo from Algeria and Sudan withdrew in their matchups vs Israel

 

I think that’s more than in his NBA career.

 

Says the guy openly rooting for the US to lose. Where's your transcendence?

 

So they can show dignity in losing, another great Olympic quality!

 

When is the next game?

 

Not till Saturday. Here's the schedule.

 

What: Tokyo Olympics, men’s basketball

Who: USA vs. Czech Republic

When: Saturday, July 31, 2021

Where: Saitama Super Arena

Time: 5 a.m. PT

TV: Peacock

 

I will be up early cleaning house before big party. And I get Peacock.
Thanks!

 

Patty Mills! 24 pts, 6 ast putting Australia on his back yet again.

Baynes out for the rest of the Olympics because he slipped and injured himself in the locker rooms during the Italy game.

I’ve been really impressed by the level of competition at this tournament, in the Australian pool at least. Every team has played very hard, has for the most part executed really well, and no one has embarrassed themselves.

 

Missing everything and they're hitting everything. Lucky to only be down 7.

 

High scoring game so far considering the shorter quarters, and the physical nature of FIBA.

You may want to play some defence.

 

USA tends to go to the three to early. When on the break they all fan out to the three point line too much and not attack instead.

 

Durant carrying the USA.

 

Spain vs. Slovenia tomorrow is a big one. Whoever loses is out of medal contention, right? And they and the US are easily the top 3 teams.

Edit: WRONG. It won't be the knockout stages yet. Still, should be a good one nonetheless. Can't see anyone on Spain slowing down Doncic.

 

I hope Dame has noticed that even a team full of All-Stars falls behind to a team of non-NBA players when they don’t play defence.