2024 Paris Olympics Basketball | IBN PH Discussion Thread

[Giannis34GOD]

there is a high chance since it's not a gold mine for USA, plus with a lot of controversy surrounding it, and I'd rather watch pro boxing than Olympic boxing first of all 3 rounds is too short to really see a clear winner

I’m also in for scrapping of boxing in 2028, even it is our medal hopeful since before because of controversies surrounding them… better fix their problems first before return…

[Giannis34GOD]

With a box and one, why does it have to be in the hands of Booker? They have LBJ, KD, AD and Embiid.

With a permanent double-team on Curry, they can manipulate a 2 vs 1 at any spot on the court.

Of all of those 5 guys on the floor, Booker is somehow the least impact players among you mentioned… but that is the advantage always of USA.. because they are too loaded, their very least performer is also one of the best players too… that is unfair advantage USA has over other international teams…

[Giannis34GOD]

I'm talking about a well-constructed and well-prepared USA in a knockout Olympic game (where they actually care). Still just a few countries capable of beating that, no chance in hell it's 12.

It still almost requires a golden generation from another country (last time they didn't win gold in the Olympics is 20 years ago when Ginobili's Argentina golden generation won it), too bad because in every 4 years there's a different country that's hitting that prime timing whereas the US has to match with everyone constantly.

France's coming peak with Wemby and their young guys the next 12 years will be concerning for the US.

Not just France… look at the age roster of Serbia, Canada and Germany? All of them mostly are young and they will be better in 2028.. Lithuania is also a very good team that capable of upset too.. Australia also have couple of young players too aside from Giddey that will make them dangerous… Bahamas also the next team that we should look for… they have lots of nba talents plus players playing in us ncaa and some overseas talent… they are the like Canada before 2023 World Cup, just need to have better program and preparation and they are very dangerous, South Sudan is also capable upsetting higher ranked teams, they also give USA hard time in their 2 meetings this summer… also in the mix of surprising any teams are Turkey (they have 5 current nba players led by Sengun and Osman), Spain (their next in line youngsters are coming and wait for Mohammed Dabone), Dominican Republic (I want to see their 5 current nba players commit together led by KAT) and Nigeria (if they resolve their internal problems inside their federation and start focus on basketball again, they have currently have 5 nba players and lots of players playing overseas as import)…

[CoJ]

FIBA having difficulty attracting the top stars, US probably will send another b team IMG_2059.jpg

[greenarcher]

USA should send players who want to play for the flag.

[Giannis34GOD]

FIBA having difficulty attracting the top stars, US probably will send another b team IMG_2059.jpg

I don't think FIBA thinks that way... They always been snub by USA stars since then... As long as Luka (as always he will play), Wemby (he will play for sure because they don't have automatically qualification this time), Giannis, and some international stars then FIBA is ok with that.. and also remember, USA is automatically qualified in 2028 Olympics as host... I see Chet and Flagg will lead USA in 2027 world cup ..

[Giannis34GOD]

What is issue with Yulo's GF? Why she was bashed by many? And why some Filipinos still with Caloy's mother, even she take out almost all of Caloy's money and lastly she's more supporting Japan than her son? It's too toxic within Caloy's camp... Actually I don't like Caloy's Mom when she not supporting her son and she's mocking with she supporting more with Japan... That's red flag already...

[Crustacean]

What is issue with Yulo's GF? Why she was bashed by many? And why some Filipinos still with Caloy's mother, even she take out almost all of Caloy's money and lastly she's more supporting Japan than her son? It's too toxic within Caloy's camp... Actually I don't like Caloy's Mom when she not supporting her son and she's mocking with she supporting more with Japan... That's red flag already...

Caloy's mom is awful I think we can all agree on that.

But the girlfriend is not doing herself any favors by the way she has behaved before and after Caloy won a medal. So you can't help people thinking of her as a gold digger, or clout chaser.

A few examples:

1. Caloy says she has income, but from where? She does not have a job other than being an influencer. Even if you look at her social media pages, her followers and combined views are a far cry from influencers who earn big bucks from YouTube or Tiktok.

2. She keeps inserting herself into the spotlight when she should just be in the background. See that video explanation Caloy posted. Why did she need to be there? (And her constant giggling was not a good look)

[Giannis34GOD]

Caloy's mom is awful I think we can all agree on that.

But the girlfriend is not doing herself any favors by the way she has behaved before and after Caloy won a medal. So you can't help people thinking of her as a gold digger, or clout chaser.

A few examples:

1. Caloy says she has income, but from where? She does not have a job other than being an influencer. Even if you look at her social media pages, her followers and combined views are a far cry from influencers who earn big bucks from YouTube or Tiktok.

2. She keeps inserting herself into the spotlight when she should just be in the background. See that video explanation Caloy posted. Why did she need to be there? (And her constant giggling was not a good look)

I guess she want to be a celebrity... She was former music performer in the past... This is her chance to be a celebrity.. Well, this is Caloy's first GF.. so he is so in love with her... But anyway he has brothers and sisters who are also good in gymnastics... Both are very potential gold medalist if they were support by our sectors right... And with boxing's potential to be scrap at 2028 Olympics, we should turn our focus on athletics, gymnastics and weightlifting... We can still produce medals on those 3 categories... Although still hoping boxing still there at 2028...

[CoJ]

Caloy's mom is awful I think we can all agree on that.

But the girlfriend is not doing herself any favors by the way she has behaved before and after Caloy won a medal. So you can't help people thinking of her as a gold digger, or clout chaser.

A few examples:

1. Caloy says she has income, but from where? She does not have a job other than being an influencer. Even if you look at her social media pages, her followers and combined views are a far cry from influencers who earn big bucks from YouTube or Tiktok.

2. She keeps inserting herself into the spotlight when she should just be in the background. See that video explanation Caloy posted. Why did she need to be there? (And her constant giggling was not a good look)

Saw rumors on reddit and discord that the gf has a onlyfans acct

but hey its 2024

[JOI2dWorld]

Saw rumors on reddit and discord that the gf has a onlyfans acct

but hey its 2024

there are plenty of athletes from other countries that has onlyfans account but mostly the accounts are just like a normal instagram account, though there are Paig Vanzant and Grace Charis that show more skin, the former WNBA and Australian player Liz Cambage is in between as some of her PPVs were naked

[CoJ]

there are plenty of athletes from other countries that has onlyfans account but mostly the accounts are just like a normal instagram account, though there are Paig Vanzant and Grace Charis that show more skin, the former WNBA and Australian player Liz Cambage is in between as some of her PPVs were naked

Yup, there’s also a canadian olympian/gold medalist who has a OF account

[JOI2dWorld]

just watched UEFA supercup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta, i am kinda thinking what if Fiba organize a supercup match between Olympic gold medalist and Fiba WC Champs if both winners are from different countries

[Giannis34GOD]

The toxicity of the fans here Philippines is too much.. their hate towards Yulo is now below the belt.. they don't know what is the real reason of family problems within Yulo camp.. they even pray of his failure in next Olympics because he doesn't forgive his mother... That's sucks... Honestly, the Filipinos are the worst fans on earth... Only here you will see his countrymen will pray for his/her failure due to personal/family reasons... I don't see this on other countries...

[greenarcher]

Going Bulilit and ABSCBN joining the Chloe mocking bandwagon.