What a game. Congratulations to Slovenia. First medal ever and they win the tournament unbeaten. Doncic out, Dragic out - Serbia on the verge of taking over... the Slovenians showed what mental strength means.
Sorry but that's nitpicking. As I said, a lot of teams had some kind of "luck" or other fortunate cirumstance, either when they won NBA championship, Olympic medal or any other title. Last quarter Slovenia played basically without Dragić (cramps) and Dončić, and they prevailed. If that didn't show their true team spirit, then I don't know what could - with or without Randolph. It's not like we had LeBron or Durant, lol. Congratulations to Dragić, Dončić and their teammates! Serbia exceeded all expectations with all players who were absent, and if they had full roster, they'd win this championship easily.
That's the same as saying HOU's first title is not legitimate because MJ wasn't playing. I always defended HOU here (don't get me started on what people around me think about Harden lol) and I still stand by it. But I guess some people have double standards...
Never been prouder of my Slovenian heritage and of my first name, Luka. @Koperboy stop posting and enjoy the victory, what I wouldn't give up to feel that joy with Croatia. Koper to Ljubljana isn't very far, go and celebrate with the players, I know I might take up that trip with my friends here from Zagreb
Way to go FIBA... All in all it was a good tournament, although the attendance could've been way better. Hope they bring back the tournament to one country, not four, in 2021 and we get to see Europe's elite Giannis, Porzingis, Doncic, Schröder, Markkanen, Jokic, etc. all competing.
I can't man. I could go to Istanbul to cheer for our team and I couldn't find the damn passport. Still bummed about it. But great victory!!
Congrads to Slovenia! The funnest team ever to win the European title. Their coach will probably get a head coaching job in the NBA soon. Never saw that coming before the tournament. They totaly deserve it. A nation of 2 mil people. That's Half of Houston population.
Didn't follow the tournament, but Anthony Randolph was on the Slovenian team. If he has become a decent enough 3 point shooter, seems he might be useful for a team like the Rockets. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20729156/eurobasket-2017-final-anthony-randolph-potential-nba-fit
All the powerhouse teams in Europe have gotten old. No next gen of superstar players have come through. I think Team USA should send college players to the next Olympics. They would still win by 40-60 pts. The gap has widened again.
Not a college team. But in the spirit of small nations dominating the EuroBasket this year, how about sending one of our small states who lives and dies basketball, #1 even over football. How about sending Indiana -- a state matching the low population of Serbia and Slovenia....6 million population. We send a team of Indiana natives born in Indiana. Can Indiana take home the Gold as a "Small country" like Serbia and Slovenia Mike Conley Eric Gordon Gordon Hayward Zach Randolph Cody Zeller Bench Jeff Teague Mason Plumlee Courtney Lee George Hill Gary Harris Josh McRoberts Jaren Jackson Jr. ?? Coach Brad Stevens from Butler Monty Williams Larry Bird
