Olympics 2024

[WillE]

I think the main issue is that with every generation we are getting further away from the required skillsets to play under FIBA rules. How many young star player know how to play without the ball? How many of them have an inbetween/midrange/post game? How many have the required handles/footwork (when refs are calling travels/carries)?

It's actually kinda the other way around. US players don't get away from FIBA basketball, international teams are closing up to the US.

For various reasons, obviously. But one certainly is the NBA rules. While everybody seems to blame the FIBA rules, I have yet to see one arguing for the other direction and question the NBA for their direction. I for my part would love to see less "show" and more real, honest competition. Without superstar calls and non-calls and whatsoever. I just doubt the league will ever have the balls for that...