What makes FIBA basketball so different from the NBA that players that are washed in the NBA take star turns at FIBA tournaments? I remember years ago Luis Scola played for the Raps and wasn’t great....then was amazing with Argentina. What gives?
Evan Fournier looks so good in international completion, too bad it doesn't count in NYC. Tremont Waters new knickname: Many Rivers to Crossover. I just wanna see Bo Cruz dunk on Gobert.
Bo Cruz 😂
Joe Ingles would like a word, Mr. Ziller.
Indeed - although the miles are starting to show
What a shame Jock Landale got injured for Aussies - I was predicting a breakout tournament for him. He was great for us at the Olympics
What makes FIBA basketball so different from the NBA that players that are washed in the NBA take star turns at FIBA tournaments? I remember years ago Luis Scola played for the Raps and wasn’t great....then was amazing with Argentina. What gives?
Different rules, primarily team defense including zone
So less iso 1on1 play as defence is clogging the lane.
Offense emphasis on passing and cutting and low post
True size is usually essential - hence references to the US lack of size and Rudy being key
Evan Fournier looks so good in international completion, too bad it doesn't count in NYC. Tremont Waters new knickname: Many Rivers to Crossover. I just wanna see Bo Cruz dunk on Gobert.
Great note, I really enjoy your letters.
Simone Fontecchio is definitely better than some of those names at the end of the list. Keep an eye on him
Love your job. Greetings from Italy