Paris Olympics thread

[drobfan8]

I'm just gonna say it.

The US team is the fakest bunch of tough guys we've ever seen.

Every single pic they try to look like they're from the hood. It's pathetic. We know you're not tough. Ha ha

[Giroux]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

I'm just gonna say it.

The US team is the fakest bunch of tough guys we've ever seen.

Every single pic they try to look like they're from the hood. It's pathetic. We know you're not tough. Ha ha

You keep hating, they keep winning

[fungi2510]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

I'm just gonna say it.

The US team is the fakest bunch of tough guys we've ever seen.

Every single pic they try to look like they're from the hood. It's pathetic. We know you're not tough. Ha ha

I am sorry that you are so disillusioned. Many of the guys here actually did grow up in the "hood." We know what they would do with a guy like you.

[kellmuff]

I cant believe Americans are bragging about last nights W lol if you fail to win any game by like 20 with that roster it should count as an L

[Giroux]

Originally Posted by kellmuff

I cant believe Americans are bragging about last nights W lol if you fail to win any game by like 20 with that roster it should count as an L

[gomiamigo]

In the 26:34 that Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic shared the floor at the same time:

Joel Embiid:
19 Points
4 Rebounds
1 Assist
2 Block
8-11 FG (72%)
2-3 3pt (66%)
1-1 FT (100%)

Nikola Jokic:
6 Points
1 Rebound
8 Assists
3-9 FG (33%)
0-4 3pt (0%)

USA: 75
Serbia: 59


Add it to the long list of games Embiid has stolen Jokic's lunch money and stuffed him in a locker.

[gomiamigo]

Originally Posted by msink28

Way too much Jrue and Derrick White in the first half. Serbia isn't a small team. Not quibbling with the lineup down stretch.

White and esp Ant were pretty much cover-your-eyes awful.

There's a reason Draymond was tweeting the coaches needed to change their rotations in h2. Which they finally did, leading to the comeback.

[mc1]

Originally Posted by kellmuff

I cant believe Americans are bragging about last nights W lol if you fail to win any game by like 20 with that roster it should count as an L

2008 vs Spain 118-107
2012 vs Lithuania 99-94
2012 vs Spain 107-100
2016 vs Australia 98-88
2016 vs Serbia 94-91
2016 vs France 100-97
2016 vs Spain 82-76
2021 vs France 76-83 LOSS
2021 vs France 87-82

All of these were close wins except one. Gold medals 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021. Thats all that counts, bottom line.

[yiguiri2002]

Originally Posted by mc1

2008 vs Spain 118-107
2012 vs Lithuania 99-94
2012 vs Spain 107-100
2016 vs Australia 98-88
2016 vs Serbia 94-91
2016 vs France 100-97
2016 vs Spain 82-76
2021 vs France 76-83 LOSS
2021 vs France 87-82

All of these were close wins except one. Gold medals 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021. Thats all that counts, bottom line.

Yeah, there are always gonna be close games. It'll be crazy not to happen.

But we've been hearing this is the best team since the Redeem Team. That team destroyed everyone and only had a "close" game against a Spain team that had 6 NBA level players plus an 18 year old Ricky Rubio.

I think games like these show they are a step behind the Dream Team and the Redeem Team, those were by far the best Olympics teams ever.

[NBAicons]

What a great game that was, one of the best I have seen in a while. Tatum with zero minutes again. It has to be depressing for him to sit on the bench for these games as he watches Derrick White and Jrue Holliday play and get the win. I feel bad for him, I'm sure he thought he was going to be an important player on this team.

[Giroux]

White has to ride the bench now right? Wasn't exactly locking anyone down that I could see and had a really bad foul on a 3 pointer

[gomiamigo]

Originally Posted by Scottish Punk

Agree, Jokic has the winning pedigree, Wemby is still a puppy. USA found that extra gear that they can turn to. Serbia was the first real game where they had to do more than just shoot jumpers and go one on one against scrubs.

I mean last time Embiid faced Wemby, Joel only put up 70...


The Process now 8-2 lifetime vs Joker.

[Bosoxfan5990]

France is getting their teeth kicked in after scoring the first goal in the soccer match.

[hermanotarjeta]

US -2000 to win versus France.

To clarify, does this essentially mean you have to bet $2000 in order to win $100?

[Giroux]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

US -2000 to win versus France.

To clarify, does this essentially mean you have to bet $2000 in order to win $100?

Correct

DraftKings has -1450

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Giroux

Correct

DraftKings has -1450

So 5-7% return.

That’s basically your federal interest rate, haha.

[codered]

So does the US beat a 2024 Yugoslavia team if they barely pushed past Serbia? Haha geez even if you just added Luka to Serbia I think the US has more than their hands full. It’s definitely fun to imagine!!

The US “should” beat France easily but the fiba officials have been giving the French pretty umm friendly whistles the last two games (I heard they bailed them out against Japan too but I didn’t watch that game). I am not going to be surprised if it close and US comes nowhere near close to covering (16.5). Yes I’m still butt hurt from the France/Canada game.

[ronaldo943]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

So 5-7% return.

That’s basically your federal interest rate, haha.

It’s not much, but it’s honest work.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by ronaldo943

It’s not much, but it’s honest work.

And practically guaranteed. That’s one way to put your money to work - invest $10k today, and have an extra $600 next week!

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by fungi2510

I am sorry that you are so disillusioned. Many of the guys here actually did grow up in the "hood." We know what they would do with a guy like you.

Ba ha ha ha.



I don't believe you. I've watched their entire careers. Not one could throw a straight punch. Actually Jrue and D. White are probably the actual toughest.

AD, Bron and the rest are total pussy cats.

The over the top "swag" and flexing is the fakest ish I've ever seen. The only ones delusional are themselves.

Even no name Serbians were taking it to them. A couple of really rough calls bailed the yanks out. There was a 6 point play for effs sake.

[PSA2Pac]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

I'm just gonna say it.

The US team is the fakest bunch of tough guys we've ever seen.

Every single pic they try to look like they're from the hood. It's pathetic. We know you're not tough. Ha ha

Super weird/suspect statement

A person looks how they look. What are you expecting? How should they.. “look”?

These borderline comments are nasty work and speak volumes about how you really feel

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by PSA2Pac

Super weird/suspect statement

A person looks how they look. What are you expecting? How should they.. “look”?

These borderline comments are nasty work and speak volumes about how you really feel

My comment was more about their flexing pre and post games. It's some of the cringiest crap out there.

I'd be more concerned if you watched that garbage and thought it was normal behaviour. It's terrible for kids to see also.

I'd try and find the video, but that's on you to go and see it.

The fake tough guy act from most of them gets old.

[drobfan8]

Never change, KD.

Oh man. Just Lol

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[NBAicons]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Never change, KD.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-bkdgTt...JpNjl5MXFlcGMy

KD is the best. Love him.

[mc1]

Originally Posted by PSA2Pac

Super weird/suspect statement

A person looks how they look. What are you expecting? How should they.. “look”?

These borderline comments are nasty work and speak volumes about how you really feel

Dont you know? Everyone should be dull, boring and show no emotion. Like drobs idol, Duncan!