World Handball Championship: USA vs. Iceland (34-33)

It’s not even about him being indecisive; half his attacks are just pure drives to the rim 😁

But hey, he always had a jumper ready, so he could punish them from deep if he had to.

The guy gets better every single year. Two or three years ago, he was playing so timidly, but look at him now—attacking the line, setting up the wings, actually being part of the flow. He’s already a better offensive threat than Pere. If he could just tighten up his defense... he’d be an absolute superstar at his position.

Everyone is obsessed with Eugene, but honestly, Buntic is the real brains of the operation. Eugene just knows how to shoot and... keep shooting. Buntic is such a pleasant surprise; he used to seem a bit raw 😁 but now his game is so mature and calculated, perfect for the high-level 🙏

It sucks that he isn't moving on from Ademar, though maybe the money situation will force his hand. I truly believe he belongs in a much higher-tier club.
As for Mike, I hope he gets out of Celje ASAP. That club is wasting talent because of all the chaos happening behind the scenes there.

Carl Garcia22, I think you were talking about Terzic recently, and I actually thought he might become something special. I was even leaning toward him being recruited for the US national team. But looking at Buntic today, he’s twice the player Terzic is (even if they play different positions).

It’s the same story with Prce-Lac. Back in the junior leagues, Lackovic was basically handing Nicholas towels on the sidelines, and now look at the gap between them. Sure, Prce is a solid club player—maybe even the leading scorer in the NBA?—but he’s still nowhere near Lackovic's level.

Sandra Wilson38 said:I mean, is it really too much to ask for just one of those three CBS journalists to actually speak up? Like, could they not just say it plainly: This isn't a win, and we aren't coming home as champions? Just once. It seems like a lot to ask.
🤮

I mean, let’s be real—it isn't exactly great career strategy to work at CBS and start throwing uncomfortable questions at Republicans, or heaven forbid, actually pointing out an awkward truth. I doubt they'll go as far as pulling sports from the air entirely, but they could always just swap in a more "perspective-friendly" camera angle. Besides, it’s not like there are enough cushy jobs at the arena for everyone to get hired anyway.🤣

Terry Fisher2 said:* Look, if some team from the Worlds 2-7 bracket ends up winning the European Championship, they head straight to the Olympics, and everyone else just slides up one spot in the rankings. If that happens, we move up to Worlds 4 and get the honor of hosting the tournament, which means Iceland gets bumped into our slot. Then you’ve got the 8th seed, Poland, sliding into the Worlds 7 spot.

BUT IF WE DON'T WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Sean Gonzalez95 said:I’ve always been full of praise... I have never once criticized Nincevic.

I am sticking to my guns regarding everything I've said before. One bad autumn and a coach's decision to play hardball cannot change the reality: Manuel is a world-class winger.

I hope he moves on from the big city soon, just like many others who proved themselves abroad, such as Buntic.

I wasn't referring to Nincevic, but rather to Kljajic.
I hope you understand why Kljajic occasionally has to use force and show even the younger players what true discipline looks like.
In today's era, any professional coach would likely bench him for a few games for that kind of behavior.

Goluza 😂😂😂

Man, if he’s actually sticking around for the next championship with him... 😉

George Robinson43 said:I wasn't even talking about Ninčević, I meant Kljaić.
I really hope you get why Kljaić has to lay down the law sometimes... you gotta use a little force to show these guys what actual discipline looks like.
If this happened today, any coach in the NBA would have him benched for a few games straight.

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frozentiger6 said:It’s not like he was indecisive; almost every other attack involved him driving through the lane. 😁

Still, he always had the shot ready, so he’d just pull up from deep.

He keeps improving year after year. Just two or three years ago, he was playing so cautiously, but look at him now—driving to the line, setting up the wings, actually contributing to the flow. He’s already a better offensive threat than Pere. If he could just figure out the defense, he’d be an elite player at his position.

Everyone worships Eugene, but Buntic is actually the brains of the operation. Eugene just knows how to shoot and... well, shoot. Buntic is a genuine surprise; he used to seem a bit raw 😁 but now he plays with such maturity and logic, perfect for the deeper 🙏

It’s a shame he isn't moving on from Ademar, though maybe their finances will force his hand. I think he belongs in a much higher-tier club.
As for Mike, I hope he leaves Celje ASAP. That club has talent, but the internal chaos there is just eating them alive.

Carl Garcia22, didn't you mention Terzic recently? I honestly thought he’d be a star too. I was even leaning toward him joining the US national team. But looking at Buntic today, he's twice the player Terzic is, regardless of them playing different positions.

Same story with Prce-Lac; Lackovic was basically handing Nicholas towels during the junior leagues, and look at the gap between them now. Sure, Prce is a solid club player—maybe even the top scorer in the NBA?—but he’s nowhere near Lackovic's level.

I was thinking the exact same thing about Eugene. The guy has zero moves; he just has that shot. He's that old-school perimeter shooter who doesn't know the first thing about defending or passing. Compared to him, Buntic is a specialist. His progress in Kopra was so massive I could hardly believe it when he moved to Ademar.

Buntic used to drive me crazy because he wouldn't decide what to do with the ball. He’d take three steps, jump, and then just throw it into the stands. And Terza? He played with zero respect, just chucking shots wherever, while being a nightmare on defense. The team from Los Angeles absolutely dismantled him because he offered nothing offensively.
You're right about Prce, too. What a waste of potential, both ways. Those guys in Los Angeles ruined him. He clashed with them, they wouldn't let him leave, and he ended up drifting through Saudi Arabia and God knows where else.

I have no idea why Mike left Ademar. He was such a huge prospect for Celje. It was really 🙄. There was a chance he could have gone to Lowen, and I think that option is still on the table, though it might be tough following this World Cup.😁

Word on the street is Mike is totally losing it because of Noka Serdarusic. Everything is just falling apart over there.

George Ward7 said:Word is Noka Serdarusic finally got under Mike's skin. Everything over there is just a complete train wreck right now.

🤦
honestly, I'm not even mad at how bad he defended him... if that really was the reason he jumped ship

Noah Perez12 said:Did anyone else catch that subtext in the interview with the junior?

"I'll tell you everything when we grab coffee sometime."

😁

Of course I caught it.👍

Honestly, I wish people would just write out their little manifestos so we wouldn't have to guess...
hm hm

It’s just 19 pages. No McA involved, so it isn't what you think. 😁

Man, those last ten minutes were wild 😁—what was even going through their heads there???
Total chaos, everyone was running around like headless chickens, 🤦

Glad to see Duvnjak finally found his rhythm; gives us some actual hope. Also, good on Maric for actually getting some minutes in that final game.

Honestly, some guys need to fix their focus 🙄, and others need to stop playing like the ball is made of hot coals (not talking about Kopljar specifically) 😁

Hopefully things look better next time 👋.

frozentiger6 said:Everyone’s out here worshiping Vin Diesel, but honestly, Bundy is the real brains behind him. I mean, Vin Diesel can score and... just score. But Bundy? He’s been such a huge surprise. He always seemed kind of raw to me 😁 but now he’s playing with so much maturity and logic, it’s perfect for a deep 🙏

Vin Diesel would be an absolute beast if he actually knew how to think, but damn, he just doesn't🤣I don't really care for him one way or the other, to be honest😁though maybe they'll teach him a thing or two over in Chicago.

Joshua Gomez54 said:Vujin would be a monster if he actually had a brain, but unfortunately, he doesn't.🤣 To me, I just don't care one way or the other about him.😁 Maybe they can teach him something in Chicago.

Vujin lacks any real imagination on the court. He’s just a ball hog who doesn't know when to quit. I've never seen him pull off a move like Hansen or Rutenka.
There's no way he's starting alongside Andersson. He probably won't ever.

I must say, I am truly captivated by the handball being played here in Sweden, even if my own home country didn't walk away with a medal this time... Mr. Goluza is such a profound patriot at heart, and I firmly believe that with just a bit more seasoning, he will prove to be an exceptional coach. My brother actually met him personally, as he made sure to be present at every single match...

Ronald Gomez3 said:I have to say, I was really impressed by the handball action over in Sweden, even if my home team didn't quite snag a medal. Mr. Goluza is such a true patriot, and I honestly think he’ll be an incredible coach once he gets a little more practice under his belt. My brother actually met him because he was at every single game.

and Mr. ☕

Terry Rodriguez41 said:and Mr. ☕

and a Catholic.

Ronald Gomez3 said:I was truly moved by the handball in Sweden, especially seeing how my home country played despite missing out on a medal. Mr. Goluza is a true patriot, and I believe he’ll be an incredible coach with just a little more practice. My brother actually met him because he was at every single game...

I'll take two chocolate truffles with glaze!🙂

Carl Garcia22 said:and he's Catholic.

who's just getting dogpiled by all these lowlife trolls and liars in this messed up country.

Djuroooo

That’s all I’ve got to say about this World Championship... honestly, I just hope the Americans don't get shut down by those lefties from Denmark.