Steve Kerr on Team USA: 'When we play against teams, it's the biggest game of their lives'
South Sudan, the African nation that gained its independence just 13 years ago and is about to play in the Olympics for the first time, led for more than half the game and had a chance to win at the end. But Carlik Jones’ runner off the glass missed with about 4 seconds left, and the Americans survived. “I’m going to be honest: I like those better than the blowouts,” James said as he walked off the court. “At least we get tested.” Oh, they got tested — by a team that came into the game as 43½-point underdogs , according to BetMGM Sportsbook. “A good reminder that when we play against teams, it’s the biggest game of their lives,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. “We have to expect everyone to play like that.”
Source: Los Angeles Times
Source: Los Angeles Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Definitely going to be fun to hear Steve Kerr’s rationale for this 2H starting lineup. I like it, just want to hear the thought process. #TeamUSA #USABasketball – 4:20 PM
Definitely going to be fun to hear Steve Kerr’s rationale for this 2H starting lineup. I like it, just want to hear the thought process. #TeamUSA #USABasketball – 4:20 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
After taking an 8-0 lead, Team USA has been outscored 58-36 versus South Sudan.
A stunner ongoing in London as USA is getting blown out.
Steve Kerr will need to make some adjustments within the rotation heading into the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/cuyPmPOHk7 – 4:02 PM
After taking an 8-0 lead, Team USA has been outscored 58-36 versus South Sudan.
A stunner ongoing in London as USA is getting blown out.
Steve Kerr will need to make some adjustments within the rotation heading into the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/cuyPmPOHk7 – 4:02 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Steve Kerr said having LeBron James around USA Basketball for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 is “pretty special and amazing” 🇺🇸
The American head coach also mentioned the importance of defense to win the gold medal, and confirmed Joel Embiid will start:
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 6:41 AM
Steve Kerr said having LeBron James around USA Basketball for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 is “pretty special and amazing” 🇺🇸
The American head coach also mentioned the importance of defense to win the gold medal, and confirmed Joel Embiid will start:
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 6:41 AM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
Kevin Durant returned to practice in London today. Coach Steve Kerr hopes he can play in at least one of Team USA’s final two warmups before Paris Olympics: espn.com/olympics/story… – 9:41 AM
Kevin Durant returned to practice in London today. Coach Steve Kerr hopes he can play in at least one of Team USA’s final two warmups before Paris Olympics: espn.com/olympics/story… – 9:41 AM
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StatMuse: Carlik Jones against Team USA: 15 PTS 11 REB 11 AST 2 STL Time for an NBA contract? pic.twitter.com/p9nbVuUqqW -via Twitter @statmuse / July 20, 2024
South Sudan Basketball Federation announced a 25-man training camp roster ahead of its Olympic tournament preperations. The roster is headlined by NBA talent Bol Bol and former Boomer Thon Maker, who are set to make their international bows for their birth nation ahead of South Sudan’s historic debut Olympic campaign. 150-game NBA veteran Wenyen Gabriel, 2023 NBA G-League MVP Carlik Jones and Duke commit and potential top three 2025 NBA Draft selection Khaman Maluach are other notable names to have retained their place. -via BasketNews / June 5, 2024