finally someone that is actually neutral. I just hated the brainwashed idiots screaming "lebron DESTROYED germany", despite the fact that Lebron (as US top scorer) only had 2 points more than the german top scorer, plus the fact that the game ended with only a 4 point difference. Calling that "destroying" is just stupid. Of course the US will be a top contender for the title, no doubt about that. I just hate the absolute hubris some American RUclipsrs have.
@@xerlon8111 Not true (well it is but still) i know a lot of people who watch basketball, me included, but its european basketball, we dont watch NBA and never met one who does because we like teamgames (idk why) and NBA is more 1vs1 instad of team vs team
@@Etherion195 During the Olympics the French n German despite their loss looked absolutely "star quality". It was so fascinating to watch them. Saying that the US destroyed them is laughable. When you destroy a Team you alienate them completely by a huge huge margin. In the Military your Army does not say we alienated the Enemy. We killed 4. The absurdity of these people just makes me wonder that it is because it's American team that any country defeated by the US team is not mere defeat by 4 points BY ALIENATION.
Well, as a German, I am absolutely proud of how our team played against these „superstars“. Yes we lost the game, but they played as a team and with all their hearts. If I would be an American, I wouldn’t act (like the US players) as if I had won the gold medal after such a close game… USA send their best 😂 to show the world who is the big dog… but it seams like there is no real gap at all between USA and the rest of the world… didn’t you come to show us who is the boss?
Wdym, you lost. Team USA was the best and is the best. Until they actually lose, no one can refute that. Doesn't matter if you win by 1 point or 50. Also the real games have actually not started yet and there was a difference in effort. Team Germany played as if it was the Olympic Finals while Team USA played as if it was an exhibition. Occasionally pulling up a small lead and switching out players to rest, just building some synergy together. Atm, Team USA looks like they undeniably are on another level. The only time a loss is considered a win, is if one team is thoroughly outclassed, yet put up a heroic effort. Which they did. Gj, you didn't look incompetent.
Interesting. I saw the World Cup champs get beat by a three week-old US team. It must have been my imagination, but it made me take that World Cup thing a little less seriously.
@@peewee1308What is there to laugh about? Billions and Billions are invested in basketball in the USA. Outside the USA, basketball is just a niche sport. The Americans should really win all games by 50 points. The USA are actually not that good at basketball. They are five-time world champions, but Yugoslavia has also won the basketball world championship five times. Fun fact... Yugoslavia has not existed for more than 25 years and yet they have won the world championship just as often as the USA, although logically Yugoslavia has competed in six fewer world championships than the USA.
Team USA has won. Germany has lost. Period. There is no discussion about that. But how Germany lost, that's the point. Only 4 points behind. That makes a huge difference psychologically for both teams. USA: “That was close! We have to be careful or they'll beat us”. Germany: “That was close! We lost, but now we know we can beat them”. Anyone who says “the point difference in a win doesn't make any difference” has never played basketball or simply doesn't want to admit that this game proved that Team USA is far from being unbeatable.
anything is possible but I don't think we gonna beat the muricans. We play with more heart but lack the experience and know how at the highest level especially from Curry and the chosen beard one
Most impressing part is in Germany nobody is even gives a shtt about basketball lol When I saw this game I was like „wtf this is the american legendary basketball nation against us?“ 😂
America has lost its outstanding position that it had in former times. Makes basketball more interesting because there are many good teams out there. Love it.
Just look at who won the NBA championship this year, the Celtics. Lackluster 3 point shooting, some defense, some fast break, hardly any low post. They beat teams full of injuries to get there. The NBA isn't that good these days.
the rest of the world is playing physical basketball the way its supposed to be played and we (USA) have gotten away from that and it is showing in these games.
Celebrating shots and moves in the 1st half, smiling and laughing during timeouts, flexing when making a shot over a player 7 inches shorter than you after backing him down from above the freethrow line and no one touching you. What kind of clown show is this? No killer instinct, no pride, just going for the likes and instagram fame.
Germany is a Team .. leaving NBA players like Hartenstein and Maxi Kleber at home , because they didn't commit to Eurobasket "3 years ago" Yes , the US still can win it without being a real Team. In a few years this won't be possible.
Both teams where equal strong. It's amazing to watch all these professionals in a bunch! Worlds best players! Fantastic! Never mind the result. It was extraterrestrial sports!
lol didn’t Nigeria beat team USA! USA social media are trying to cover it up because the D riding for Lebron got squashed when Nigeria beat the greatest team ever assembled..
If team USA play lackadaisically like there is a game 5 or 7 with every opponent, they are in for a surprise. They can't afford to thrail behind by double figures during the halftime or not allow it at all.
If you do a team with all best players of Europe (all UE coountries) plays againts USA right now Europe will win it without any doubt, but NBA are not interested to play a game like this with their all stars.
Team usa is just getting worse. No defense played now a days. Watch a mid-90s game and the game now. Players would be sweating more after the first quarter then, than after a full game now.
Usa (talent) ve Germany(work discipline and game) if yu dont have a good solide game plan even if your players are much talented than opposite team. Yu are in trouble. Playing simple and playin unselfishly is a key element of european teams like germany in this case
now imagine if basketball in germany wasn´t a niche sport thats literally noone interested in, unlike the US where it is ?2nd most watched? + 4 times the population to choose the best of the best from, collegeteams etc. etc. , america is just the country that screams the most
The world isnt catching up, usa is just realizing theyre not that special. Imagine having a country thats at leat 10 times bigger and still sort of struggling.
During the last years europe is "producing" more and more superior players than comming from the us. Yes, they all gather in the NBA for the money, but in international competitions, the US is struggling with the competitors.
Don’t think it’s because a lack of effort. They are going up against more skilled opponents than previous years. Unlike the NBA they don’t have a ton of time to learn teams schemes and gel defensively. Those things just aren’t available in this type of style. The games are going be close because these other squads know how to run effective sets. If the teams were the same in a NBA setting, all the games would be blowouts. It’s tourney style so the games will be close.
The current US team may indeed have more talent than the Dream Team, but it's also facing tougher competition. Furthermore, Steve Kerr has not been an effective coach so far. I would put it on him, if the US doesn't win the Championship.
In comparison to this results of the german bb team the Soccer team of the US would need to have lost just by one goal in the world tournements against germany....
In the next couple Years i think the gap between Team USA and the Teams in Europe decreasing more and more, maybe US Atheletes ind Basketball have to adapt from european Athletes to increase the gap again.
Well the rest of the world catched up, and even maybe the USA will win gold in Paris, where is the next generation. Le Bron and Kevin Durant are not here forever to save the ass of the US-team.
Its kind of ridiculous to see nba players at the olympics. Most disciplines still are 100% amateurs who only can only commit to their sport outside their everyday job. And then there are nba players who make millions
We're struggling against Dennis Shroder, Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis, & Moritz Wagner after barely surviving against South Sudan. Team USA basketball is cooked in the 2028 Olympics 😭😭😭😭
@@donevankerby4275 Yes, KD hasn't even played a game before the Olympics begin. I will also watch the same thing when KD plays in the Olympics. It will probably look different. But I hope that another country will win gold. :D
Are you just a troll or a hysterical person? It's one or the other, I'm just wondering which you are. 3-wk old beats seasoned national teams in EXHIBITION TOURNEY. Get a freakin' grip.
The only shocking thing here is that the US tried to convince the whole world that last time was a fluke and only because they didn't have Bron and Curry then. Now they have a team full of juggernauts unlike ANY european Player but still almost lose. Why? Well. European basketball has no players on the level of the best like LeBron and Curry, BUT: European basketball has better fundamentals and we, generally speaking, play smarter than you do. This should be a warning to the NBA. Bacause as soon as we can have our hands on a player who is as physically gifted as your aces...you wont stand a chance. No Trashtalk, just facts.
NBA 1 on 1 vs. international team basketball. If America ever plays team concept especially on the defensive end they are unbeatable,.Resting on defense and hoping to "out athlete" the competition is a recipe for disaster.
Looks like James might have traveled on that last shot. You can see both feet on the floor then he picked up his left foot, set it back down then stepped with his right before taking the shot. A little nit picky I know, plus the pros get away with steps all the time.. Impressive non the less.
The US players are still the best in the world and will be for years to come. From time to time others are catching up bit. Playing as a team is important. Nevertheless I would be happy to see Deutschland win a medal.
Durant, James, and Curry are still too good, but they will Retire soon. Afterwards the Level will be even more even. But nevertheless i would Love to See a European Dream Team compete vs the us. Jokic, Giannis, Franz Wagner, Bogdanovicc, Doncic. Also the bench would be formidable.
The world is not only catching up in Basketball, in fact they are starting to overtake. "The Avengers" may be old, tired and plagued with injuries to win the Gold. The US should now overhaul their Basketball Olympic program and strategies to maintain Olympic Gold Medal domination. A big chance they may be embarassed this Olympics without winning any medal should they play The same kind of games they displayed in the exhibition matches. All teams will adjusts to their best performance during the formal Olympic games.
Playing basketball is really fun, but watching it is kind of boring. I don't think there's anything spectacular about it. Maybe a nice dunk or a long 3-pointer, but yeah... it's always the same. But maybe I just don't understand enough about the sport.😅
Most are missing the point... Something's really awfully wrong with our NBA Superstars in this past generation. Their mindset is just a paradox. Did we see from The Orig. Dream Team any attitude or celebratory gestures after each shot? Big prob of the now is that every freakin' big shot or dunk (which were just routinely done by the MJ-led Barcelona Team) these players braggingly acts AZ IF they just did the killing moves! Ahh... They're either actually trailing or just barely winning!?What's wrong with these NBA stars!?! So much work has to be done and YET, They're already flashing as if they already won? Yo, u just almost LOST guys to teams that's unproportion to the powers ur supposed to have, who ur suppose to be burying like in their graves for crying out loud! The ONLY player I noted that have the true champs' spirit is Kawhi (when healthy to play). No fanfare; no flexing; no airplane; no too small gestures. Just the acts of a WIN when u look at the scoreboard. For these USA Team players here just barely winning means 2 things only: 1. Has the world really caught up on us that close now? OR 2. This USA Team is powered by mostly strength on paper only/ superiority complex with no action backing it up/ diva attitude they were used to on homeground being carried over to foreign soil/ no cohesion relying more on isolation plays/ prefering embarrassing close games vs. unquestionable dominance !? Y'all be the judge on that. Hard to look when the ACTUAL games commence. Me? It's a big letdown so far. I'll put it this way, I WON'T be surprised if this Team loses a game or even NOT capture the gold. I just WON'T. Even now they're clebrating games that were barely won and were ALMOST lost. Pretty DARN sad.
To be fair Germany is the world champion. It wouldn't be weird to lose to them and obviously they could have won yesterday. I agree with everything you said though
@user-mp2fb9ku5o Thanks for ur take. You gave the fact about Germany. The problem is that the US team thinks they're the World Champs, so let's see when the Real Battle begins...
@litolacson6373 Stupid mentality. No team concept. They'll be in for a surprise with the other country's cohesive team play. Iso & hero balls will fatigue-fade out FAST! Hehe... They just keep this up and the world will be laughing Big Time! ...and I'll laugh with them if it happens, coz these divas were pampered far too much.
Other Teams may have 0-5 nba players in their roster. If they are lucky enough, they’ll have an all star or maybe 2 Team USA are all, All Stars. You’re telling me that a team of all stars is the same as regular countries league players. They should be killing it.
With Lebron as the so-called "leader" of this team, I have no doubt they will find a way to choke. Sorry to say this, but because of LeBron, I'm rooting against the USA in this Olympics. He is absolutely disgusting.
I’m not a LeBron fan but I have to give the man his props. He saved their ass again. He dominated the Germans in crunch time. The US squad gives way too many open 3’s. These other national teams can shoot. This isn’t the All Star game. They better do something about their defense pretty damn quick or they’re going down .
Why would it shock anyone? Germany is the World Champion.
nahh never forget they lost the 3 world wars they initiated because of Nazism culture
yeah but Usa NBA basketball something something best country something something huge star players something something
🤔🙄
Its definitly Something Something
World Champion of what? Oh, wait ....
finally someone that is actually neutral. I just hated the brainwashed idiots screaming "lebron DESTROYED germany", despite the fact that Lebron (as US top scorer) only had 2 points more than the german top scorer, plus the fact that the game ended with only a 4 point difference. Calling that "destroying" is just stupid. Of course the US will be a top contender for the title, no doubt about that. I just hate the absolute hubris some American RUclipsrs have.
And Germans don't even watch basketball 😂
@@xerlon8111 Not true (well it is but still) i know a lot of people who watch basketball, me included, but its european basketball, we dont watch NBA and never met one who does because we like teamgames (idk why) and NBA is more 1vs1 instad of team vs team
@@Etherion195 During the Olympics the French n German despite their loss looked absolutely "star quality". It was so fascinating to watch them. Saying that the US destroyed them is laughable. When you destroy a Team you alienate them completely by a huge huge margin. In the Military your Army does not say we alienated the Enemy. We killed 4. The absurdity of these people just makes me wonder that it is because it's American team that any country defeated by the US team is not mere defeat by 4 points BY ALIENATION.
Well, as a German, I am absolutely proud of how our team played against these „superstars“. Yes we lost the game, but they played as a team and with all their hearts. If I would be an American, I wouldn’t act (like the US players) as if I had won the gold medal after such a close game… USA send their best 😂 to show the world who is the big dog… but it seams like there is no real gap at all between USA and the rest of the world… didn’t you come to show us who is the boss?
You should be proud! Your team looked great the whole game!
I mean you still lost !! A loss is a loss!
A loss is a loss! Yet the world perceived the works of German Team against your perceived invincible super team as a win!
Wdym, you lost. Team USA was the best and is the best. Until they actually lose, no one can refute that. Doesn't matter if you win by 1 point or 50. Also the real games have actually not started yet and there was a difference in effort. Team Germany played as if it was the Olympic Finals while Team USA played as if it was an exhibition. Occasionally pulling up a small lead and switching out players to rest, just building some synergy together. Atm, Team USA looks like they undeniably are on another level.
The only time a loss is considered a win, is if one team is thoroughly outclassed, yet put up a heroic effort. Which they did. Gj, you didn't look incompetent.
@Gofex1337 yeah so winning by 50 or 1 is a huge difference. You obviously don't know the sport lol. Troll more
Germany is the reigning World Cup champion. USA is catching up to Germany.
Crickets chirping......
Interesting. I saw the World Cup champs get beat by a three week-old US team. It must have been my imagination, but it made me take that World Cup thing a little less seriously.
LMAO
@@peewee1308What is there to laugh about? Billions and Billions are invested in basketball in the USA. Outside the USA, basketball is just a niche sport. The Americans should really win all games by 50 points. The USA are actually not that good at basketball. They are five-time world champions, but Yugoslavia has also won the basketball world championship five times. Fun fact... Yugoslavia has not existed for more than 25 years and yet they have won the world championship just as often as the USA, although logically Yugoslavia has competed in six fewer world championships than the USA.
Germany didn't even place 😭
Team USA has won. Germany has lost. Period. There is no discussion about that. But how Germany lost, that's the point. Only 4 points behind. That makes a huge difference psychologically for both teams. USA: “That was close! We have to be careful or they'll beat us”. Germany: “That was close! We lost, but now we know we can beat them”. Anyone who says “the point difference in a win doesn't make any difference” has never played basketball or simply doesn't want to admit that this game proved that Team USA is far from being unbeatable.
Germany IS worlchampion even with LeBron and Curry and KD IT was Close and WE can Beat Team usa
anything is possible but I don't think we gonna beat the muricans. We play with more heart but lack the experience and know how at the highest level especially from Curry and the chosen beard one
I don‘t know much about basketball, but isn‘t 4 Point just like one or two scores away from catching up?
That‘s hella close.
These close wins by Team USA are a sure sign that being Golden, and even making podium aren't going to be a cakewalk in Paris.
Americans don‘t realise it ain‘t 1992 anymore
Germany had a fair chance of winning that game. Gj guys
Most impressing part is in Germany nobody is even gives a shtt about basketball lol
When I saw this game I was like „wtf this is the american legendary basketball nation against us?“ 😂
Thats true😅
America has lost its outstanding position that it had in former times. Makes basketball more interesting because there are many good teams out there. Love it.
as a German:
Serbia and Germany give the top dogs a run for their money huh
americans and their "world champions"... but as soon as they compete against some other nation they lose in pretty much anything
Germany are all great player also. Salute to this team.
They were good.
Yeah and those players on the other team weren't too bad either. Good thing Germany won!
Our Team is great🇩🇪
I suppose traveling is now okay. Lebron took multiple steps on his last shot,
Erm actually 🤓, his left foot never left the ground so he technically only made one step
0:12 "Japan"
I have to be honest, I laughed out loud 😂
Just look at who won the NBA championship this year, the Celtics. Lackluster 3 point shooting, some defense, some fast break, hardly any low post. They beat teams full of injuries to get there.
The NBA isn't that good these days.
The only way USA will win any game is if the referees allow them to continue to violate the RULES of the game as happens in every NBA GAME.
yep, traveling every damn minute but well they play by nba rules so whatever
the rest of the world is playing physical basketball the way its supposed to be played and we (USA) have gotten away from that and it is showing in these games.
good comment.
Yes, I agree!
Celebrating shots and moves in the 1st half, smiling and laughing during timeouts, flexing when making a shot over a player 7 inches shorter than you after backing him down from above the freethrow line and no one touching you. What kind of clown show is this? No killer instinct, no pride, just going for the likes and instagram fame.
Well said. Unfortunaterly among Americans you are probably a minority and most of you will support the clown show until the bitter end
They lost to Nigeria that would have wiped the smiles off lebron and Steph curry’s face
USA plays as a group of individuals. The rest of the world plays as teams. NBA needs to wake up before they are embarrassed again.
the USA has some real competition this year
Amazing that lebron can still carry a team like this at 40. But also embarrassing that he has to. Guys like curry, Tatum should low key be ashamed.
Germany is a Team .. leaving NBA players like Hartenstein and Maxi Kleber at home , because they didn't commit to Eurobasket "3 years ago"
Yes , the US still can win it without being a real Team. In a few years this won't be possible.
Why not?
Agree that the world is catching up. But at the same time, Team USA is slipping down.
Both teams where equal strong.
It's amazing to watch all these professionals in a bunch!
Worlds best players! Fantastic! Never mind the result. It was extraterrestrial sports!
Looks like James traveled on that last shot in the paint 🤔
Next time blow your whistle from your keyboard
@@FillyouupSplashhe's the most famous travel influencer.
@@FillyouupSplashRainbow American femboy is salty
He does it all the time.
loyalty and love for their country is rich in Germany
lol didn’t Nigeria beat team USA! USA social media are trying to cover it up because the D riding for Lebron got squashed when Nigeria beat the greatest team ever assembled..
The problem is to many leading scorers on this team. Plus a few are a bit older than other Olympic teams.
i see so much travelling
Next time blow your whistle from your keyboard
@@FillyouupSplash *whistle*
US have to adjust to fiba/olympic rules while other countries are close to fiba rules. ref aint gonna fall for that weak ah flops.
as a german: Im Proud!
im not into basketball but this was interesting. well explained!
If team USA play lackadaisically like there is a game 5 or 7 with every opponent, they are in for a surprise. They can't afford to thrail behind by double figures during the halftime or not allow it at all.
They are bored. These games don't count. Big deal.
@@markanderson7833 if you see a game that way you shouldnt play.
@@captainbube1217, again, NBA players aren't motivated until something is on the line. Plain and simple.
NBA overdose. It’s about time to see amateur players play in the Olympics again like in the 70s.😮
If you do a team with all best players of Europe (all UE coountries) plays againts USA right now Europe will win it without any doubt, but NBA are not interested to play a game like this with their all stars.
Excellent work.
Steph Curry reminds me of Caitlin Clark.😁😉
No it's the other way around, she's like HIM...
@@dadareed55 Which is why I added the smile and wink at the end.
you mean the other way around. 🙃
She will never be as good as Steph
@@taraishot100The female version.
Team usa is just getting worse. No defense played now a days. Watch a mid-90s game and the game now. Players would be sweating more after the first quarter then, than after a full game now.
Yeah a team with old Lebron, Curry and Embdii is equal 0 defense, Jrue Holiday really work his ass off in defense.
Will never be another Dream team
great video but criminal not to include schröders block curry, one of the key moments in the game imo
OK lesson learn you can’t go around screaming you the best if you don’t play outside of the United States
impressive performance from the USA that they can even beat the world champions.
May the best team win in the Olympic. It will be more exciting to see other country to win the gold. Just saying
If team USA wins gold, i’m pretty sure it’ll be the last gold.
The US team needs a Magic Johnson or a Draymond Green or a John Stockton. Superstars always think they can hero-ball.
People acting like germany isnt the world cup champion.
Like what the Mamba (Kobe B) said beware cause cause the basketball world is catching up....
Germany didn't even place 😭
Usa (talent) ve Germany(work discipline and game) if yu dont have a good solide game plan even if your players are much talented than opposite team. Yu are in trouble. Playing simple and playin unselfishly is a key element of european teams like germany in this case
now imagine if basketball in germany wasn´t a niche sport thats literally noone interested in, unlike the US where it is ?2nd most watched? + 4 times the population to choose the best of the best from, collegeteams etc. etc. , america is just the country that screams the most
The world isnt catching up, usa is just realizing theyre not that special. Imagine having a country thats at leat 10 times bigger and still sort of struggling.
During the last years europe is "producing" more and more superior players than comming from the us. Yes, they all gather in the NBA for the money, but in international competitions, the US is struggling with the competitors.
Team USA is not going to get gold. They don’t play defense for one thing
Agreed. These so-called best American players are the best in offensive stat, not defensive skill
@@qidongxu7339
Really?? So who gonna beat them? Who has the defensive talent to stop them and the offensive prowess to outscore them?
Don’t think it’s because a lack of effort. They are going up against more skilled opponents than previous years.
Unlike the NBA they don’t have a ton of time to learn teams schemes and gel defensively. Those things just aren’t available in this type of style. The games are going be close because these other squads know how to run effective sets. If the teams were the same in a NBA setting, all the games would be blowouts.
It’s tourney style so the games will be close.
If anyone, probably Spain or Serbia. This US team just narrowly squeaked by South Sudan, for crying out loud.
The NBA is not known for playing defense.
GERMANY IS WORLD CHAMPION OF BASKETBALL
That‘s why you can‘t call yourselves „World Champions“ after winning the NBA☝️
The current US team may indeed have more talent than the Dream Team, but it's also facing tougher competition. Furthermore, Steve Kerr has not been an effective coach so far. I would put it on him, if the US doesn't win the Championship.
Your kidding right you aren't really that stupid
In comparison to this results of the german bb team the Soccer team of the US would need to have lost just by one goal in the world tournements against germany....
No one gives a fuck about Basketball, so no one is shocked.
Defense baby.
Playing that Hero ball 😅
In the next couple Years i think the gap between Team USA and the Teams in Europe decreasing more and more, maybe US Atheletes ind Basketball have to adapt from european Athletes to increase the gap again.
No, they are trying out their combinations, giving everyone some playing time.
Well the rest of the world catched up, and even maybe the USA will win gold in Paris, where is the next generation. Le Bron and Kevin Durant are not here forever to save the ass of the US-team.
88 points for Germany, damn, what a coinsidence
Its kind of ridiculous to see nba players at the olympics. Most disciplines still are 100% amateurs who only can only commit to their sport outside their everyday job. And then there are nba players who make millions
Lmao what?
We're struggling against Dennis Shroder, Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis, & Moritz Wagner after barely surviving against South Sudan.
Team USA basketball is cooked in the 2028 Olympics 😭😭😭😭
LeBron and Steph will be retired, hopefully Some new faces are able to pick up where they left off
We aren’t even in Olympic Games yet. Plus KD isn’t even playing. Watch the difference in play from now on.
@@donevankerby4275 Yes, KD hasn't even played a game before the Olympics begin. I will also watch the same thing when KD plays in the Olympics. It will probably look different. But I hope that another country will win gold. :D
They won
Are you just a troll or a hysterical person? It's one or the other, I'm just wondering which you are. 3-wk old beats seasoned national teams in EXHIBITION TOURNEY. Get a freakin' grip.
The only shocking thing here is that the US tried to convince the whole world that last time was a fluke and only because they didn't have Bron and Curry then. Now they have a team full of juggernauts unlike ANY european Player but still almost lose. Why? Well. European basketball has no players on the level of the best like LeBron and Curry, BUT: European basketball has better fundamentals and we, generally speaking, play smarter than you do. This should be a warning to the NBA. Bacause as soon as we can have our hands on a player who is as physically gifted as your aces...you wont stand a chance. No Trashtalk, just facts.
NBA 1 on 1 vs. international team basketball. If America ever plays team concept especially on the defensive end they are unbeatable,.Resting on defense and hoping to "out athlete" the competition is a recipe for disaster.
Looks like James might have traveled on that last shot. You can see both feet on the floor then he picked up his left foot, set it back down then stepped with his right before taking the shot. A little nit picky I know, plus the pros get away with steps all the time.. Impressive non the less.
The dream team redux? LOL close
In any case, you can't compare the US Americans with the dream team of Barcelona 1992. They are worlds apart
or the world just catched up
I feel like not more than 10 people are watching that sport in germany 😂😂😂
Football ⚽️ is better ... but way more corrupt
What is that tune at around 2:35 called?
But the other teams also have NBA players. Also this US team has alot of older players or players that dont always perform well.
Bro y’all cried when we won the world championship „we gonna send our superstars and destroy everyone“….. now crying because your stars are old?
The US players are still the best in the world and will be for years to come. From time to time others are catching up bit. Playing as a team is important. Nevertheless I would be happy to see Deutschland win a medal.
Is not fair fiba let the yanks use professionals over 23 years and not in Soccer
4:24 thats not Daniel Theis who scorred
Durant, James, and Curry are still too good, but they will Retire soon. Afterwards the Level will be even more even.
But nevertheless i would Love to See a European Dream Team compete vs the us. Jokic, Giannis, Franz Wagner, Bogdanovicc, Doncic. Also the bench would be formidable.
Imagine how the US gets fucked up if they would let play other Country´s at the superball :D :D :D :D
there is way too much nationalism in sports
Nope the US is falling down to the international players less work less talent USA has destroyed the American game!!!
I did not understand a single word. x) But as Football-Fan (imperial: Soccer), I understand the passion towards a specific type of sports. ^^
Every 4 years it's the same story
Dude cant even pronounce simple names like Schröder
The world is not only catching up in Basketball, in fact they are starting to overtake. "The Avengers" may be old, tired and plagued with injuries to win the Gold. The US should now overhaul their Basketball Olympic program and strategies to maintain Olympic Gold Medal domination. A big chance they may be embarassed this Olympics without winning any medal should they play The same kind of games they displayed in the exhibition matches. All teams will adjusts to their best performance during the formal Olympic games.
Schocked? man this is some clickbait
is that man, griner on the US team? does germany know he's a man?
Playing basketball is really fun, but watching it is kind of boring. I don't think there's anything spectacular about it. Maybe a nice dunk or a long 3-pointer, but yeah... it's always the same. But maybe I just don't understand enough about the sport.😅
Most are missing the point...
Something's really awfully wrong with our NBA Superstars in this past generation.
Their mindset is just a paradox.
Did we see from The Orig. Dream Team any attitude or celebratory gestures after each shot?
Big prob of the now is that every freakin' big shot or dunk (which were just routinely done by the MJ-led Barcelona Team) these players braggingly acts AZ IF they just did the killing moves!
Ahh... They're either actually trailing or just barely winning!?What's wrong with these NBA stars!?!
So much work has to be done and YET, They're already flashing as if they already won?
Yo, u just almost LOST guys to teams that's unproportion to the powers ur supposed to have, who ur suppose to be burying like in their graves for crying out loud!
The ONLY player I noted that have the true champs' spirit is Kawhi (when healthy to play). No fanfare; no flexing; no airplane; no too small gestures.
Just the acts of a WIN when u look at the scoreboard.
For these USA Team players here just barely winning means 2 things only:
1. Has the world really caught up on us that close now?
OR
2. This USA Team is powered by mostly strength on paper only/ superiority complex with no action backing it up/ diva attitude they were used to on homeground being carried over to foreign soil/ no cohesion relying more on isolation plays/ prefering embarrassing close games vs. unquestionable dominance !?
Y'all be the judge on that.
Hard to look when the ACTUAL games commence.
Me? It's a big letdown so far.
I'll put it this way, I WON'T be surprised if this Team loses a game or even NOT capture the gold.
I just WON'T.
Even now they're clebrating games that were barely won and were ALMOST lost.
Pretty DARN sad.
To be fair Germany is the world champion. It wouldn't be weird to lose to them and obviously they could have won yesterday. I agree with everything you said though
@user-mp2fb9ku5o
Thanks for ur take.
You gave the fact about Germany.
The problem is that the US team thinks they're the World Champs, so let's see when the Real Battle begins...
Because they are mostly concern about how much points they can score. Aggressive defense wins games and not offense.
@litolacson6373
Stupid mentality.
No team concept.
They'll be in for a surprise with the other country's cohesive team play.
Iso & hero balls will fatigue-fade out FAST!
Hehe...
They just keep this up and the world will be laughing Big Time!
...and I'll laugh with them if it happens, coz these divas were pampered far too much.
Le Bron awesome bro
He was good for two games that came down to last possessions.
Relax Cheerleader
Other Teams may have 0-5 nba players in their roster. If they are lucky enough, they’ll have an all star or maybe 2
Team USA are all, All Stars.
You’re telling me that a team of all stars is the same as regular countries league players.
They should be killing it.
With Lebron as the so-called "leader" of this team, I have no doubt they will find a way to choke. Sorry to say this, but because of LeBron, I'm rooting against the USA in this Olympics. He is absolutely disgusting.
Only if team usa know how to play defense like dream team
I’m not a LeBron fan but I have to give the man his props. He saved their ass again. He dominated the Germans in crunch time.
The US squad gives way too many open 3’s. These other national teams can shoot. This isn’t the All Star game.
They better do something about their defense pretty damn quick or they’re going down .
Come on bron pass the ball dude,curry open
I can tell you’d don’t watch the game
Too many prima donnas on the US team.
Of course yes
They got lebron that’s already a guarantee they aren’t gonna get the gold
Whew 😥