Pick your 2020 Olympic Roster

[Shanemansj13]

Put a bet on it or STFU ffs

 

[bksballer89]

A bet is proof. A bet is a tax on bullshit.
If you really think Canada isn't a top 12 team, bet it. If you think it's more like not top 10, offer that. If you won't bet you don't really believe it

Canada needs to win this tournament to make the olympics.


Group A – Greece, China, Canada
Group B – Uruguay, Czech Republic, Turkey

THoughts?

 

[tducey]

Canada will probably put up a good fight but looking at those teams I doubt they win that tournament.

 

[raptorlife4]

Canada needs to win this tournament to make the olympics.


Group A – Greece, China, Canada
Group B – Uruguay, Czech Republic, Turkey

THoughts?

Its between them and Greece.

 

[bksballer89]

Its between them and Greece.

Greece is literally just Giannis and from what i saw last summer, that greece coach is dumb when it comes to using him

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

So let me get this straight, last year team USA with players like Jason Tatum, Kemba Walker, Khris Middleton (all All-Stars this year) and Donovan Mitchell only made it to 7th place in the World Championships...

but a team with Tristan Thompson, SGA and Dwight Powell are meant to do well in the upcoming Olympics - IF they qualify.

 

[dtgold88]

Would you like to look up how the Olympics work before you continue this conversation?

I'd like to continue the conversation because I want to see what you'll do/say next.

First you claimed Canada was not among the top 12 because of some ranking that was based on a 2019 team. Then you claimed you were right that Canada was not a top 12 2020 Olympic team because of a ranking from before the Olympics.

Of course, by that logic, the Lakers are not a top 3 team in the West if a ranking exists preseason that says they are 4 or lower (and there is).

You tried to rag on Canada for whatever reason. You failed.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I'd like to continue the conversation because I want to see what you'll do/say next.

First you claimed Canada was not among the top 12 because of some ranking that was based on a 2019 team. Then you claimed you were right that Canada was not a top 12 2020 Olympic team because of a ranking from before the Olympics.

Of course, by that logic, the Lakers are not a top 3 team in the West if a ranking exists preseason that says they are 4 or lower (and there is).

You tried to rag on Canada for whatever reason. You failed.

The FIBA world rankings I posted are the most current ones.

Is the NBA preseason ranking the most current one?

 

[DrewScott]

Some combination of college guys, high school guys, or guys off the street if they can make the team. Just no Professionals. I don't care if we lose. I enjoyed the Olympics much better when we used our amateurs. It was so much more exciting and rewarding when our amateurs beat other countries pros.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

You tried to rag on Canada for whatever reason. You failed.

I laughed when someone mentioned Canada could get an Olympic medal. You seemed very adamant to argue that.

I posted to most up-to-date list where Canada ranks among other nations - which happens to be 21st. So yes, statistically there are at least 12 teams better ranked than Canada.

You have yet to provide me of proof otherwise.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

So let me get this straight, last year team USA with players like Jason Tatum, Kemba Walker, Khris Middleton (all All-Stars this year) and Donovan Mitchell only made it to 7th place in the World Championships...

but a team with Tristan Thompson, SGA and Dwight Powell are meant to do well in the upcoming Olympics - IF they qualify.

Sorry, was meant to tag @bksballer89 in this post.

Love to know what you think.

 

[bksballer89]

Sorry, was meant to tag @bksballer89 in this post.

Love to know what you think.

Jamaal Murray & SGA are really good.

I would like to make a bet with you

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Jamaal Murray & SGA are really good.

I would like to make a bet with you

How far are they going to get?

 

[bksballer89]

How far are they going to get?

You listed Greece and Turkey as teams better than them. Only 1 of them of the 3 can make the olympics. 1 week bet on who make the Olympics between the 3. I got Canada and you get the other 2

 

[thunderc]

If anyone wants to bet against whatever team USA team is put on the floor to not win the gold I got you covered.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

You listed Greece and Turkey as teams better than them. Only 1 of them of the 3 can make the olympics. 1 week bet on who make the Olympics between the 3. I got Canada and you get the other 2

Sure. That'll work

 

[raptorlife4]

Sure. That'll work

Loser needs an avi of the country's flag

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Loser needs an avi of the country's flag

You in too?

 

[Darth Dawkins]

Wow that blew up.
Keep in mind that Canada has never ever fielded a roster like that. Nobody could ever be bothered to play for us. Rowan Barrett (RJs dad) and Nash were the only guys we could count on. All the NBA guys jumped on board recently. Probably around the time Nurse was named Head Coach. You are seeing the Vince Carter effect in full effect. Most of these guys are from the GTA. RJ and KO might have been the only guys you have heard of on the team six months ago. Everyone else has commited since.

 

[Darth Dawkins]

Possibly TT as well, not 100% though, don't follow the National Team very much. But if the BC alone shows up they will be dangerous.