Just for fun and boredom, let's make a US vs the World all star roster

[eaglesnut]

This world starting 5 would smash the US five.

Luka
SGA
Giannis
Jokic
Embiid

5 best players in the league there.

Curry
Edwards
Tatum
Lebron
AD

Ouch, only Tatum in his prime.

 

[shopson67]

This thread needs more Bronny, clearly

 

[Mebert]

On overall talent he is nowhere near this list. But Jaden McDaniels is a perfect fit for need. Elite D and solid rim protection, does not need the ball at all.

 

[fightinfunbags]

On overall talent he is nowhere near this list. But Jaden McDaniels is a perfect fit for need. Elite D and solid rim protection, does not need the ball at all.

This is really an important factor when putting together this team. You need guys who already know how to find a way to make an impact when they aren’t the best offensive option on the team.

I’m seeing it watching Embiid in the Olympics. He has no idea how to be a factor when he isn’t the main focus.

 

[MHSL82]

This thread needs more Bronny, clearly

 

[Shanemansj13]

Brunson? Meh.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Brunson? Meh.

Yeah what rules are we playing by? FIBA rules really impacts Brunson’s grifting

 

[Shanemansj13]

Too one dimensional?

Not at all. 6 assists per game when you play with a true PG is pretty damn good. A solid defender. I think he is a better defender than Booker

 

[Shanemansj13]

USA

It's a 12 man roster so if we are subtracting Brunson we need to add one more. You could add Mitchell but maybe that doesn't make sense with the lack of bigs. I would add another big BUT who is worthy? Looking at the rosters I don't see a big worthy.

I think they are deep for SG/SF and Lebron, KD or Tatum can play the 4. Center is not deep but they can live with it

Subtract: Brunson
Add : Mitchell

LeBron, Curry, Tatum, Edwards, Booker, KD, AD, Kawhi, J Brown, Adebayo, Ja, Mitchell

USA
PG - Curry, backup - Ja
SG - Edwards, backup - Booker, Mitchell
SF - KD, backup - Kawhi, J Brown
PF - Lebron, backup - Tatum
C - Bam/AD, backup - Bam/AD

WORLD

Luka, SGA, Jokic, Embiid, Giannis, Wemby, Markannen, Siakam, Porzingis, Murray, Bogdanovic, Brooks

They could create a death lineup with Giannis, Wemby and Jokic/Embiid. A lot of length and athleticism for this team.

I like the 11 you listed. They need another guard. You could probably subtract a guy like Wagner if there is a better option at guard. I think Schroder is a good fit instead of Giddey and he has olympic experience. I don't love their SG options bc of fit and Luka guarding SG's isn't ideal but I still think it's a hell of a lineup.

Only change is adding Murray and flipping Wagner for Brooks. Brooks is the pest they need and he is a better shooter than Wagner. Neither is getting a lot of playing time regardless.

Subtract: Wagner, Giddey
Add: Murray, Brooks, Embiid

WORLD
PG - SGA, backup - Murray
SG - Luka, backup - Bog
SF - Giannis, backup - Mark, Brooks
PF - Wemby, backup - Siakam, Zinger
C - Jokic/Embiid, backup - Embiid/Jokic

 

[fightinfunbags]

It's a 12 man roster so if we are subtracting Brunson we need to add one more. You could add Mitchell but maybe that doesn't make sense with the lack of bigs. I would add another big BUT who is worthy? Looking at the rosters I don't see a big worthy.

I think they are deep for SG/SF and Lebron, KD or Tatum can play the 4. Center is not deep but they can live with it

Subtract: Brunson
Add : Mitchell

US

LeBron, Curry, Tatum, Edwards, Booker, KD, AD, Kawhi, J Brown, Adebayo, Ja, Mitchell

USA
PG - Curry, backup - Ja
SG - Edwards, backup - Booker, Mitchell
SF - KD, backup - Kawhi, J Brown
PF - Lebron, backup - Tatum
C - Bam/AD, backup - Bam/AD

WORLD

Luka, SGA, Jokic, Giannis, Wemby, Markannen, Siakam, Porzingis, Murray, Bogdanovic, Brooks, Giddey

Giannis/Wemby could play at center but Zinger works or some combination after Jokic. They could create a death lineup with Giannis, Wemby and Jokic.

I like the 11 you listed. They need another guard. You could probably subtract a guy like Wagner if there is a better option at guard. I think Schroder is a good fit instead of Giddey and he has olympic experience but I leave Giddey on the roster. I don't love their SG options bc of fit and Luka guarding SG's isn't ideal but I still think it's a hell of a lineup.

Only change is adding Murray and flipping Wagner for Brooks. Brooks is the pest they need and he is a better shooter than Wagner. Neither is getting a lot of playing time regardless.

Subtract: Wagner
Add: Murray, Brooks

WORLD
PG - SGA, backup - Murray
SG - Luka, backup - Bog, Giddey
SF - Giannis, backup - Mark, Brooks
PF - Wemby, backup - Siakam
C - Jokic, backup - Zinger

Did Embiid retire?

 

[Shanemansj13]

Did Embiid retire?

Shit, he slipped my mind.

I will edit

I blame the OP bc he wasn't on the list

 

[Shanemansj13]

I hate adding Brooks but I give it to the guy...he has improved and he has a 3 ball. That gives him the nod over Wagner who is very inconsistent.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Shit, he slipped my mind.

I will edit

I blame the OP bc he wasn't on the list

Ha! I was wondering how he didn’t make either team

 

[thunderc]

Ha! I was wondering how he didn’t make either team

The real question is which team will he play on? I guess he could alternate.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The real question is which team will he play on? I guess he could alternate.

Now that’s he’s suited up for Team USA there’s no going back. Team USA needs Bigs as well.

 

[thunderc]

Now that’s he’s suited up for Team USA there’s no going back. Team USA needs Bigs as well.

I agree but after we pick these teams I suspect he will want to evaluate and pick on his own.

 

[msgkings322]

Shit, he slipped my mind.

I will edit

I blame the OP bc he wasn't on the list

The hell you say, he was the first name I listed lol

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Donovan Mitchell gets overlooked a lot for these things. I am so surprised he never been on the olympics yet

Lol Mitchell blows

That guy would be invisible as a #15 option

 

[Shanemansj13]

Lol Mitchell blows

That guy would be invisible as a #15 option

Stick to baseball

 

[Shanemansj13]

The hell you say, he was the first name I listed lol

LOL ok fine, the long comment in parenthesis threw me off.