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  • #31
    If this Argentina team wins, it would be the biggest surprise in FIBA world cup, ever. I think the Spaniards have them, especially mentally.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by Picek View Post
      don't know if it was mentioned in any other topics but Argentina is the only country who made it to quarterfinals (and now finals obviously) without having a single player in NBA.
      neither on the team here or at all.

      France, USA, Spain, Serbia, Czech, Poland (Gortat), Australia all have at least one player in NBA.
      Argentina is without.
      Sorry to burst your bubble, but Gortat was cut in February and didn't sign with any other team, he's a still a free agent to this day. So technically he's not playing in the NBA. Actually he had mentioned in the past he would retire once his contract was up, and there are no talks of him being in conversations with any franchise, so we may even consider him a former player.

      Anyway I agree with the general idea of Argentina being a cinderella team and punching well above their weight. Even though they have plenty of players with NBA experience (Scola, LaprovĂ­ttola, Brussino, Garino), as you say most contenders can fill the roster with more accomplished players.

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      • #33
        Someones post on Instagram ''Messi should join this Argentina team, its the only other chance he'll get at winning a world cup ''
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        • #34
          I'm looking forward to this, though I'm still disapointed about team USA it's kind of nice to have a final where I can sit back and just enjoy the game. No rooting interest here, let the best team win, with no controversy.
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          • #35
            Originally posted by Picek View Post
            don't know if it was mentioned in any other topics but Argentina is the only country who made it to quarterfinals (and now finals obviously) without having a single player in NBA.
            neither on the team here or at all.

            France, USA, Spain, Serbia, Czech, Poland (Gortat), Australia all have at least one player in NBA.
            Argentina is without.
            The team being primarily active and lead from the back court with ACB/Euroleague players, this is a big win for Europe over the NBA. This tournament has surely been the most stacked ever with NBA players.

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            • #36
              go España, all the way baby

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Tesla View Post
                The team being primarily active and lead from the back court with ACB/Euroleague players, this is a big win for Europe over the NBA. This tournament has surely been the most stacked ever with NBA players.
                14 from 24 of the players in both rosters were playing at the ACB last season. And only 4 at the NBA. ACB rules!

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                • #38
                  Honestly you have to enjoy basketball, it has been a great World Cup even though I wanted my team to go further but many factors influenced it to not happen, but teams like Spain and Argentina have worked hard to get to the final phase of the tournament and the winner will truly deserve the World Cup.

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Modis View Post
                    Someones post on Instagram ''Messi should join this Argentina team, its the only other chance he'll get at winning a world cup ''
                    If Messi would join, Argies would be destined to finish 2nd, probably after OT or penalty shoot-out with Messi missing one

                    Overall, not the final I expected to see, far from that. Argentina is definitely the biggest surprise to me and the sweet one, loved Scola's game ever since early Baskonia days, no one else deserves this trophy more than him being so dedicated to NT for years. Have absolutely nothing against Spain, but this time Argentina will have all of my support

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                    • #40
                      I respect Luis Scola. I think he's the greatest FIBA player ever along with Parker, Pau Gasol and Nowitzki but this time I don't expect great performance from him. Marc Gasol is probably the best 1on1 big man defender in the world. It won't be that easy like against Rudy Gobert, who is very good help defender but decent 1on1 defender. In order to win, Argentina guards should put extra effort and 3's. Campazzo is key player. My heart is with Argentina but Spain looks favorite to me.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by vivo View Post
                        I wonder how many women Marc Gasol has had sex with, there might be a hidden factor
                        2000+, no big deal.
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                        • #42
                          it's interesting to think that the world thought that the time of both these teams are already done. we are all wrong.

                          if you think of it, this argentina is relatively young outside scola. if this team can keep their momentum, we will see the second coming of golden generation.

                          on the part of spain, i think the passing of torch already here with ricky rubio is now co-leading the team with marc gasol. also, they have lots talent from their youth squad.

                          lot's of admiration from both of these teams.
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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by ja.he View Post
                            it's interesting to think that the world thought that the time of both these teams are already. we are all wrong.

                            if you think of it, this argentina is relatively young outside scola. if this team can keep their momentum, we will see the second coming of golden generation.
                            Well, IMO that won't happen. That golden generation was way more talented. Some might say that overall international bball got worse with lot of top NTs declined more or less, so Argentina might have a shot be among contenders even being weakened, but if to measure talent alone that Argentina from 00s were waaay ahead current one

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                            • #44
                              If Spain doesn't win this, then they underachieve big time. What a magnificent opportunity for the Spaniards having to play Argentina and not the USA, Serbia (again) or France. Cinderella teams like Argentina usually are exposed by the time they reach the final. It is extremely rare that they actually go all the way and win the title.
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                              • #45
                                I think Argentina will win and rather easily.I'm still kinda shocked by how easily they dismantled both Serbia and France.I see no reason why they couldnt do the same to Spain.I dont think any of Argentina's players are top class and winning the trophy wont change my mind.But they do play impressively as a unit and with confidence and unlimited energy on both ends of the floor right now.Maybe their two month preparation paid off.They look like a team in mid season form.

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