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[2014 FIBA World Cup]Other countries with NBA players thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Beavis Stiffler, Aug 30, 2014.

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  1. traveler

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    lol

    I plan on catching the bolded ones myself if able. I almost feel bad for Mexico. The Brazil and Argentina looks like a good one too.
     
    #141 traveler, Sep 4, 2014
  2. shastarocket

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    ^ Yup. Madrid seems to have gotten the better games!

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/sportando">@sportando</a>:2014 FIBA World Cup Round of 16 (Madrid Side):
    Greece-Serbia
    Brazil-Argentina
    Croatia-France
    Spain-Senegal</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/507647869848154112">September 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #142 shastarocket, Sep 4, 2014
  3. traveler

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    Yeah they want Spain to coast until they meet the U.S. Hype it up big time. Then we destroy them.
     
    #143 traveler, Sep 4, 2014
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    sad Omer versus crazy Baynes... this is going to be a nice crazy centre fouling with poor free throw shooting centre match-up

    also is Baynes a FA?
     
    #145 SmeggySmeg, Sep 4, 2014
  6. SmeggySmeg

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    its funny the aussie did some nice resting starters and perhaps opening the door to losing to Angola and then got themselves 3rd, to avoid the US in the quarters, however now i'm not sure they can beat turkey......really hope they do

    if they had one and Lithuania had still one, that would have been a 3 way tie, presume it goes on spreads....
     
    #146 SmeggySmeg, Sep 4, 2014
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    Aussies had to guarantee they would win by a big enough margin, and that Lithuania then wouldn't tank.

    Easier to tank vs Angola to avoid the US. The Aussies should handle Turkey, then they rematch Lithuania (already beat them comfortably), then lose to US in the semi final.
     
    #147 DrNuegebauer, Sep 4, 2014
  8. shastarocket

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    Baynes is a FA. He is holding out for a better deal than what the Spurs are offering him. Be that in the NBA or elsewhere. His play so far has told me that he definitely deserves (at least) a nice $2-3mill/yr deal. Very shrewd of his agent to avoid committing to anything until after the tournament.
     
    #148 shastarocket, Sep 4, 2014
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    Thank you Brother!

    Tomorrow I try to sleep in...hard to do with 4 kids, but tomorrow I try to sleep in!!!
     
    #149 IzakDavid13, Sep 5, 2014
  10. shastarocket

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/FRABasketball">@FRAbasketball</a> v Croatia!

    What is your prediction for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FRAvCRO?src=hash">#FRAvCRO</a> (18:00 GMT+2, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Spain2014?src=hash">#Spain2014</a> Round of 16)? <a href="http://t.co/QowJkpTovh">pic.twitter.com/QowJkpTovh</a></p>&mdash; FIBA (@FIBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/FIBA/status/508177816559812609">September 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    I think France takes it. Batum will be too much for Bogdanovic
     
    #150 shastarocket, Sep 6, 2014
  11. traveler

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    lol

    Agree. France also has experience.
     
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    Lol, as opposed to what? The inexperience of Croatia?
     
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    Just because France won the Eurocup doesn't somehow make them experienced.
    The only experience they have is playing off of Tony Parker whom they don't have this year. The only other guy I'd call experienced is Boris Diaw, otherwise Croatia is more experienced.
     
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    Bogdanovic is very impressive (offensively). He has a strong core and highly release point, should translate very well to the NBA. He'll definitely help Brooklyn forget about Pierce.

    Glad this game is competitive. I shouldn't have underestimated Croatia's pride and experience.
     
    #154 shastarocket, Sep 6, 2014
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    Sure you are right.
     
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    Garcia already starting hot again
     
    #156 NL Rocket, Sep 6, 2014
  17. shastarocket

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    Dominicans were just described as playing calm but confident - Cisco anyone? Slovenians need SOMETHING from the Dragic brothers.
     
    #157 shastarocket, Sep 6, 2014
  18. shastarocket

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    I don't remember much about Zoran from the last we heard of him, but the fact that he has an impact on this game is enough to convince me that he has come a long way.

    Dominicans should be much better in the 2nd half once Cisco finally comes back in
     
    #158 shastarocket, Sep 6, 2014
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    Why wasn't Cisco playing in the 2nd quarter? Is there an injury I'm not aware of?
     
    #159 FaBo, Sep 6, 2014
  20. shastarocket

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    He picked up two very quick fouls (within the first 2 min) and the rest of the team rose up to the challenge. He'll most certainly be back int he 2nd half
     
    #160 shastarocket, Sep 6, 2014
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