2023 FIBA World Cup

[UpperWestside 6,159]

Look who is back on top of the FIBA rankings?!?! 

https://www.fiba.basketball/usa-back-on-top-and-world-champions-germany-take-top-three-spot-in-fiba-world-ranking-men-presented-by-nike

Yes they should probably go back to the drawing board on the amount of years worth that is included in a ranking. 

[Fud 9,551]

Assuming good health, Embiid has a spot locked up. Bam and Draymond will too given their coaches are on staff. If AD wants in I guess you take four bigs? 

 

[UpperWestside 6,159]

9 hours ago, Fud said:

Assuming good health, Embiid has a spot locked up. Bam and Draymond will too given their coaches are on staff. If AD wants in I guess you take four bigs? 

 

After how the US was abused in the front court I would say yes on four bigs.

[cmontexas 3,270]

If nobody is off limits

Curry, Fox

George, Booker

KD, Tatum

Lebron, Draymond

Embiid, Davis*

Final 2 spots probably Bam and another guard pick from Edwards, Jimmy, Dame or Derozan. No to Kyrie or Harden

*Im a Banchero stan so Id give him or Mobley the last big spot if one of them (Davis) can't go

[SilasCoade 2,622]

That's not a great defensive squad especially on the perimeter. It's also a pretty damn old bunch.

Edited October 6, 2023 by SilasCoade

[cmontexas 3,270]

5 hours ago, SilasCoade said:

That's not a great defensive squad especially on the perimeter. It's also a pretty damn old bunch.

True. I don't even know who would be a candidate for the team though that would anchor a defense. 1992 Scottie aint walking through that door. Better just score every time on offense.

It also does seem like a wasted opportunity to get the next generation some rub, although Fox or Edwards could really elevate themselves being the most athletic guys in the tournament.