2010 WC absentees

[Franz]

Quite honestly, I don't care anymore. At a point, where I don't even want to watch the WC when it comes around. FIBA is the biggest reason why the WC is suffering and will continue to suffer. You would have figured after 2006 they would have done their BEST to promote the event. But no, too cocky for their own good.

Here's to hoping that the WC absolutely sucks.

[rikhardur]

Quite honestly, I don't care anymore. At a point, where I don't even want to watch the WC when it comes around. FIBA is the biggest reason why the WC is suffering and will continue to suffer. You would have figured after 2006 they would have done their BEST to promote the event. But no, too cocky for their own good.

Here's to hoping that the WC absolutely sucks.

Could you elaborate on that?

[mvblair]

It's not even a guarantee that Argentina qualifies for the London considering only two teams from the 2011 Americas go to Olympics.

USA (if they don't win 2010 WC)
Brazil

or

USA
Puerto Rico

Their only other opportunity is through Olympic Qualifying Tournament but even that's a gamble. All in all, I sure hope Ginobili knows what he's doing because next year could be his last with Argentina NT.

No, it's not a guarantee, Franz. Even with Ginobili, Argentina isn't a "lock" for London.

Magnano is going to help Brazil a lot and they'll be bringing a lot of star players. If Magnano can get them playing together for the first time since the '90s, they'll be tough.

Puerto Rico is still question mark for me. They've got a few veterans still on their team (pure speculation, but I don't think Arroyo is going) and some great young players, like Barea, Diaz, and Sanchez.

So, if Manu doesn't show up, they're going to have a tough fight, that's for sure.

[Federoy]

Quite honestly, I don't care anymore. At a point, where I don't even want to watch the WC when it comes around. FIBA is the biggest reason why the WC is suffering and will continue to suffer. You would have figured after 2006 they would have done their BEST to promote the event. But no, too cocky for their own good.

Here's to hoping that the WC absolutely sucks.

I agree with you on FIBA's efforts. I don't think they've done enough to promote the WC as a premiere event, especially when you consider all the hype that the World Cup has received over the past several months. I've always been in favor of new ideas for the WC tournament. Not only should it be promoted more but it should be reformated. They should seriously think about getting rid of the single host nation format and either have a Davis Cup style tournament where countries host round-by-round games, or have a regional system where multiple countries host the event at multiple sites.

[rikhardur]

It seems that Pau Gasol will not play the World Cup, today he more or less confirmed it

His brother did: http://translate.google.com/translat...&sl=auto&tl=en. Pau is out.

[mvblair]

Dwight Howard might be out, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Apparently, he wants to rest, make a movie, and be in a reality TV show.

[Straight forward]

Dwight Howard might be out, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Apparently, he wants to rest, make a movie, and be in a reality TV show.

I guess, most of the fans want to see all the best players coming to WC, but on other hand as USA concerning I think It would be interesting to see how deep USA could be. I mean, can they dominate without Wade, Lebron, Anthony, Howard. If they would lose Kobe and Bosh as well, than It would be a real challenge for them

Spain is a question mark as well without Gasol. Two of the top contenders will have absentees.

[NorCal]

I guess, most of the fans want to see all the best players coming to WC, but on other hand as USA concerning I think It would be interesting to see how deep USA could be. I mean, can they dominate without Wade, Lebron, Anthony, Howard. If they would lose Kobe and Bosh as well, than It would be a real challenge for them

Spain is a question mark as well without Gasol. Two of the top contenders will have absentees.

I admit I'd like to see how deep our team can be without its top tier players. Plus, of course, it gives the next generation a chance to get some international basketball experience.
Also, we can see if Coach K and his staff have really learned anything about international basketball tactics over the last few years as, presumably, they would need to be more tactical instead of simply running and pressing all the time.

[pohani komarac]

http://www.kosarka.hr/main.asp?dir=news&newsid=33096

Lorbek out of WC?

"Ne osjećam da bih bio od koristi reprezentaciji", rekao je 26-godišnji centar. "Nikakvu pauzu nisam imao već dvije godine, a sigurno ću se odazvati pozivu za EuroBasket 2011. godine."

"I don't feal I would be usfull to NT", said 26 year old center. "I didn't have any pause for two years, but I will surley be there for EuroBasket 2011."

[Straight forward]

It only means he doesn't care too much about NT and thinks about what's better for his career in the club. Barsa had great rotation in all positions, I don't see why Lorbek should be tired that much. If he won't play, Slovenia will have problems with frontline.

[Franz]

It only means he doesn't care too much about NT and thinks about what's better for his career in the club. Barsa had great rotation in all positions, I don't see why Lorbek should be tired that much. If he won't play, Slovenia will have problems with frontline.

I'm curious if he's interested about the NBA and Indiana because his decision doesn't make much sense.

[mbenga]

I guess, most of the fans want to see all the best players coming to WC, but on other hand as USA concerning I think It would be interesting to see how deep USA could be. I mean, can they dominate without Wade, Lebron, Anthony, Howard. If they would lose Kobe and Bosh as well, than It would be a real challenge for them

Somethig like

CP3 - Deron - Rose
Joe Johnson - OJ Mayo
Durant - Gerald Wallace
Boozer - Love
Amare - Brook Lopez - Perkins

Not bad.

[Victorious]

Somethig like

CP3 - Deron - Rose
Joe Johnson - OJ Mayo
Durant - Gerald Wallace
Boozer - Love
Amare - Brook Lopez - Perkins

Not bad.

Very risky. This could be another bronze team or worse. Don´t forget that the Redeem team was the result of a 4 year programme. I can see this team loosing in an exhibition game already.

[Franz]

Very risky. This could be another bronze team or worse. Don´t forget that the Redeem team was the result of a 4 year programme. I can see this team loosing in an exhibition game already.

That team wouldn't even finish in the top 6.

[Jon_Koncak]

That team wouldn't even finish in the top 6.

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