2019 FIBA World Cup Thread: Drake don't impress us.

[darko]

Australia was destroyed in the latest tune up for the World Cup. And the US' best weren't even playing.

Yup. Salty.

 

[John Price]

Guys we all know the us is going to win this thing.

 

[John Price]

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Australia is going down to Chinatown!

 

[tony d]

Guess it all begins the weekend. Will be different without all the stars but should still be a good tournament of all the world's best basketball nations.

 

[Tuggy]

Damn, just looked at Canada'a roster. Such a promising team turned into shit pretty quick

 

[JJ68]

That's why I dont give a toss about national basketball here in Canada. There is no pride among these "athletes" unlike in Hockey. Ever since Nash kept turning down invites to play for Canada, look at what's happening here. And this is why those players and this sport will never grow as big up here. They dont give a shit and just wanna be "american".

 

[John Price]

 

[John Price]

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019: Australia take over fourth quarter to defeat Canada in World Cup opener

 

[tony d]

Canada lost today to Australia, they play Lithuania next on Tuesday.

 

[darko]

It's ok, Canada will still run away with the group.

 

[darko]

Watching the replay of Serbia v Angola. It's Jokic/Boban show and it's beautiful.

 

[John Price]

USA 88 - Czech Republic 67

 

[DueDiligence]

That's why I dont give a toss about national basketball here in Canada. There is no pride among these "athletes" unlike in Hockey. Ever since Nash kept turning down invites to play for Canada, look at what's happening here. And this is why those players and this sport will never grow as big up here. They dont give a **** and just wanna be "american".

This is just drivel. Nash played for Canada for over 12 years and stopped playing at the age of 30. He put more than his share of time in unlike the dozen or so guys that could have played for this version of team Canada.
Also the "wear and tear" on top pro BB players is far greater than hockey players. That's why many older star players don't participate.

 

[darko]

Canada losing again.

Lithuania or Serbia are the 2nd best team after USA.

 

[Jussi]

Turkey took US to overtime.

 

[MaxV]

Canada losing again.

Lithuania or Serbia are the 2nd best team after USA.

Spain and France are very strong also.

Also, I wouldn't at all be surprised if USA isn't #1 at the end of the tournament.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Yeah, I don't think the U.S. is the best "team" in this tournament. Too many players missing.

 

[tony d]

Guess Canada's eliminated now from the playoffs. To many key players missing for them this tourney.

 

[darko]

Spain and France are very strong also.

Also, I wouldn't at all be surprised if USA isn't #1 at the end of the tournament.

It'll take a lot to beat USA but I wouldn't be surprised if someone knocks them off. Unless they are playing possum.

 

[Ivan13]

Serbs are my #1 favourite.

 

[tony d]

Given the lack of star players for the U.S. this tournament I don't think they're the favorites. I think Spain, France or Serbia are the teams to beat.

 

[inthe6ix]

Nash calling out our prima donnas

Steve Nash criticizes Canadian players for skipping FIBA World Cup

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Giannis has looked pretty bad so far. Looks like he hasn’t fixed his shot and struggled against the longer defenders on Brazil.

 

[darko]

Given the lack of star players for the U.S. this tournament I don't think they're the favorites. I think Spain, France or Serbia are the teams to beat.

Lithuania too.