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Finally non-Lithuanian poster overrated Lithuania in ranking thread Quite historical post I must say People tend to hate consistent results of Lithuania (which they always treat as over achievement) and I doubt it's only because of annoyance of Lith posters. And most people are ready to absolutely ignore the fact that Lithuania stands as 4th-3rd team in FIBA ranking like forever any minute. I have to say I grew out of that complex, used to take it kinda emotionally (and there always be the ones like G&B at the moment as far as this forum exists), but now I don't care a bit, even though I want my NT to do good.
yes, your post shows that you are clearly over it..
My rankings at this moment:
1. United States
2. Lithuania
Finally non-Lithuanian poster overrated Lithuania in ranking thread Quite historical post I must say People tend to hate consistent results of Lithuania (which they always treat as over achievement) and I doubt it's only because of annoyance of Lith posters. And most people are ready to absolutely ignore the fact that Lithuania stands as 4th-3rd team in FIBA ranking like forever any minute. I have to say I grew out of that complex, used to take it kinda emotionally (and there always be the ones like G&B at the moment as far as this forum exists), but now I don't care a bit, even though I want my NT to do good.
The "I like Serbian bbal school" guy has ranked Serbia twice 4th at the group and then again twice to be eliminated from the first knockout,while he thinks that Lithuania will win either silver or bronze.Get serious one time,you make other members show disrespectful behaviours towards Lithuanian guys because of your arrogant posts.
It's just my opinion and nothing else (I justify your opinion - your poorly completed in positions) of course if your front-line join Boban, you can take group and a higher place.
The "I like Serbian bbal school" guy has ranked Serbia twice 4th at the group and then again twice to be eliminated from the first knockout,while he thinks that Lithuania will win either silver or bronze.Get serious one time,you make other members show disrespectful behaviours towards Lithuanian guys because of your arrogant posts.
The "I like Serbian bbal school" guy has ranked Serbia twice 4th at the group and then again twice to be eliminated from the first knockout,while he thinks that Lithuania will win either silver or bronze.Get serious one time,you make other members show disrespectful behaviours towards Lithuanian guys because of your arrogant posts.
I think it's very much impossible to predict who's gonna place how here, both groups can have surprises, especially B which is a complete unknown. The only realistic thing to expect is what most of people already said here:
Tier 1 - USA
Tier 2 - France, Spain and Serbia, in no particular order, although I would put Serbia above if Boban somehow ends up coming, that team could give USA a run for their money. Currently with Raduljica and Stimac against Cousins and Jordan... not gonna be fun. French and Spanish front court will be troublesome too.
For the rest, I don't know, perhaps I would put Lithuania alone in next tier, slightly above Argentina, Australia, Brazil and Croatia, just because its Lithuania, you can never underestimate them, and they are sure to put up a good fight with any of the tier 2 teams. Nigeria definitely above Venezuela and China.
Can make better estimates when we know full rosters of all teams, and maybe see few prep games with them.
logic say like that about top4 teams.But usually one favorite falls.Biggest chance for an upset in 1/4 in my opinnion will have Lithuania and Argentina.They are proven playoof teams.More chances will have that team thats gets Serbia in 1/4 from group A
Funniest thread of Eurobasket 2015 is back for Olympics... and it delivers again
Ok, I know it's a bit too early to rank the teams (for my liking), no final rosters, with some key players questionable, no friendlies for some teams, but some conclusions can be made
1. USA - no doubt here, even without some top players they are still obvious favorite
2-4. Spain, France, Serbia - 2nd tire of teams, most talented ones, most likely to fight for medals
Then it gets tough
Brazil and Argentina are aging, but playin' in South America is obviously advantage, moreover Brazil at home. On other hand I rate Lithuania as better team now, that team spirit Kazlauskas build during this Olympic cycle can't be ignored, so hard to make a choice now, probably it'll stay as 3 teams group for now, let's see if Lithuania will have D-Mo, if Argentina and Brazil will stay healthy till Olympics
5-7. Lithuania, Argentina, Brazil - no final, but there's still a shot for semi or maybe even bronze
8-10. Croatia, Australia, Nigeria - dark horses of the tournament. Still, maybe it's me, but it's hard to trust Croaita goin' for higher than that. The same for Australia, too unstable, unproven, having hard time against Euros. Nigeria has good pool of talent, but can they get the best out of it??? that's a question. 1/4 at best for all
11. Venezuela - nothing spectacular, but still tough team to beat on home continent, that should be enough not to finish last in group, but that's about all I'm afraid
12. China - simply IMO the worst team outthere
I guess till the start of the tournament it might change here and there, mostly in the middle of ranking
Not gonna even bother with you again mate you keep underestimating us when we proof to you year after year.. Will get back to you after Rio finishes okay. I dont want this fire again here like last time.
No brother. Let's write like this, to easier understand me.
1. United States
2. Serbia, Spain, France
3. Brazil, Australia
4. Argentina, Croatia, Lithuania - the same lavel
5.Venezuela, Nigeria, China
United States, Serbia, Spain, France, Brazil, Australia - all this teams are much better than Lithuania. We're talking about this year and by God, and on the next because you have a very bad team. You do not have a bright future. Maybe this is not like you because you're a Lithuanian, but that's a fact.
Not gonna even bother with you again mate you keep underestimating us when we proof to you year after year.. Will get back to you after Rio finishes okay. I dont want this fire again here like last time.
Again you standing out of everyone...9th ??? You're doing the same mistake as last year ranking Lithuania as low as possible until it actually starts to get retarded even for you.
No brother. Let's write like this, to easier understand me.
1. United States
2. Serbia, Spain, France
3. Brazil, Australia
4. Argentina, Croatia, Lithuania - the same lavel
5.Venezuela, Nigeria, China
United States, Serbia, Spain, France, Brazil, Australia - all this teams are much better than Lithuania. We're talking about this year and by God, and on the next because you have a very bad team. You do not have a bright future. Maybe this is not like you because you're a Lithuanian, but that's a fact.
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