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For FIBA allowing lots of physical play this is terrible.
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Itâs a bad call no doubt, but I still donât know how you as a defender even allow yourself to get that close to the shooter in that situation. Donât even give the ref an opportunity to see something that isnât there. Donât give the offensive player the chance to flail his body and make it look like a foul.
If he makes a 3 where youâre 2 feet off of him with a hand up, tip your cap, go make your free throws and win the game.
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Kobe Bufkin just got sad and canât figure out why.
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Jimmer Fredette is on the 3x3 team?
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Jimmer Fredette, Canyon BerryâŚa very punchable team
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yeah he made the 3x3 team good when he started playing a couple years ago
He hit the shot with 10 seconds left. I donât think you freely give up a 3 point look with that much time left. Too many things can happen in the FIBA game.
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Yup, theyâre expected to contend for the medal.
NBA canât play 3x3 because they didnât meet the qualification to play in the 3x3. WNBA players are different because they went through the FIBA organization for the events. Thatâs why HVL is on the team.
Haley Van Lith is also not in the WNBA
wait really? I figured it was just an active choice since they have regular tournaments that NBA guys wouldnât be interested in.
Ok so I think my thought and your thought coexist and are saying the same thing, as the tournaments happen year round and usually during the nba season
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Yes, there is nothing formally preventing NBA players from playing 3x3 in the Olympics.
They functionally wonât ever because theyâd need to participate in 3x3 international tournaments prior to the Olympics
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right, yes. appears that most all the best teams are guys that exclusively play 3x3.
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She couldnât guard anyone today. Got abused repeatedly.
yeah, she also was their best offensive player at times. seems like theyâre in a tough spot as they had to replace Cameron Brink, then Rhyne Howard has been injured. So theyâve only been practicing for a week.
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I think itâs mostly also that WNBA players are pretty accustomed (unfortunately) to playing 2 seasons at this stage, and both Rhyne Howard and Dearica Hamby have been playing USA 3x3 in lieu of playing a foreign league.
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The final outcome of the game would beg to differ!
I imagine the odds of losing are extremely low when you let a sub-40% shooter attempt a 3 when they are down by 4 with 10 seconds left. Even if he doesnât make the 3 and have a chance at a 4 point play, the odds of making FTs is likely greater than making the 3 if you defend tightly and run that risk of fouling. The odds of losing increases exponentially if you give up a 4 point play!
Japan also shot 12/14 FTs for the game. If France hits the 3, make 2 FTs and then you can foul France with now presumably like 5 seconds left or take your chances that France misses a last second prayer.
Didnât Robbie Hummel do some 3x3?
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Yeah he was doing it, he was on the team that failed to qualify for Tokyo.
USA playing Serbia in 3x3 right now. Apparently Serbia is very good. 11 fouls in 3 minutes lol
yes but he is not included in the statement due to it being limited to âthe best teamsâ
robbie, if youâre reading, big fan
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Robbie reveal yourself!!!
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