9/3 Games thread US
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addictionary
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What a game. USA handed this on golden plate at least 4-5 times but anxiety got the best of us. Sucks that we’ve lost but high level fun game.
Coach Ellis
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The thing is - I’m 100% convinced that this experience is great for Donovan even though he and the team are struggling.
Even if they underperform, Mitchell is cementing his value for Team USA moving forward.
He’s building his international brand.
He’ll likely be on the Olympic team and learn from that experience as well.
While it sucks in the moment, failure and adversity help build strong foundations. Donovan has an elite work ethic. Whatever happens this summer, he’s going to build off that. Outside of injury, there’s no downside to the Team USA struggles right now.
Even if they underperform, Mitchell is cementing his value for Team USA moving forward.
He’s building his international brand.
He’ll likely be on the Olympic team and learn from that experience as well.
While it sucks in the moment, failure and adversity help build strong foundations. Donovan has an elite work ethic. Whatever happens this summer, he’s going to build off that. Outside of injury, there’s no downside to the Team USA struggles right now.
jjscap
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I'm surprised our youngest ever national team almost beat the USA. They missed four straight FTs when they had it in the bag lol, what a choke job.
Honestly I'm puzzled by Pop's rotations. No USA player was able get into the rhythm because of that. DM was in and out constantly, and he didn't shoot well but did OK otherwise except he made a costly turnover down the wire.
Honestly I'm puzzled by Pop's rotations. No USA player was able get into the rhythm because of that. DM was in and out constantly, and he didn't shoot well but did OK otherwise except he made a costly turnover down the wire.
Mitchell is Team USA's best ball mover right now. Let that sink in. Kemba at least passed the ball today, but Mitchell actually runs sets and makes reads.
Coach Ellis
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I figured that they’d start leaning more heavily on their top players instead of rotating players in and out. Think it kept everyone from getting into a good rhythm. I know Pop’s is a genius, but I’m hoping things settle here soon.
Also, USA really misses a guy like Lebron who is big enough to get in the paint and playmake. USA's wings, whether Tatum, Middleton or Barnes, are mostly looking to score.
MVP
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And that was not even against top 10 team in the World. This team is not winning gold.
Ellipse
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Great idea! Now if we could only figure out who the top players are?
MVP
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Nah 2004 has that name claimed... or maybe Pierce led 2002 team who failed to even win a medal at home in Indianapolis?