HuskyWarrior611
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Most remarkable thing is that somehow at damn near 40, Lebron is still the best player in America.
He, KD and Steph playing together is so cool to see.Most remarkable thing is that somehow at damn near 40, Lebron is still the best player in America.
I’m confused at the situation in general. I’m assuming the purpose for getting worked up about Tatum’s minutes is because he’s a star and a reigning champion that would have helped team USA winAm I missing something? Tatum is obviously a fantastic player. But KD is still a better scorer especially in the Olympic stage and is a legendary player. KD had a near historic performance in the first half and team really only pulled away at the very end. Why is everyone so upset that Tatum, who played pretty poorly leading up to this, not get any run? This isn't park and rec where everyone gets their chance to play. It's the freakin' Olympics.
Not really. Up 5 after 1st quarter, 9 at the half, 19 after 3rd quarter and 26 at the end of the game. So that seems like they slowly pulled away, but 3rd quarter was the best.KD had a near historic performance in the first half and team really only pulled away at the very end.
don't usually see Legler get worked up like this
part of it here in the video below, if you lose Tatum along with pretty much the Jaylen Brown bridge being burnt up, who are your wings and hybrid 3/4s in 2028? Banchero will be in play at the 4 but you need more switchable 3/4s like the role KD/Bron currently occupy. Will someone like Brandon Miller be ready by then? who knows but you at least have more of a sure thing that produced in the 2021 in Tatum, you want to keep that relationship alive. nobody is asking for Tatum to play 20 minutes but I think finding 8-10 was reasonable somewhere along the line. I'm sure Kerr will adjust because that has probably been communicated him to from the top of USA Basketball.Am I missing something? Tatum is obviously a fantastic player. But KD is still a better scorer especially in the Olympic stage and is a legendary player. KD had a near historic performance in the first half and team really only pulled away at the very end. Why is everyone so upset that Tatum, who played pretty poorly leading up to this, not get any run? This isn't park and rec where everyone gets their chance to play. It's the freakin' Olympics.
don't usually see Legler get worked up like this
nothing about the way Legler carries himself and the way that pod does business is about generating clicks and engagement bait, the All-NBA pod with Legler is just straight basketball talk, it's not some First Take or Skip Bayless type nonsense.I guaranty you Legler doesn't even believe that -- it's just controversy to increase clicks or ratings. A coach's job isn't being respectful to a player -- it's about winning games and championships. Being "respectful" is only impactful if it affects winning this tournament. I don't care if you think Tatum is the best player in the world -- we're trying to put the best TEAM on the floor, not the best five players. UConn has won plenty of championships where we didn't have the best players, but did have the best team. The thought that this makes winning in '28 harder is beyond stupid. Who knows if Tatum will be playing basketball then, uninjured and at a high level, without others having become better. And who knows if we'll need him at home to win.
The coach's job is to win the gold this year. Nothing that occurred yesterday could cause a rational person to believe he was jeopardizing that.
part of it here in the video below, if you lose Tatum along with pretty much the Jaylen Brown bridge being burnt up, who are your wings and hybrid 3/4s in 2028? Banchero will be in play at the 4 but you need more switchable 3/4s like the role KD/Bron currently occupy. Will someone like Brandon Miller be ready by then? who knows but you at least have more of a sure thing that produced in the 2021 in Tatum, you want to keep that relationship alive. nobody is asking for Tatum to play 20 minutes but I think finding 8-10 was reasonable somewhere along the line. I'm sure Kerr will adjust because that has probably been communicated him to from the top of USA Basketball.
What’s KD have to do with Tatum getting a handful of backup minutes?C’mon
A. KD greatest score in Olympic history got health and plays Tatum’s position
B. Given playoff wear and tear as a Celtics fan I’d rather Tatum get rest and can find bright side of motivating him to prove he’s better than Durant & others.
He absolutely should not be playing over JrueWhat’s KD have to do with Tatum getting a handful of backup minutes?
Personally, I think Durant should be starting and Tatum should be playing over guys like Booker, Jrue, and Bam. But the main point is that he’s a versatile enough player to be able to fill many roles for this team from game to game (i.e., how his role changed nearly every game in the finals, even when his shooting was off).
If you saw the exhibitions Tatum was getting a handful of minutes off the bench, in 1st game of being healthy Durant used in that exact same role and shot the lights out.What’s KD have to do with Tatum getting a handful of backup minutes?
Personally, I think Durant should be starting and Tatum should be playing over guys like Booker, Jrue, and Bam. But the main point is that he’s a versatile enough player to be able to fill many roles for this team from game to game (i.e., how his role changed nearly every game in the finals, even when his shooting was off).
If Bam has to sit for Tatum and Embiid then it’s not really about who’s playing the best.If you saw the exhibitions Tatum was getting a handful of minutes off the bench, in 1st game of being healthy Durant used in that exact same role and shot the lights out.
Kerr says Tatum will play vs South Sudan due to better matchup, so probably less Embid or Bam.
There in lies the problem - they shouldn’t be playing the same role.If you saw the exhibitions Tatum was getting a handful of minutes off the bench, in 1st game of being healthy Durant used in that exact same role and shot the lights out.
Kerr says Tatum will play vs South Sudan due to better matchup, so probably less Embid or Bam.
Giddey has been good so far through 2, we've seen ordinary guys transform in FIBA but I'm interested in seeing how he does with the Bulls, still very young