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Jun 9, 2017 11:36 AM
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/3-on-3-basketball-to-be-part-of-tokyo-olympics-1.4153400

I had no idea this was even up for vote, but they officially voted for it. Does FIBA actually think this would level the playing field LOL? I think USA could go 20 lineups deep, before it gets even competitive. Hell it could be USA vs the World and I can even think of a legitimate starting 3 world that would give the US fits. You would have Giannis and then who?

Edit: Giannis, Marc Gasol, and Towns (apparently he reps Dominican Republic) is the best lineup I can think of.
Jun 9, 2017 11:36am
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Jun 9, 2017 12:18 PM
Will they allow pros to compete?
Jun 9, 2017 12:18pm
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Jun 9, 2017 12:26 PM
Is my local Gus Macker the prelims?
Jun 9, 2017 12:26pm
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Jun 9, 2017 12:59 PM
Towns, Wiggins, Murray, Mudiay, Horford, Giannis, Gobert, Schroeder, Skal, Porzingis, Vucevic, Kanter, Len, Rubio, Gasol Bros, Dragic, Dieng, Clarkson, Gortat and many others. They have a ton of big men but would struggle in the back court.
Jun 9, 2017 12:59pm
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Jun 9, 2017 1:01 PM
good lord
Jun 9, 2017 1:01pm
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Jun 9, 2017 1:53 PM
Terrible terrible idea
Jun 9, 2017 1:53pm
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Jun 9, 2017 9:36 PM
Azubuike24;1857925 wrote:Towns, Wiggins, Murray, Mudiay, Horford, Giannis, Gobert, Schroeder, Skal, Porzingis, Vucevic, Kanter, Len, Rubio, Gasol Bros, Dragic, Dieng, Clarkson, Gortat and many others. They have a ton of big men but would struggle in the back court.
One of these names doesn't belong. (Hint: Take of your bluegrass glasses.)
Jun 9, 2017 9:36pm
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Jun 9, 2017 10:22 PM
This is actually the only way the world can compete. most countries can put 3 guys on the court. Its when they have to put 4 and 5 out there where we kill them.

Is the IOC looking for ways to screw the US?
Jun 9, 2017 10:22pm
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Jun 9, 2017 10:25 PM
Spock;1858058 wrote:This is actually the only way the world can compete. most countries can put 3 guys on the court. Its when they have to put 4 and 5 out there where we kill them.

Is the IOC looking for ways to screw the US?
Tell us which country can compete against lebron/kd/kawhi...
Jun 9, 2017 10:25pm
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Jun 9, 2017 10:42 PM
like_that;1858060 wrote:Tell us which country can compete against lebron/kd/kawhi...
Well if we lose in 2020, its the country that KD will be playing for in 2024.
Jun 9, 2017 10:42pm
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Jun 9, 2017 10:45 PM
like_that;1858060 wrote:Tell us which country can compete against lebron/kd/kawhi...
I said it gives them a better chAnce. I didn't say they would
Jun 9, 2017 10:45pm
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Jun 9, 2017 11:04 PM
Spock;1858066 wrote:I said it gives them a better chAnce. I didn't say they would
So you don't have an answer? Got it.
Jun 9, 2017 11:04pm
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Jun 9, 2017 11:08 PM
like_that;1858092 wrote:So you don't have an answer? Got it.
What are you talking about? My post insinuated that the rest of the world has a better chance of beating USA with 3 players not 5
Jun 9, 2017 11:08pm
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Jun 9, 2017 11:10 PM
Spock;1858098 wrote:What are you talking about? My post insinuated that the rest of the world has a better chance of beating USA with 3 players not 5
And I'm asking which country's 3 man lineup would beat the USA or give them trouble.
Jun 9, 2017 11:10pm
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Jun 9, 2017 11:34 PM
like_that;1858100 wrote:And I'm asking which country's 3 man lineup would beat the USA or give them trouble.
USA team they faced to get to Olympics?

Westbrook/Butler/George

Kyrie/Davis/Cousins

Could be some fun teams put together
Jun 9, 2017 11:34pm
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Jun 10, 2017 12:16 AM
If the world had a great guard, a team of Towns, Giannis and someone could be right up there. With 3 players, the dynamic of how they play together and who can do multiple things against multiple players would matter most.
Jun 10, 2017 12:16am
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Jun 10, 2017 12:27 AM
Azubuike24;1858152 wrote:If the world had a great guard, a team of Towns, Giannis and someone could be right up there. With 3 players, the dynamic of how they play together and who can do multiple things against multiple players would matter most.
They would be tough, but there isn't a world team. There is no country that can put up a competitive lineup. I think 3v3 makes it even easier for the USA, especially with the amount of players they have that can go ISO.
Jun 10, 2017 12:27am
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Jun 10, 2017 12:41 AM
like_that;1858154 wrote:They would be tough, but there isn't a world team. There is no country that can put up a competitive lineup. I think 3v3 makes it even easier for the USA, especially with the amount of players they have that can go ISO.
Agreed.

3 on 3 is hands down an easier road for the US. I don't know how they will do the teams, I'm sure it won't be any one from the actual team. But take the USA "B" team and it would probably still wins a medal. So 3 dudes from that squad is going to be fine in a 3 on 3 comp.
Jun 10, 2017 12:41am