Q Anon
Last year
F Paolo Banchero
F Mikal Bridges
G Jalen Brunson
G Anthony Edwards
G Tyrese Haliburton
F Brandon Ingram
F Jaren Jackson Jr.
F Cam Johnson
C Walker Kessler
F Bobby Portis
G Austin Reaves
Is the reported squad for the tournament.
That isn't a scary line up for any one
KET
Last year
It's still pretty damn good though, it’s just not star studded like we are used to.
Last World Cup they pulled a similar type team, they’ll adjust this time and play a bit more properly and hungry id suggest.
Patty"TheGOAT"Mills
Last year
Group C and D have many weak teams, so USA will not lose until the quarterfinals.
DeepWombat
Last year
I think that team would win 45-50 games next NBA season.
Still gold medal favourites.
hoopie
Last year
They're probably there because they will play as a TEAM rather than as a bunch of superstars thrown together.
Weedy Slug
Last year
Italy federation going nuts over last minute switch by banchero.
Jonno
Last year
Its still a team full of mostly NBA starters, a couple of all stars, a couple of number 1 picks, a few fringe all stars
Still the most talented team in the world cup and if they actually play as a team they could be tougher than the last couple of USA teams.
I certainly wouldnt be taking them lightly and expect them to get gold
Cake
Last year
Brunson and Portis are exactly the sorts of guys Team USA should be bringing to the WC and Olympics. Banchero, Haliburton, Ingram and Reaves should all do well in FIBA competition, too. JJJ will either spend the whole tournament on the bench in foul trouble, or be incredibly effective.
I don't think any of the serious contenders would feel like they're underdogs against that team. But that team definitely has enough talent to win it.
koberulz
Last year
I've never even heard of any of those guys, guess it shows how long I've been out of the loop on the NBA.
NBLTigers
Last year
Still a decent squad. Glad Australia isn't in the same group as the USA.
Anonymightymouse
Last year
Would be a massive effort if that squad can win gold given their lack of international experience. No questioning the talent, but they'll have to learn quickly.
Cram
Last year
I think on talent its a bit better than the 2019 squad but it feels like they've got the balance a bit better here. A few more creators generally a bit younger full of guys who probably want to be in the Olympic squad.
They easily have the most talent of any team, but the chemistry will be the big test. I'd say they're favourites.
Brandon Ingram to be the new FIBA Melo.
Fairsy
Last year
They are $1.55 favourites, which I think is massive unders. Just not sure which team I would be punting on, other than us.
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