I'm from Europe(Switzerland) and always loved to hate on LeBron as much as the next guy, but this was an incredible performance. I've always been a fan of Team USA and started watching the NBA and playing basketball after seeing the Dream Team in '92 (also my country is ranked at 63 and never qualifies anyways). Anybody who watches basketball over here only watches the NBA, so I'am as surprised as most people at the quality of these other national teams. The way international competition has caught up, this is going to be an exciting tournament.
Ich bin Deutscher und mag Amerika mein Vater hat unter Amerikaner gearbeitet die in Deutschland gelebt haben bis heute ist er mit Brian Rosettenheim befreundet
@@robdon8994 I wouldn't mind them looking into it, I mean most teams aren't running traditional centers anyway so it's not like the rule change would impact that much
This game is unbelievable. Highest level of basketball possible between these two teams. Germany is polished and precise on offense making the CORRECT play virtually every bucket. USA has talent unseen anywhere in the world which makes them unguardable. Fun asf to watch
Germany had an identical roster since the Eurobasket. Chemistry is their bread and butter, while the USA is lacking in that department, but the talent is overwhelming.
@@DGismeraESP yes you are right, considering shooting yes. But playmaking wise, defense is always better than in the NBA. I am not writing only about this game, but in general. Schroder for GER > NBA Schroeder.
Schröder is there for the assists. Franz for the points. Obst for the threes, Theis for the rebounds and Mo for the vibe. Schröder will be the second German ever after Dirk who is allowed to bear the german flag at the opening ceremony as a German sportsmen who never participated at the olympics before. He is a hero in Germany.
TAKE OVER? Idiocracy confirmed. EXCUSES. He didn’t DOMINATE. They barely won a game that doesn’t even count! Twice in a row! Stop the cap! 🧢 LOWERED STANDARDS. Only losers celebrate last second wins when favored by much more! Being led by LeBALCO 💊💉 isn’t the flex his fan girls think it is. Curry and Durant will need to take over to win Olympic gold.
Usa was playing physical as hell and Germany wasn't getting any call. The game was much closer for usa than it should. Germany played much better on this one.
Jrue Holiday isn't the biggest name on the roster, but that man just plays winning basketball. Everything he does is the right play more often than not
LeAmerica stepped up and showed out. International ball needs this. Even more respect for the defending World Champions, Germany. *We got a preview of the Olympic Final* in my opinion.
@@Soy_Sauce_ProductionsGermany will beat canada if that matchup happens. Canada isn’t a threat to the US at all they are all nba players they have played against them for years. Germany got some euro hoopers that aren’t known to the US players which is an advantage that Germany got over Canada.
@@BucketsCulture yeah, they missed too many open looks in the 4th, otherwise they win this game tonight. But they are a finished product and team USA will loose to them if they meet again in the finals.
I used to be one of the people saying "why are nba players so nice to each other now a days". But seeing them celebrating together especially lebron with anthony edwards is amazing
As a German I am very proud of what has risen basketball-wise in our national team. We actually are a decent opponent for the states. I can't keep wondering what this team would be like, if Dirk would be younger and still playing 😀
@@vamoneygroupyou cannot the real result with this exhibition game. The fact is USA was almost beaten by South Sudan but when they played in Olympics the Sudanese look like juniors
As a German, I have to say that was a beautiful game by both teams. I am proud of how the German team has developed, and I think we will see an exciting Olympic tournament
Germany's teamplay absolutely stands out compared to the others; this really was a clash of styles. Not saying that Germany aren't good individually, they obviously are.
Bro watching Lebron take over that last section of the game was magical. Like man pulled a prime “I’m not fucking losing” and showed out on offense and defense.
The 82 games series takes a lot of excitement out of it and makes player conserve themselves. The way every single game will count in this tournament, makes it much more entertaining.
Why is nobody talking about how well Germany played! They almost won against an All Star team. They really have a chance of winning a medal. Obst and Schröder played brilliantly!
as a german I'm very proud of this performance - to be honest I didn't expect them to be this good, its crazy how good this team has become and i hope we gonna have some more talents like them in the future
with other national teams as well with German, there seems to be much stronger moral, togetherness, etc. For team LeBron they do not have any spark. They have nothing to win, only to lose. USA may not get medal this year.
@@Woodylane we got a few NBA players but they are by far not superstar caliber players like this All Star USA team packed with hall of fame players - most of our players would be role or bench players in the NBA, are you even serious?
agreed. Plus its more tactical (most of the time). We dont have these ball hogging teams that rely on one player (Knicks & Brunson, Dallas & Doncic, OKC & SGA).
What brought a tear to my eyes is seeing the brotherhood affect, from the bench.. Bam, KD, Holiday, AD, Haliburton all went to check on LeBron when he was on the ground after getting that powerful rebound was just nothing short of wholesome... 🙏
@@cryptodaddie2087 People should realize he played against those Pistons and Spurs teams of the early 00s, some of the best defensive teams ever. He's proven he can play against physical and tough defensive teams.
@@Brickwilliamsnotice how you brought up rings and career when we talking about Olympic basketball. He lives rent free in your head and not a day passes where you dont think of him
The fact that Germany did this well against a team with the best shooter of all time and the second best player of all time in a showcase speaks volumes about their game
Of course we already knew this, but Team Germany is NO JOKE. Their ball handling is superb, and I swear Dennis Schroder is a different player in FIBA/Olympic play.
These 5 games have shown that the basketball section of the Olympics is going to be must watch tv. Good competitive games, no 25+ point blowouts. This is what the best in the world from all countries should be showing. Go USA, some great playmaking by Schroeder though, shows what he can do when dialed in at the guard spot.
@@Gofroze so do it after the season, a way for everyone to end the season regardless of championship standing. Keep the skills challenges in the middle where they are.
@@gindotes491No because zone and help defense exist now which lead to trap between multiple players at once under the basket, why would you want to risk injury on a celebrity scrimmage game? Olympics is them playing for their nation, whole different motive.
Mannn these international teams are damn good! Their shooting, passing, and defense is pretty high level. The Olympics are going to some good basketball!
That’s what happens when you have the same players on the national team for 5+ years playing together. Just like international soccer. USA makes a team randomly every summer and it shows.
alot of ppl talking about how the dearm team beat there opponents by 40 points but there competition was NOT NOWHERE near as good as the world teams are now
It really must be appreciated how Lebron has stepped up at 39 on the international stage when the international competition is the toughest it has ever been.
What happened to the days of USA destroying everyone while playing like the Harlem Globetrotters? I don’t really follow basketball but all my childhood the USA was dominant.
LeBron in 2024 reminds me of Kobe in 2008. He's happy to let everyone else play until it gets tight and then he reminds everyone else that he's still the alpha. Fun to watch.
Man Dennis is just phenomenal while in his nation’s uniform. Man turns into Mj. Good competition among these greats, so much fun to watch. Great basketball
What a game. What Lebron does at nearly 40 years is outrageous. Cheers for Germany they played really well. That Obst guy (number 42) is insane, no idea why he's not at the NBA
Bam, KD, Holiday, AD, and Haliburton.. all coming to check on Lebron when falling to the ground after getting that rebound was very wholesome... now that's a brotherhood ✊️...
USA have the talents but Germany plays like a team. Steve kerr should polish their plays especially in the 4th. They usually do isos in the 4th specifically when the game is close. You can see it in their games against Germany and Sudan
Obst is literally so underrated. He already showed at the World Cup what a good shooter he is for 3 points. In general what a game. Finally we have a real competitor for the US Dream Team.
Indeed, and the jealous Serbians mfr are jealous that they can't won against USA team, even more to an Australian team. Serbians lost by double digits againsy stronger teams.
Dennis Schroeder 2023, “he led the German national team to their first World Cup title at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup while being named the FIBA World Cup MVP. Dennis Schroeder” Nothing less was expected.. Ball for ball, moves for moves
FIBA Schröder is a joy to watch. I wouldn't be surprised if NBA teams are already scouting for the 2025 draft with all the great performances by international players.
Man Germany came to play! Much respect. USA wasn't ready for Sudan but they were definitely ready for Germany and still almost lost. International game is amazing today!
@@HtlalphaLuka and Slovenia didn't even qualify for the Olympics. Not even a threat on the world stage. And Greece is overrated. You guys think just because Giannis is on the team Greece is a top 3 team now. Delusional.
Dude that opening reverse dunk by lebron gave me goosebumps. They’re not even in the US anymore, they’re in the UK and the crowd already went crazy when he got the ball on a fast break. I can only imagine the intimidation I would experience as another player
How is it unreal, eat good, medicate properly (steroids), and workout, not that hard to understand....... it's God given talent, so it's nothing unusual about it, your athleticism doesn't disappear at age 40 lol
@@JaybMinistros-cn2sx Paul pierce and KG basically said that LEBUm is on the "gear "...but his fanboys don't hv the common sense to see that people don't get better as they age.. you clowns really think kobe and Mj didn't take care of themselves and didn't have God given talent too? Gtfo
Booker stays relatively quiet for most of the games, just plays his role. Came up with great defense there and then the off balance floater for the AND 1. Great young talent.
Fr I was watching his defense on the Serbian guard 22 and he was a menace, him jrue, white, and adebayo complete this team imo. Hali too with the limited minutes he’s getting
@@kennethverana5885 Irrelevant - they are from Germany and some play in the NBA - they are not FROM the NBA. Slice it and dice it as you will in the American Quest to never feel inadequate despite facts . . . Germany is still World Champion. Let's see who wins the Olympic Gold Medal - if it's the USA then very well done. Still not World Champions.
NOW GERMANY IS GREAT TOO?! 3 days ago, USA and Americans mentioned winning by large margins over South Sudan and Germany! EXCUSES. He didn’t DOMINATE. They barely won a game that doesn’t even count! Twice in a row! Stop the cap! 🧢 LOWERED STANDARDS. Only losers celebrate last second wins when favored by much more! Being led by LeBALCO 💊💉 isn’t the flex his fan girls think it is. Curry and Durant will need to take over to win Olympic gold.
NOW GERMANY IS GREAT TOO?! 3 days ago, USA and Americans mentioned winning by large margins over South Sudan and Germany! EXCUSES. He didn’t DOMINATE. They barely won a game that doesn’t even count! Twice in a row! Stop the cap! 🧢 LOWERED STANDARDS. Only losers celebrate last second wins when favored by much more! Being led by LeBALCO 💊💉 isn’t the flex his fan girls think it is. Curry and Durant will need to take over to win Olympic gold.
We don't run as many plays besides isos and pic and rolls.. they move the ball and expose defensive laziness as a whole...we tense to seek out weak defenders and exploit that, in comparison. It's good to have role player like guys that can just fit in
This is what a showcase game must be, a contested game, and I think it should be like this. Not a blowout game. People want to see intense and competitive game. And also it shows new talent from different country. New Era. Props to South Sudan.
Germany is so good now because of the legacy of DN41. Basketball is a niche in Germany but became more popular when Dirk joined the NBA. It is amazing that Germany won against the US in the world cup and are not making it easy for this crazy all-start team
I don't want to be biased, but Germany is so good due to current Serbian coach, Svetislav Pešić and also, to be honest, German intelligence and discipline. He founded the German system in the 90' and gave a blueprint how basketball should be organized throughout the whole country. Germans followed the blueprint as Germans would do and this is the result. If my country, Serbia, would do the same, with the amount of raw talent for basketball we have, we would be unstoppable... 😢
I think despite me liking that World championship team a lot, with many young, fun players on it, having crazy offensive players on the team like Curry, a multitalent like LeBron or amazing defensive talent like AD, Bam and Jrue really helps. Not to mention a guy like Ant, that was on the wold championship team as well, that brings another level of two-way play and intensity. Just having him and LeBron firing up the team is a huge benefit, as a lot of these stars generally tend to fall into more NBA based habits and underperform a little bit otherwise.
@@ConfusedHangingGondola-zq9ry It’s almost as if USA has had black people in it as a nation ever since it’s foundation while Germany isn’t a black nation
@@WickedlyChillpeople don’t realize them international teams be playing together chemistry is better than USA we just have better overall talent so A close game is never inevitable
I think Germany is certainly one of the favorites. Their talent level is high and their organisation and tactical play is just excellent. Their whole team is based around solid shooting and sound defensive fundamentals, with a ton of good two-way players that can also make great decisions on the floor. The USA team might have the most talented squad, but they are still relying a little more on individual brilliance than the teamplay that other countries are using.
Schroder played like a legit point guard this game not as aggressive on offense as usual but passing perfectly to his teammates on their spots is perfect to learn before the Olympics. Germany is still a wildcard for a medal.
As a fan of Basketball in general, the NBA and as a german basketball ex-player and club manager this game was a joy to watch even if we did lose by 2 baskets.
Hammer Spiel! Die Shots in Q4 waren etwas zu schlecht und wir haben wohl kein Gegenmittel gegen eine klassische LeBron-Performance, aber Olympia wird richtig gut dieses Jahr!
Letztes Jahr haben wir auch in der Vorbereitung in Abu Dhabi nur knapp verloren. Das gab den Antrieb und den Glauben für den Sieg im Halbfinale. Was am Ende folgte --> 🥇
I can't be the only one that wishes the nba had fiba rules? Just feels like a more team oriented, pure style of ball. I love the goaltending rules, and no defensive 3 seconds. Something as simple as offensive rebounds have way more value.
I’d like a mix. While it can be ridiculous, I’d personally like both the offense and the defense to have all of the tools available to them instead of hindering one for the other
It might not possible because they had back to back games and it's stressful at the same time the fatigue that's why for me it's not possible imagine they pay much money and having injured it will cost you a lot career and money to its like having a job and taking care yourself to gain more money am I right ?
To the Black Bright Stars of South Sudan, we can't thank you enough for putting our country South Sudan on the world 🌎🌎. Thank you for brightening the face of African continent. Your narrow loss to the United States of America is a worthy pride not only to us South Sudanese but also to Africa as a whole.
Lebron said ill be damned if we lose to Dennis Schroder 🤣
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nah dead ass
😂😂😂
😭😭⛽️
The Olympics more entertaining than the finals🤣
Best 4 of 7 doesn’t lend itself to exciting!
You can't watch the NBA finals for free bro😂
and the Olympics has not even started
@@BarabbasTrump
Who in there right mind would pay to see an NBA finals!
Can we all just appreciate how good the competition has been these past few games
Welcome to Europe my friend, get your superstars to play at the world cup and we could have this way more often
I'm from Europe(Switzerland) and always loved to hate on LeBron as much as the next guy, but this was an incredible performance. I've always been a fan of Team USA and started watching the NBA and playing basketball after seeing the Dream Team in '92 (also my country is ranked at 63 and never qualifies anyways). Anybody who watches basketball over here only watches the NBA, so I'am as surprised as most people at the quality of these other national teams. The way international competition has caught up, this is going to be an exciting tournament.
Well duh. How many of those Germans are in the nba?😂 every team has some nba players
@@Hydepop19Properly a lot but they are not on the same level as USA superstars and this kind of fun because the USA does not have easy games
@@flowpath9797…sign Sudan! 🇸🇩. 🤔
THIS GERMAN SQUAD are world champions!..glad to have the WAgners in Orlando..GOOO MAGIC!!
now you have 3 Germans in squad with newer Tristan Da Silva 😅
@@mandibiedermann2246not reall German he was just naturalized
Wagners are true blooded Germans
Ich bin Deutscher und mag Amerika mein Vater hat unter Amerikaner gearbeitet die in Deutschland gelebt haben bis heute ist er mit Brian Rosettenheim befreundet
It's refreshing watching the world's best basketball players actually get to play basketball without a foul every 3 seconds
Well said!
NBA needs to be this physical. So much better to watch.
Speaking of three seconds, NBA need to take that out
@@robdon8994 I wouldn't mind them looking into it, I mean most teams aren't running traditional centers anyway so it's not like the rule change would impact that much
It's nice to see LeFlop and the rest of the NBA players start to whine and plead and stop because they know it won't help draw phantom foul calls.
that embiid block to Ant’s transitioning cross to dunk was beautiful 😭😭
They won't talk about that because it's Joel Embiid 😀
6:16 it begins
Watched it a couple of times..
... the Schröder block on Curry and the nolook alley oop by Schröder - that was way more impressive, mate! 🏀🤩
@@BajohAcademy same, beautiful sequence
No matter if you like the man or not. The fact that “LeMerica” is 40 and can still bully everyone is impressive.
to bully
So very apt ! U$A is definitely the World's bully !
Crazy
Imagine if Ja Morant could just get his act together. He’d be nasty on this roster.
😂😂😂
This game is unbelievable. Highest level of basketball possible between these two teams. Germany is polished and precise on offense making the CORRECT play virtually every bucket. USA has talent unseen anywhere in the world which makes them unguardable. Fun asf to watch
LeBron is a GOAT 🐐❤❤❤ I have also uploaded Top 10 NBA facts, do give feedback 😊 i am a new creator
Idiots the NBA players are soft and entitled LeBron traveled all over it wasn't even born in the United why shouldn't he be playing for Cam'ron
Fighting fire with fire - answering offense with even more offense 🔥
Germany had an identical roster since the Eurobasket. Chemistry is their bread and butter, while the USA is lacking in that department, but the talent is overwhelming.
Patty Mills and Dennis Schroeder playing for their nations are always HOF level.
Exactly. I always appreciate when I see players like Dennis elevate their game.
What? Dude shot 3-15 and cost Germany the game 💀
@@DGismeraESP yes you are right, considering shooting yes. But playmaking wise, defense is always better than in the NBA. I am not writing only about this game, but in general. Schroder for GER > NBA Schroeder.
Schröder is there for the assists. Franz for the points. Obst for the threes, Theis for the rebounds and Mo for the vibe. Schröder will be the second German ever after Dirk who is allowed to bear the german flag at the opening ceremony as a German sportsmen who never participated at the olympics before. He is a hero in Germany.
LEBRON THE OLD TESTAMENT
Crazy watching LeBron take over a game like this on the world stage at this stage of his career. I love this USA squad.
The nigga is 40 ong 40!
they're sorry af
TAKE OVER? Idiocracy confirmed. EXCUSES. He didn’t DOMINATE. They barely won a game that doesn’t even count! Twice in a row! Stop the cap! 🧢 LOWERED STANDARDS. Only losers celebrate last second wins when favored by much more! Being led by LeBALCO 💊💉 isn’t the flex his fan girls think it is. Curry and Durant will need to take over to win Olympic gold.
This USA squad is trash. They aren't winning gold.
Usa was playing physical as hell and Germany wasn't getting any call. The game was much closer for usa than it should. Germany played much better on this one.
“Lebron isn’t clutch”
Lebron the last two games : hold my hairline
You hate him for obviously no reason just look at his performance and your here hating that's sick😢
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@@GEORGECHIDOZIE-q8oyou clearly did not understand him
@@GEORGECHIDOZIE-q8ou slow?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm dying
Game was so close, glad team USA pulled it out at the end. That German team is fun to watch, impressive team.
Jrue Holiday isn't the biggest name on the roster, but that man just plays winning basketball. Everything he does is the right play more often than not
My Celtics secret weapon
@@joec9616 Not a secret 😂
@@KSSBG Tell that to the casuals picking kyrie over him for the team.
The way he found the open spot on the floor with the lefty was surgical
Incredible player
LeAmerica stepped up and showed out. International ball needs this. Even more respect for the defending World Champions, Germany. *We got a preview of the Olympic Final* in my opinion.
Nah its gonna be us vs Canada in the final but germany is definitely tough
@@Soy_Sauce_Productions You have a point! Can't look past Canada.
@@Soy_Sauce_Productionsgermany need to score their threes and then they're good
@@Soy_Sauce_ProductionsGermany will beat canada if that matchup happens. Canada isn’t a threat to the US at all they are all nba players they have played against them for years. Germany got some euro hoopers that aren’t known to the US players which is an advantage that Germany got over Canada.
@@BucketsCulture yeah, they missed too many open looks in the 4th, otherwise they win this game tonight. But they are a finished product and team USA will loose to them if they meet again in the finals.
I used to be one of the people saying "why are nba players so nice to each other now a days". But seeing them celebrating together especially lebron with anthony edwards is amazing
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@@User-hisyammudin he means that nowdays players don't hate each other like the 80's or 90's
lol they are buying likes wtf
The fact they like or respect each other is a problem only for the all star game...
@@Jxzmy2Yeah early NBA didn’t have the league brotherhood there is now, especially with the Players Association making top players work together.
As a German I am very proud of what has risen basketball-wise in our national team. We actually are a decent opponent for the states. I can't keep wondering what this team would be like, if Dirk would be younger and still playing 😀
USA wouldn't beat a team with Dirk unless we had Kevin Durant.
Jebać was wszystkich zbrodniarze wojenne
What about if MJ, Magic, drexler are also young?
@@vamoneygroupyou cannot the real result with this exhibition game. The fact is USA was almost beaten by South Sudan but when they played in Olympics the Sudanese look like juniors
As a German, I have to say that was a beautiful game by both teams. I am proud of how the German team has developed, and I think we will see an exciting Olympic tournament
Germany's teamplay absolutely stands out compared to the others; this really was a clash of styles. Not saying that Germany aren't good individually, they obviously are.
I don't know anything about German basketball. But I do know now they have a good team!
Yo germany has good talents yall
Great game by Germany. Made it a hell of a game
Alles Gute und viel Erfolg für Deutschland beim Turnier in wenigen Tagen. Grüße aus Österreich. Ihr habt ein tolles Team.
Bro watching Lebron take over that last section of the game was magical. Like man pulled a prime “I’m not fucking losing” and showed out on offense and defense.
I see no lies bruhh. HAHAHAHA
the goat 🐐 🐐 Lebron james
Oh I’ll guarantee you the LeBron haters will find some other reason to explain what happened.
lol facts 😂
@@michaeljohnston980 He's ready for his 2nd bronze.
LeBron refused to let Germany win just like Captain America would 😂
Comment of the century 🤣🤣🤣🤣💯
Legendary Comment
good one
Lebron deserves respect. He is putting the team on his shoulders again.
@@Jfresh2393idk bout comment of the century you on tip it was mid at best
These games are way more exciting than any NBA game I watched this season. The international stage has arrived.
Dennis the menace really be playing like prime Magic when it comes to the German National team it’s crazy
he could be that good in the NBA if he'd play with the same guys for like more than a couple of months
for real bruh. his highlights and hustle are insane. very underrated. hate that the lakers let him off
he plays like a 95 ovr when he is with his german friends
I said the same he be hoopin! lol
The 82 games series takes a lot of excitement out of it and makes player conserve themselves. The way every single game will count in this tournament, makes it much more entertaining.
Why is nobody talking about how well Germany played! They almost won against an All Star team. They really have a chance of winning a medal. Obst and Schröder played brilliantly!
don't forget voigtmann. he could play backup center in the NBA so well. would love if the lakers signed him. good hands and C's are so rare these days
THE SILENCE IS WHEN AMERICAN WERE IMPRESS WITH GERMANY USA NEEDS ALL NBA ARMY BECAUSE WITH ANOTHER TEAM THEY LOSE
bruh German were defending champion whaddayasay
@@JORGEGOMEZ-pd3me Your broken English isn't more impressive with caps lock on.
BEAUTIFUL STATED, GERMANY PLAYED GREAT AND ARE DEFINITELY A CONTENDER FOR GOLD. LeBron saved USA butt 😅
That Embiid block that led to the Edwards dunk was a dope sequence
Facts 6:15
That cross was exquisite.
That was iconic
@@MikeinAustinnigga momentum dribbled him
Almost had me in tears
This is the type of basketball that needs to come back to the NBA.
as a german I'm very proud of this performance - to be honest I didn't expect them to be this good, its crazy how good this team has become and i hope we gonna have some more talents like them in the future
with other national teams as well with German, there seems to be much stronger moral, togetherness, etc. For team LeBron they do not have any spark. They have nothing to win, only to lose. USA may not get medal this year.
Y’all have nba players on your team who played with or against them for years 😂
@@Woodylane we got a few NBA players but they are by far not superstar caliber players like this All Star USA team packed with hall of fame players - most of our players would be role or bench players in the NBA, are you even serious?
The wagner brothers is an unbelievable talent
@Jux925 cows might start flying this year too
FIBA rules basketball is just a better brand of basketball. Less nonsense touch fouls, more action, stronger defense allowed.
agreed. Plus its more tactical (most of the time). We dont have these ball hogging teams that rely on one player (Knicks & Brunson, Dallas & Doncic, OKC & SGA).
agreed
I wish the courts were NBA size. That's and some of the goal tending rule is what I have issue with
BARS!!!
Fiba court smaller too, make iso ball less effective
Idk why but watching Lebron play like this brought a tear to my eye.
We not gone get to see it much longer smh. It’s like watchin Kobe them last 2 years… like damn
@@RivitalizedFitnessaccept for he’s still playing at a high level. Kobe was not anymore
Definitely last time you'll see him in a team USA jersey
Joker🤣🤣🤣
What brought a tear to my eyes is seeing the brotherhood affect, from the bench.. Bam, KD, Holiday, AD, Haliburton all went to check on LeBron when he was on the ground after getting that powerful rebound was just nothing short of wholesome... 🙏
Dennis schroder is Steph curry on the international stage fr 😂
And Steph Curry playing like nba Dennis Shroder
@@jonathansamson597 nah man don't judge yet, let's wait and see the Olympics not friendly games.
@@Peace-gr2dxI mean so far they looking unstoppable
@@jonathansamson597 steph took that personally
This is the type of basketball I enjoy: physically demanding and intense, with no trivial soft fouls.
Need those refs for the NBA.
And look who showed out . Lebron. The one everyone claims he can’t play against physicality and hard defense
@@cryptodaddie2087 People should realize he played against those Pistons and Spurs teams of the early 00s, some of the best defensive teams ever. He's proven he can play against physical and tough defensive teams.
Andi Obst needs a roster spot in the NBA. His shooting from the bench would help a lot of teams.
Love to see him on the Cavs
LeBron Driving to the rim will forever be one of the most unstoppable moves. Still carrying at 40 years old too 🔥
Whole profile crazy😭
4 rings in 21 years all on stacked super teams not the goat😂😂😂😂
@@Brickwilliamsso what how about you???
the plumbers goat jordan will be zero rings in this era😂@@Brickwilliams
@@Brickwilliamsnotice how you brought up rings and career when we talking about Olympic basketball. He lives rent free in your head and not a day passes where you dont think of him
The fact that Germany did this well against a team with the best shooter of all time and the second best player of all time in a showcase speaks volumes about their game
Speaks more about how lazy the US players were on defense.
@@RenaldyCalixte That's on them lol
@@RenaldyCalixte Yeah, you can tell they weren't dialed in on defense
Germany is world champion! (for real, not like americans claiming it even if they are not)? Of course they are great...
there was their whole team trying to block like two guys
Of course we already knew this, but Team Germany is NO JOKE. Their ball handling is superb, and I swear Dennis Schroder is a different player in FIBA/Olympic play.
IDK man, Schroeder has always been great. Loved when he played for the Lakers. Brought a lot of value to the team.
@@WeekendUpdate7he was trash for la in 2023 playoffs he didn’t show up at all
You guys said Sudan was good and they lost now you claim Germany is good and they lost. GIVE THE U.S. THEIR PROPS
@@WeekendUpdate7 not sure what it is Dennis is very underrated.
Same for Patty Mills
Schroder developed into an elite point guard. It will not be a walk in the park for the USA in the Olympics for sure.
His team trusted him unlike in the nba.
USA will win. But Schröder was the best guard on the floor.
@@Splendidtrucker1235 3/15???
@@Splendidtrucker1235hell nah
Keep in mind they still missing KD. Close games now will not be very close later
That Edwards play and dunk was simply superb
These 5 games have shown that the basketball section of the Olympics is going to be must watch tv. Good competitive games, no 25+ point blowouts. This is what the best in the world from all countries should be showing. Go USA, some great playmaking by Schroeder though, shows what he can do when dialed in at the guard spot.
Hell ya well said no superstar calls!!!😂
LeBron really is Captain America man 😂
I’ll take LeCaptain America over mcu version anyday
GOAT
Captain Lemerica
Gay af.😂🤦♂️
LeChina
This is the level and quality of game we would expect when the NBA does their "All-Star" game.
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Nobody risking injury mid season. If they get injured now they still have time to be ready for the nba season
@@Gofroze so do it after the season, a way for everyone to end the season regardless of championship standing. Keep the skills challenges in the middle where they are.
They won't do that league become soft, One tumble it become injury
@@gindotes491No because zone and help defense exist now which lead to trap between multiple players at once under the basket, why would you want to risk injury on a celebrity scrimmage game? Olympics is them playing for their nation, whole different motive.
Mannn these international teams are damn good! Their shooting, passing, and defense is pretty high level. The Olympics are going to some good basketball!
That’s what happens when you have the same players on the national team for 5+ years playing together. Just like international soccer.
USA makes a team randomly every summer and it shows.
chemistry and a set system also enhances the play
fiba rules flows better than lame nba rules shoot the 3, post up and flop, embiids game
olympic basketball is back baby. NBA is boring. WNBA can suck my fking sack.... this is all thats left
It’s the nba players that’s on the international teams that’s making the real noise
alot of ppl talking about how the dearm team beat there opponents by 40 points but there competition was NOT NOWHERE near as good as the world teams are now
Nah, Schroeder is the truth on the world stage, tuff, such a leader, respect ✊🏼 💯
He’s turned into a beast😂
LeBron be like, where was this Schroder during LA moments?🤣
FACTS
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Wacchu mean. Shrodder showed up its just contract and tax issue they couldnt sign him.
@@rexlemuel1395they did sign him he declined it and thought he was gonna get more.
@@rexlemuel1395he declined like $80 mill from lakers and didn’t get a deal after that so he had to take WAY less money from a worse team 🤣
Edwards really came back with his big brothers 😂😂
Most underrated comment. Get the likes up ya'll. Lmao
Bro I said that in my head during the games 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Get Obst in a Lakers jersey asap!!!! Lol
his last name means "fruit!"
@@aaronford3749isn’t that Haram??
No it's halal
@@SyedDawdye Haramdulilah!!1!1!
This is not Operation Paperclip...
It really must be appreciated how Lebron has stepped up at 39 on the international stage when the international competition is the toughest it has ever been.
He can do that because of his exceptional talent and care about his health
What happened to the days of USA destroying everyone while playing like the Harlem Globetrotters? I don’t really follow basketball but all my childhood the USA was dominant.
@@LOGEZZZZZBROThe world has caught up since the Dream Team.
@@LOGEZZZZZBRO talent has evolved since those days
@@LOGEZZZZZBRO The other countries have NBA players as well
lebron falling and the whole bench getting up was the funniest thing ever
+10000000 Aura
i mean he's a grandpa, built like a tank that is 😂
Timestamp pwease
Funny? They were pumped cause he was doing what they couldn’t.
They respect him
Man Bron really is that guy even at 40 🤯🤯
As a hater I gotta admit this dude look like he can play at least another 2-3 yrs scary 😂😂😂
This is the best USA game I’ve ever seen
You can tell them boys enjoying this moment playing with Bron especially Anthony Edwards 💪🏽😂
Bron carrying entire proud of USA on his shoulder at his age 39 ❤ the real GOAT 🎉
Dennis The Menace went wild this game, he was looking like the German Chris Paul with the playmaking 🔥
No for real I'm like damn that boi was on a mission
@@andrepryor8585defending world champs that’s why
that nigga went 99 overall
@@VideoRandomChannelforget they won bra they nice ash😭
He was the reason they lost, this dude keep spamming the rock and missing, hit 0 important shots
LeBron in 2024 reminds me of Kobe in 2008. He's happy to let everyone else play until it gets tight and then he reminds everyone else that he's still the alpha. Fun to watch.
Definitely in that Kobe Role, now we need KD to play the LeBron role lol
I cant tell who wants that 2 be more true you or him😂😂😂
100%
Lebron’s a little older than Kobe was, but I see it for sure.
@@nahmanimgood.3194way older lol, Kobe was 31 back in 2008, LeBron is now 40
These games are far more enjoyable to watch than the NBA all star games. By a mile.
They are far more enjoyable than the all-star stuff
More enjoyable than the finals In my opinion!
Man Dennis is just phenomenal while in his nation’s uniform. Man turns into Mj.
Good competition among these greats, so much fun to watch.
Great basketball
The guy that went 3 for 15
@@AnjoDaikanIt's his presence for Germany. He does a lot that dnt show up in the boxscore!
he was good for the lakers too
He shot like 20% lmao
What a game. What Lebron does at nearly 40 years is outrageous. Cheers for Germany they played really well. That Obst guy (number 42) is insane, no idea why he's not at the NBA
Bam, KD, Holiday, AD, and Haliburton.. all coming to check on Lebron when falling to the ground after getting that rebound was very wholesome... now that's a brotherhood ✊️...
They rushed to him like the ninja turtles rushing to master splinters defense
@@gabeascencio2656 In terms of that team, he Is Master Splinter.
Why do people never put time stamps when they talk about a specific part of a video?
Time stamp?
That moment should scare other teams, this team is unified and tested.
Shout to Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder yall played yall ass off, but Team USA is like watching Goku vs Feezer for the 1st time 😂 Let's Go
Embiid to Edwards, Curry to Booker, the blocks.. this is beautiful basketball
the level it takes to drive out the best german players in the country at 40 years old is even more impressive than the younger folks
32 years later, expansion of global basketball realized. USA has ridiculous depth, but international teams are legit NBA level teams
Yeah Lord of international players are NBA players
USA have the talents but Germany plays like a team. Steve kerr should polish their plays especially in the 4th. They usually do isos in the 4th specifically when the game is close. You can see it in their games against Germany and Sudan
oh they're better than a lot of nba teams. they could be a few of them
this is not your average NBA team.. its THE Dream team.. I'm very surprised it was this close of a match
@@o1-previewit's not 92 team. It's the avengers.
Congrats on the W Team USA, but as a Orlando Magic fan, Franz was 🔥
Obst is literally so underrated. He already showed at the World Cup what a good shooter he is for 3 points. In general what a game. Finally we have a real competitor for the US Dream Team.
Indeed, and the jealous Serbians mfr are jealous that they can't won against USA team, even more to an Australian team. Serbians lost by double digits againsy stronger teams.
no dream team not even close!
@@jeremiahdanielsamuel2505 Serbia played both games against Australia and USA with out 3 starters
@@fan2hd277dream team didn't even foght people like this that can rain a 3-point
Did Ai write this comment? Sheesh
Dennis Schroder turns into prime Tiny Archibald in international play lol
He even will be Germanys flag bearer at the opening ceremony
Dennis Schroeder 2023,
“he led the German national team to their first World Cup title at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup while being named the FIBA World Cup MVP. Dennis Schroeder”
Nothing less was expected.. Ball for ball, moves for moves
Got all of Germany on his back it’s that national pride shit
LEBRON THE OLD TESTAMENT
FIBA Schröder is a joy to watch. I wouldn't be surprised if NBA teams are already scouting for the 2025 draft with all the great performances by international players.
LeBron really carrying Team USA at age 40
40 is man made
Smh people really are sheep. Lebron is not carrying
@@dominiquebrown2890 me when i lie to myself
@@dominiquebrown2890He is hater.
@@dominiquebrown2890 more like youre just blind brother lol 🤡
Germany got some shooters. I love seeing all this basketball skill from around the world. Really good talent here
Man these international teams have really come along way in my 30+ years. They play really good, competitive basketball.
Yeah that’s why it is so ridiculous when a nba teams call themselves „world champions“ after winning the finals.
@@Suqq-dm3pswell usually the best players on the international teams play in the NBA. The NBA just like the MLB have a lot of foreign players.
@@Suqq-dm3ps not really, US has the most gold medals 🤷🏿♂️
NBA CHAMPIONS ARE A WORLD CHAMPION
@@Hoollowpoint no, the USA is not the worlds
Man Germany came to play! Much respect. USA wasn't ready for Sudan but they were definitely ready for Germany and still almost lost. International game is amazing today!
Steve Kerr being a terrible coach as always
yea, unlike jordan era there is no international NBA player like Luca,Giannis,Jokic
almost dont count
@@HtlalphaLuka and Slovenia didn't even qualify for the Olympics. Not even a threat on the world stage. And Greece is overrated. You guys think just because Giannis is on the team Greece is a top 3 team now. Delusional.
What do you mean "almost lost" Stop coping and go watch soccer
Dude that opening reverse dunk by lebron gave me goosebumps. They’re not even in the US anymore, they’re in the UK and the crowd already went crazy when he got the ball on a fast break. I can only imagine the intimidation I would experience as another player
you get goosebumps very easy ... we gonna laugh so much with you....world (hahahahaha) champions of north american continent...
Everyone:W game
Meanwhile Curry casually trying to 3 point in his own court at the end
And missing
😊@@Leonardo-Lenguaje
He is missing all shot dude🤣
Bron putting da whole country on his back 😭‼️
😂🤡🤡
GOAT
@@kimchiman51 pfft
@@tracy062he did😊
@@tracy062get a life broke bitch
that booker fadeaway and 1 off the curry behind the back pass had me falling over in my chair, WTF!!!!!!! THAT WAS UNREAL
Embid block with the follow up ant jam was crazy too 6:16
Really was sensational
Lebron and Curry in the same team is really a deadly combo, shootout to Embiid and Booker, they stepped up this game
Why you gotta even bring up Curry in this lmao. He only clutches on his good days
@@krnguybecause he's the best shooter playing in the Olympics.
Curry literally got blocked why are you crediting him when he could have costed the US the game😂
KD also will be back soon.
@@sydguitar99he is CurryTards😂
I like that the Americans are warming up to the international stage. You guys should send your best guys all the time it makes it way more exciting.
Its insane to see LeBron carry a team on his back and give maximum effort to win, truly special
Hes not carrying. Why is this the narrative are yall not watching
Couldn't carry the Lakers this last season though..... Funny aint it?🙄
lol yah hater will see in the next four years without him there this man is a real leader
Is you watching or just yapping about LeBron. Yeah he’s good but he was not carrying.💀💀 watch the damn game💀
@@Th6Night_Archer-rizz they're just yapping. They spew whatever narrative they hear the announcers or social media say
Lebron's athleticism at 40 years old is just unreal and unprecedented. This man is the real benjamin button. 🤯
How is it unreal, eat good, medicate properly (steroids), and workout, not that hard to understand....... it's God given talent, so it's nothing unusual about it, your athleticism doesn't disappear at age 40 lol
HE'S 39 ACTUALLY
@@Martin199320Nosuch thing as Talent...Physical advantages yes but nothing beats hard work and sheer will
@@Martin199320 yeah whatever helps you sleep at night dude lol
@@JaybMinistros-cn2sx Paul pierce and KG basically said that LEBUm is on the "gear "...but his fanboys don't hv the common sense to see that people don't get better as they age.. you clowns really think kobe and Mj didn't take care of themselves and didn't have God given talent too? Gtfo
Booker stays relatively quiet for most of the games, just plays his role. Came up with great defense there and then the off balance floater for the AND 1. Great young talent.
yep, Booker's positioning and aggression allows LeAmerica to do his thang!
Haven’t been watching but everyone is saying he’s washed??
Fr I was watching his defense on the Serbian guard 22 and he was a menace, him jrue, white, and adebayo complete this team imo. Hali too with the limited minutes he’s getting
He couldn’t hit anything in the 1st so he had to chill
I agree with everything you said, he had a solid game.... but cmon man Booker is 27 heading into his 10th season in the nba. He's damn near a vet now.
Congratulations USA🇺🇸 and Germany 🇩🇪 for really excellent basketball 🏀
Ant and Embiid giving each other gifts lmao 🤣🤣🔥
Germans crazy 3s. That Dennis block on Steph Curry was spicy!! 🔥🪨
Hold your L
Germany are after all still the world champions 0 1130111 over the US in the semis.
The germans can play!
Because most of the German squad are from NBA as well
@@kennethverana5885 Irrelevant - they are from Germany and some play in the NBA - they are not FROM the NBA.
Slice it and dice it as you will in the American Quest to never feel inadequate despite facts . . . Germany is still World Champion.
Let's see who wins the Olympic Gold Medal - if it's the USA then very well done.
Still not World Champions.
I'm loving that USA has to fight for every win. Is not a walk in the park for them. Basketball worldwide is on another level! You love to see it!
plus they are all old as fuck
You do realize that the team has only been together for four weeks, and that it will only get harder to beat them as time passes, right?
Just wait till The easy money sniper gets back
Imagine if Ja Morant could get his act together. He’d be nasty on Team USA.😮💨
Team USA have all the elite players. But they are hardly playing basketball😆😆😆
The Olympics are going to be amazing! These games are as intense as I've ever seen.
Lebron somehow managing to be the MVP (so far) on an international superteam, as he turns 40 in 5 months, is genuinely insane.
NOW GERMANY IS GREAT TOO?! 3 days ago, USA and Americans mentioned winning by large margins over South Sudan and Germany! EXCUSES. He didn’t DOMINATE. They barely won a game that doesn’t even count! Twice in a row! Stop the cap! 🧢 LOWERED STANDARDS. Only losers celebrate last second wins when favored by much more! Being led by LeBALCO 💊💉 isn’t the flex his fan girls think it is. Curry and Durant will need to take over to win Olympic gold.
Davis is definitely the MVP. Bron'# horrendous defense and turnovers are hurting team USA
@@jdrmanmusiqking game is bout buckets not defense reasons why in the nba it’s a saying “good D better O”
What's really insane is that more people aren't worried about the coaching and next generation who need to be bailed by a guy that'll be retiring soon
@@jdrmanmusiqking stats dont match what youre saying
Damn those Germans are tough and they don't miss threes.
Story of every US vs Germany matchup
They have nothing to loose and definitely this 3pt statistics will not be forever..so don’t worry
NOW GERMANY IS GREAT TOO?! 3 days ago, USA and Americans mentioned winning by large margins over South Sudan and Germany! EXCUSES. He didn’t DOMINATE. They barely won a game that doesn’t even count! Twice in a row! Stop the cap! 🧢 LOWERED STANDARDS. Only losers celebrate last second wins when favored by much more! Being led by LeBALCO 💊💉 isn’t the flex his fan girls think it is. Curry and Durant will need to take over to win Olympic gold.
@@salihoyun126It’s not just the 3s. Germany held USA to under 100 points. They play great defense
no miss in a highlight dude 😂😂😂
Lebron being a 40 year old MVP on a international super team is crazy.
Le🐐 James bruh
No one cant stop him 💪
Crazy
Super flopper can not save this team
@@eddiezS5why you mad hes doing good🤣
Embiid block to Edwards dunk... unbelievable
man that block by embiid was insane
Captain LeAmerica!!! I'm glad he is carrying the flag. Proud American moment.
I'm just here to appreciate the Legend, the King, the GOAT, LeBron James 🐐 👑
you ain't winning gold this time 😂
Appreciate Bron’s greatness but Jordan the 🐐
Surprised he didn’t run out with a Chinese flag
China is lebron's father 💯
6:17 That block by Embiid was a straight iconic and the Edwards dunk was so nasty. What a beautiful game!!!
I hope they showed embiid love for that block
It was mfing legendary🔥
Like it or not, the world has definitely caught up to the USA basketball.
changing your tune?
We don't run as many plays besides isos and pic and rolls.. they move the ball and expose defensive laziness as a whole...we tense to seek out weak defenders and exploit that, in comparison. It's good to have role player like guys that can just fit in
Thank welfare. Boys and girls need a father and mother, not government.
It's good. We want basketball culture to thrive globally. Need more courts in Africa.
Well that’s not entirely true most of these guys don’t really have chemistry playing together which is what makes it a close game !!
Well Done Germany you played an absolutely Sensational game n you all deserve the WIN.
This is what a showcase game must be, a contested game, and I think it should be like this. Not a blowout game. People want to see intense and competitive game. And also it shows new talent from different country. New Era. Props to South Sudan.
Germany is so good now because of the legacy of DN41. Basketball is a niche in Germany but became more popular when Dirk joined the NBA. It is amazing that Germany won against the US in the world cup and are not making it easy for this crazy all-start team
I don't want to be biased, but Germany is so good due to current Serbian coach, Svetislav Pešić and also, to be honest, German intelligence and discipline. He founded the German system in the 90' and gave a blueprint how basketball should be organized throughout the whole country. Germans followed the blueprint as Germans would do and this is the result. If my country, Serbia, would do the same, with the amount of raw talent for basketball we have, we would be unstoppable... 😢
I think despite me liking that World championship team a lot, with many young, fun players on it, having crazy offensive players on the team like Curry, a multitalent like LeBron or amazing defensive talent like AD, Bam and Jrue really helps. Not to mention a guy like Ant, that was on the wold championship team as well, that brings another level of two-way play and intensity. Just having him and LeBron firing up the team is a huge benefit, as a lot of these stars generally tend to fall into more NBA based habits and underperform a little bit otherwise.
@@milanilic884Germany’s not good because of German intelligence and discipline, they’re good because they have a bunch of black people on their team
@@JohnDoe-sw1rs US has more black people on their team than Germany, whadda you talking about
@@ConfusedHangingGondola-zq9ry It’s almost as if USA has had black people in it as a nation ever since it’s foundation while Germany isn’t a black nation
Lebron proves me wrong everytime.. what a performance.. I love how he picks his spots and shines when it counts... respect from a Canadian. :)
tellin ya, couldn't keep hatin on the dude. he is phenomenal straight up.
I wish his buddy drake could learn few lessons on how to win😅
The way Andi Obst is shooting 3's, they need to start calling him "Curry Wurst" (The no.1 fast food in Germany)
That would be Döner
@@marcelporschen3930 Ok, so how am I going to make a funny word play with Döner Kebab involving Steph Curry?
@benitofranklyn4237 ayt u win
@@benitofranklyn4237 The wordplay is not funny because wurst is demeaning in German
@@blablub2402 No it's about him being the German version of Steph Curry, it's a very positive nickname
Germany beeing equal to the USA is pretty insane.
They the world Champions..
Not surprising, bball a team sport. USA only been a team for a little
@@WickedlyChillpeople don’t realize them international teams be playing together chemistry is better than USA we just have better overall talent so
A close game is never inevitable
I think Germany is certainly one of the favorites. Their talent level is high and their organisation and tactical play is just excellent. Their whole team is based around solid shooting and sound defensive fundamentals, with a ton of good two-way players that can also make great decisions on the floor.
The USA team might have the most talented squad, but they are still relying a little more on individual brilliance than the teamplay that other countries are using.
Bro like what 😂how so
Schroder my boy really creating space for his team. What a great team to watch in the upcoming Olympics.
Schroder played like a legit point guard this game not as aggressive on offense as usual but passing perfectly to his teammates on their spots is perfect to learn before the Olympics. Germany is still a wildcard for a medal.
I like to think that this is part of Dirk's legacy. These dudes who plays for Germany definitely grew up watching Dirk Nowitzki play in the NBA.
Agree
That block by embid was something special
As a fan of Basketball in general, the NBA and as a german basketball ex-player and club manager this game was a joy to watch even if we did lose by 2 baskets.
Hammer Spiel! Die Shots in Q4 waren etwas zu schlecht und wir haben wohl kein Gegenmittel gegen eine klassische LeBron-Performance, aber Olympia wird richtig gut dieses Jahr!
Letztes Jahr haben wir auch in der Vorbereitung in Abu Dhabi nur knapp verloren. Das gab den Antrieb und den Glauben für den Sieg im Halbfinale. Was am Ende folgte --> 🥇
I can't be the only one that wishes the nba had fiba rules? Just feels like a more team oriented, pure style of ball. I love the goaltending rules, and no defensive 3 seconds. Something as simple as offensive rebounds have way more value.
I’d like a mix. While it can be ridiculous, I’d personally like both the offense and the defense to have all of the tools available to them instead of hindering one for the other
It might not possible because they had back to back games and it's stressful at the same time the fatigue that's why for me it's not possible imagine they pay much money and having injured it will cost you a lot career and money to its like having a job and taking care yourself to gain more money am I right ?
@@wilmergarcia6698 you're making it not make sense😅
i think its mainly the lack of flopping thats refreshing
Yeah just you. Scoring down, superstars are less superstars
Germany your amazing you will go far much love from USA
love you🇩🇪🤝🇺🇸
To the Black Bright Stars of South Sudan, we can't thank you enough for putting our country South Sudan on the world 🌎🌎. Thank you for brightening the face of African continent. Your narrow loss to the United States of America is a worthy pride not only to us South Sudanese but also to Africa as a whole.