08-10-2024, 03:13 PM
(08-10-2024, 02:51 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: France is not that good. They would not even have qualified without the home Olympics and their over-physical style that killed Canada and Germany offensively would never be allowed anywhere else. It´s the same story on the women´s side.
But they have the individual talent. What is hurting them is the US-like approach and style of play that doesn't translate to FIBA rules. You don't need the best available NBA talent. You need the best possible FIBA team.
Gobert for example has never been good in FIBA tournaments. But he is their superstar NBA big and will always get a roster/starting spot. Joffrey Lauvergne on the other looked way better when he played for France but hasn't made the roster since 2018.