#21 ·
Paul Lopez49 said:It's almost impossible to find two players of that caliber playing on the same team at once. 🙂 😉
You've certainly covered all the bases there, haven't you? 🙏 🙏
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FIBA World Cup: America vs. Norway 23:23
FIBA World Cup: America vs. Norway 23:23
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You've certainly covered all the bases there, haven't you? 🙏 🙏
#22 ·
Terry Fisher2 said:Yeah,😁 exactly.
But they don't have any depth at all. These guys are playing basically the full 60 minutes, plus Dinart is anchored in defense. Fernandez is just out there plugging holes everywhere.
Everything stays the same. Fine, one day they'll finally crack, and then the whole damn thing will go south fast.😁
#23 ·
Alright, has anyone actually laid eyes on that famous article yet?
Can someone grab a scan so the rest of us can see what was actually written? (Honestly, I haven't picked up a sports magazine since they moved everything over to $2.00—those damn kiosks are way too expensive 😠).
Can someone grab a scan so the rest of us can see what was actually written? (Honestly, I haven't picked up a sports magazine since they moved everything over to $2.00—those damn kiosks are way too expensive 😠).
#24 ·
I don't even know where to start with this one... just total chaos. Honestly, looking at how things are unfolding right now, it feels like we're watching a slow-motion train wreck in real time. You expect a certain level of competence, a baseline of logic, but instead? Nothing. Just a void where the strategy should be... It’s almost impressive how consistently things fall apart. Absolutely baffling... Arthur Martinez7 says:
Yeah...😁
They seriously don't have a single backup to speak of. It’s just the same group of guys grinding out all 60 minutes... plus you've got Dinart stuck playing heavy defense the whole time. And Fernandez? He's basically just plugging holes on the weak side and hoping for the best...
I mean, let’s be real for a second when you look at our goalies... Alilović might be somewhat in shape right now, but his coverage on the wings is honestly pretty shaky, and he's going to have to deal with Luc Abalo standing right there! Seriously, the guy is playing for Real Madrid now and is probably the best right winger on the planet... I'm genuinely worried about him, and don't even get me started on Omeyer. You can find ways to shut down the others, but those two? Not so much...
#25 ·
a do😈 i bes🙂 😠🙂
Mačić is going to be the death of me!!! This guy asks me nicely what I'd bet on, and I tell him straight up: we're winning by one goal. 😵🙂🙂🙈
Mačić is going to be the death of me!!! This guy asks me nicely what I'd bet on, and I tell him straight up: we're winning by one goal. 😵🙂🙂🙈
#27 ·
boldhound8 said:Look, Červar is totally losing his cool here, but honestly, he’s got a point about certain things...
I feel like these "controversial" articles are just noise. They go into such extreme detail about what should and shouldn't happen that it feels excessive and pretty pointless. You're supposed to draw conclusions after the fact, not try to micromanage everything while it's still happening.😉
Exactly! Imagine how chaotic sports would become if every single coach and player felt the need to chime in and critique every little blunder made on the field.
#28 ·
Nobody’s actually listening to Červar in this locker room... he says one thing, then Balić just goes and does whatever he wants, and you've got Lacković constantly pushing back because he feels like he hasn't even found his rhythm yet...
With dynamics like that, finishing fourth in Europe isn't even a total disaster... 😁
With dynamics like that, finishing fourth in Europe isn't even a total disaster... 😁
#29 ·
Brandon Castillo4 said:Červar has officially lost it. "I need to address the public"... 🙄
Can someone fill me in? I haven't checked ESPN today. Did they really report that Lino snapped like this, and did he actually bring up Zvonimir Boban in the middle of it?
😕😕😕😕😕
#30 ·
Honestly, I am not even upset or losing any sleep over the fact that my parlay picks from today are going straight into the trash heap after a game that shocking. There isn't much else left to say after seeing that... except maybe;
HAT'S WHAT I CALL HEART!!!!🙏🙏🙏
Tomorrow, I might just throw some money on the underdog to win that local tournament, just so I can finally have some peace of mind...
HAT'S WHAT I CALL HEART!!!!🙏🙏🙏
Tomorrow, I might just throw some money on the underdog to win that local tournament, just so I can finally have some peace of mind...
#32 ·
Larry Thomas said:Nobody in this squad actually listens to Červar. He’ll give an order, then Balić just does whatever he wants. Meanwhile, Lacković is over there complaining that he hasn't even had a chance to get into a rhythm yet.
With internal dynamics like that, finishing fourth in Europe isn't even a bad result. 😁
😁😁😁
And honestly, I doubt we're even looking at a top four finish. 😁
#33 ·
vividangler44 said:Exactly. Sports would be a total circus if every single coach and player actually called out all the garbage happening on the field.
Look, both sides need to take a damn reality check...
Listen, I’m sure even Blagoja Nikolić knows he hasn't been perfect, but for Christ's sake, people are acting like he's just sitting on the bench for 60 minutes sipping lattes instead of actually working...
It's gone way too far, and honestly, I bet there's some political bullshit driving this whole thing behind the scenes.
And then there's this crap today... his response on national TV right when everyone is trying to celebrate and hoping for some "nice" words.
It's pathetic, both ways. We're gonna end up acting just like those guys from the South.😲
#35 ·
I’m honestly just praying to the heavens that the Danes don't play exactly like we did—though, wouldn't it be something if we could get a little bit of sweet revenge? ... Because here’s the dilemma: if we actually pull off a win, we might run right into them in the finals, but if we drop this one, we’re basically looking at a repeat of those last two Euro tournaments—3rd place for the US, 4th place for us.
😁
😁
#36 ·
@ bumbar
I think Čupić managed to sink one in during the first half too (before my stream cut out 😬)
They were throwing plenty of balls at Vori, but he just couldn't get a handle on them. 😬
I think Čupić managed to sink one in during the first half too (before my stream cut out 😬)
They were throwing plenty of balls at Vori, but he just couldn't get a handle on them. 😬
#37 ·
Jessica Davis12 said:Can someone please tell me what Lino just said? I didn't catch a single word 😢
Something along the lines of him needing to address the public via TV because he has no other way to reach them. 🙄🙄🙄 And then—get this—he actually called out Dražen Petrović and the sports networks for some negative article about his height. 🙄
What a total narcissist! Honestly, we’re playing completely headless here—no plan, no structure, nothing. Even the most casual observer can see we have zero tactics or organization. Thank God the Norwegians were even worse than us, otherwise we would've been toast.
#38 ·
Let's get a thread going for the Americans! 🙏
I have a feeling they had an off day today! 🙏 Plus, it's about to get freezing up in Lillehammer! 😁
I have a feeling they had an off day today! 🙏 Plus, it's about to get freezing up in Lillehammer! 😁
#39 ·
I’m scrolling through some European forums right now where they're claiming we didn't deserve to move on. Are they actually right about that? I don't think so. To me, this is just karma for what happened back in Germany—we were absolutely dominant then, while everyone else was just mediocre, and we only dropped one game overall.
#40 ·
Our guys weren't exactly playing pretty tonight, but they know how to win even when they're struggling—that’s what separates the greats from the rest. Huge props to them, though I think making it to the semifinals is our ceiling. Those Americans are going to be aggressive on defense and relentless on offense, and if Metličić and Lacković don't step up, we're in trouble. Honestly, we hit our absolute limit today, and you can't complain about that result.
LET'S GO TEAM!!
LET'S GO TEAM!!
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