oldmate15 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 So far, Australia is winning 51-47 at half time. I am surprised that Australia can match up to the USA team. Anyone else watching this? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctebah Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 kinda watching it over the net. my money's on australia. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584390931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 USA's lost all respect if they lose this one... no one will care anymore. Just because they didn't play. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584390965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japlabot Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 I noticed a few minutes ago when the score was 47-51. It's now 51-58! This is fantastic what the hell happened to the Americans?? nobody knew they were really all hype! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584390995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Veteran Posted August 19, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 19, 2004 Final 89-79, US over the Aussies Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584391199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Is Shane Heal playing for Australia again this year? That dude can shoot the rock like nobody's business. If so, how did he do? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584391208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaic Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 USA is looking better and better ;] saturday they will face lithuanian power :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584391210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KzR Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 I'll rather the Americans lose. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584391213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
golazo Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 shane heal hit 19 points off 7 for 17, andrew bogut who plays college ball for utah hit 11 points and 8 rebounds... and australia hit 14 for 26 from 3-point range Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584391222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Very good -- I watched it up until I had to go to school. They were looking better, but still not what they're capable of. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584393888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
comped Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 I remember when chuck daly was the coach of the original dream team. He never got off his chair or called a timeout. This Larry Brown cannot put his ass down and stop yelling. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584397164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
golazo Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 theres a difference in the teams, the original dream team could probably beat the current us outfit by 30 points on any night Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584397175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 theres a difference in the teams, the original dream team could probably beat the current us outfit by 30 points on any night No doubt about that. The Dream Team has been getting weaker and weaker with each Olympics. The first Dream Team in 1992 is probably one of the best, if not THE best basketball team ever assembled. They destroyed every single one of their opponents. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584398548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 21, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 21, 2004 By an average of 32.1 points :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584401675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I remember when chuck daly was the coach of the original dream team. He never got off his chair or called a timeout. This Larry Brown cannot put his ass down and stop yelling. How do you coach players like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, etc.? Those guys knew how to play against various factors (zone defense, traps, double-teams, big teams, small teams). Even Christian Laettner had the knowledge to play from his 4 years at Duke under Coach K. This year's team has MAYBE 3 players that played more than 3 years of college ball. Believe me, college basketball (college sports for that matter) are alot more important than people think. The rules are more diverse and vary, teams are very different which gives you a chance to play against multiple defenses/offenses/situations, and the coaching is alot more direct. I think the NBA experiment should be over, it's not even fun to watch. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584404728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolvereen Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I agree with you there! I prefer college over pro anyday. Can't wait for USC's first football game. :-) I think the main differnce w/ the "Dream Team" has nothing to do with coaches, hype, or talent though even. I think it has to do with thte quality of person that is palying now. Those big names you mentioned like Jordan, Johnson, etc, they were heros. They were awesome players that even non-sports fans enjoyed watching. They respected people though. They didn't talk down to people. THey didn't go around screaming we're the best. I think if these new players concentrated less on their gold rings and mercedes and more on learning to play OUTSIDE the key, they'd improve. Their way too concerned with layups and having their face on a poster or soda bottle.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584404768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I agree with you there! I prefer college over pro anyday. Can't wait for USC's first football game. :-)I think the main differnce w/ the "Dream Team" has nothing to do with coaches, hype, or talent though even. I think it has to do with thte quality of person that is palying now. Those big names you mentioned like Jordan, Johnson, etc, they were heros. They were awesome players that even non-sports fans enjoyed watching. They respected people though. They didn't talk down to people. THey didn't go around screaming we're the best. I think if these new players concentrated less on their gold rings and mercedes and more on learning to play OUTSIDE the key, they'd improve. Their way too concerned with layups and having their face on a poster or soda bottle.... Ahhh, USC. I go to the Notre Dame game every other year they play in LA. Hate the Trojans! :) I agree with your comment on the respect issues. I remember in 1992 before every game, the players were willing to take pictures with the opposing team, sign autographs, joke around with them, etc. Of course, they laid the hammer down during the game. On one of the Michael Jordan videos ("Air Time"), there's a little chapter on the Olympics (preliminaries and the Games) and they have video of the practices. Guys were going hard during practice, never letting up, and even trash talking each other (this was the summer after the Bulls beat the Blazers and Drexler and Jordan would chat it up; Magic would tell Michael he had 3 more to go until he got 5, etc. etc.) What really impresses me as well is that was Jordan's SECOND Olympics, and he respected it just as much as he did in 1984. I would love to see the Dream Team (there's only one) play now against these improved internation teams. I'm sure they would still win, but it would give us a chance to REALLY witness how great those players were. I would love to see Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, and Chris Mullin break down zone defenses with their shooting. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584404835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unique Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I think its funny that the amount one NBA player on the US team gets paid is more than most countries have for their oympic basketball program...and some countries, more then they get for their olympic programs straight up.. crazy over-paid atheletes...go get a real job. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584404852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolvereen Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I love the Notre Dame - USC fame. Its always fun trash talking my friend who's a ND fan. WHoever you root for though, its always a great game! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/205851-olympics-bball-aus-vs-usa/#findComment-584405374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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