No matter how badly the American basketball players occasionally harmonised, all memories of Paris were erased by the sight of four Steph Curry threes—imbecile, vulgar, and comical in their timing. Over the last two rounds of the men’s tournament, I had been pondering whether the top European opponents could catch up in the upcoming years and whether head coach Steve Kerr had overplayed his lineups. However, that barrage of jabs cut straight through my idle thoughts. Oh, right, they still have the guys who do that shit, and the rest can be ad-libbed.From the start of the second quarter on Saturday, France had fallen behind in the gold medal match. With three minutes remaining in regulation, they were able to narrow the gap to three points, but Curry quickly put an end to their hopes, ensuring that his first and only Olympic run would conclude in gold, tempered by the tears of one Victor Wembanyama. There’s nothing to pass as a torch. Wemby’s 26-point performance reinforced his claim that he could be the NBA’s dominant player, but the United States prevailed 98-87 thanks to the veteran players who had shaped the league’s last twelve or so years. That had a nice quality to it, a hint of nostalgia for a basketball era that is still very much alive.The United States led 14 points at halftime, but they never quite relinquished their advantage in a game that began with lots of highlights. The U.S. squad is too talented and diverse to sum up, but it is still mostly modelled after LeBron James, who is 39 years old and competing in his fourth Olympics with a full beard that has turned grey. His ability to create plays from the inside out and his inevitable transitions give every squad a distinct identity. It would be the height of decadence to surround him with shooters like Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. James was aggressive right from the start, and although I was yelling at this specific behind-the-back dime to Booker, his perseverance on the fast break was what really made aIn contrast, the French squad was renowned for having a potent frontcourt. Nothing could be better than Wemby’s spectacular two-way stylings, supported by Rudy Gobert, closing down the area surrounding the rim. However, the club has trouble creating much momentum on the wings. To provide the clearest example of this idea, note that Frank Ntilikina began this crucial game at point guard. (I liked how he became physical with KD following an early foul; true Ntilikina fans are aware that he has never given in to the bigger guys, not when the ball is dead.) When there was no strong guard play, France’s possessions were frequently gloomy at first, but as the ball into the.
Breaking news:Steph Curry Kept The U.S. On Top.
