Eurobasket 2025

[gandalfe]

So, how is the performance of Team Finland is perceived in Finland? Do people think that it was a success or a disappointment? And who is getting the credit or the blame?

Their previous best finish was 6th back in 1967, before some of the current players PARENTS were born.

 

[jazznik]

Their previous best finish was 6th back in 1967, before some of the current players PARENTS were born.

Oh, I know. But when you get to the semi-finals and end up being the 4th there is always that weird sad feeling. So I was curious about the vibes in Finland.

 

[Jiipee84]

Lauri has been in a total trash mode again. It feels he doesn't have any fire. Instead of dunking when a clear chance, he too often chooses to take slightly contested shots with a list touch to score, hopes for a whistle and looks bummed if not getting one

Say goodbye for any wishes to get anything good for him in trade. Unless he plays with a physical issue that's not been told, this is super worrying.

Tank two more seasons, draft Muurinen in 2027 class and trade Lauri for anything available.

Sad but true.
Lauri has lots to prove before he's tradeable.
None sensible NBA GM will not pay Ainge's asking price for seriously overpaid role player that contract what Jazz gave for Lauri is basically untradeable.

 

[Jiipee84]

So, how is the performance of Team Finland is perceived in Finland? Do people think that it was a success or a disappointment? And who is getting the credit or the blame?

I think it was passable but that's it.
Susijengi as a team was mediocre and neutral overall depth outside of Lauri and Mikael Jantunen was thinner than toilet paper.
Point-guards and whole backcourt was meh defence was melt cheese too often, rebounding, rim protection and shot blocking was iffy especially vs Georgia, Germany and Greece.

Being totally honest Serbia should have won us easily in round 16 but they didn't get job done because of the injuries etc problems.
Only who should be blamed is coaching staff.

Changes before next Eurobasket ( 2029 ) are a must.
And that requires coaching, roster, game plan etc changes.
But the biggest question is that does Finnish basketball federation have enough money, resources etc to do all those things.

 

[jazznik]

Changes before next Eurobasket ( 2029 ) are a must.
And that requires coaching, roster, game plan etc changes.
But the biggest question is that does Finnish basketball federation have enough money, resources etc to do all those things.

Well, at least Finland has a very doable path to qualifying for the 2027 World Cup. The future looks pretty promising, especially considering that almost all their neighbors (Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland) are going through slumps.