I think it's still too early to make predictions. I don't know if Spain is going to medal, but I'm enjoying this sweet period before the old guard rides into the sunset; hopefully with some weight around their necks. Throughout exhibition games and today against Japan you can clearly see the guidelines of this team, building upon 2019 success while adding even more useful pieces. We have a style that is both efficient and suited to our player's strengths. And we stick to it against every opponent, big or small. The buy-in from players and coaches is complete. This is a stark contrast against other teams which look discombobulated (like USA or Argentina), or depend on a couple stars (like Slovenia or Japan).
In the end, small details can decide tournaments, and Spain can easily fall in quarterfinals like it has been our fate in other tournaments that begun auspiciously enough. But the confidence and commitment to a greater goal that this roster is displaying, that's satisfying enough if we keep it, even in a loss.
BTW, you may want to add Ricky Rubio to your MVP ballots. What he's doing this summer is outstanding so far. Dominated France, USA, and now Japan while only playing around 20 minutes. All while playing defence, unlike other MVP candidates...
