Draymond Green Show - Rudy Gobert Benched + Medal Round Game 1s
Aug 7, 2024
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Rudy Gobert, a notable basketball player from France, discusses his recent benching during the Olympics. Kevin Durant, Team USA's all-time leading scorer, shares insights on his historic performance. They dive into the medal round for Olympic men's basketball, breaking down Serbia's victory over Australia and Canada's elimination. The trio also debates the need for NBA players in the US 3x3 team and evaluates Victor Wembanyama’s rising star potential. It's a lively conversation about the dynamics of international basketball!
Kevin Durant's achievement as Team USA's all-time leading scorer underscores the team's depth and offensive versatility in Olympic basketball.
Germany's strong continuity and experienced roster position them as a significant contender, demonstrating the competitive evolution in international basketball.
Deep dives
Team USA's Dominance in Basketball
Team USA continues to demonstrate its overwhelming strength in the basketball arena, recently achieving a significant victory over Brazil by 35 points. This achievement highlights the longstanding prowess of Team USA, contrasting it with other countries' efforts to catch up. Kevin Durant's record as the all-time leading scorer for Team USA reflects not only his individual talent but also the overall depth of the roster. The team's ability to have different players lead in scoring across multiple games showcases their versatile offensive strategy, making it difficult for any rival nation to compete.
Serbia's Limited Chances Against Team USA
While Serbia is speculated to be a potential threat to Team USA, its lack of exceptional guard play significantly hinders its competitiveness. Despite Nikola Jokic's talent, the absence of strong supporting guards makes it challenging for Serbia to match Team USA's overall skill level. Serbia's previous close games have relied heavily on exceptional three-point shooting, but Team USA's defensive strength could neutralize that advantage. As Team USA refines its gameplay and consistency, even teams like Serbia will find it nearly impossible to secure a victory.
The Rise of Germany in International Basketball
Germany emerges as a formidable contender in international basketball, touted as the second-best team following Team USA. The German team exhibits strong continuity and chemistry, with players having collaborated for years and showcasing their skills on the world stage. Players like Dennis Schroeder and Mo Wagner demonstrate their capacity to control games, making Germany a serious threat for any opponent. In contrast, teams like Canada struggle to match Germany's depth and experience, indicating that Germany may soon be a major force in Olympic basketball.
Draymond Green breaks down the first day of the medal round for Olympic men's basketball including Kevin Durant becoming Team USA's all-time leading scorer, Serbia beating Australia, Rudy Gobert getting benched for France, Victor Wembanyama's performance, Canada getting eliminated, previewing the medal round, why the US 3x3 team needs NBA players, and more.
Timeline 0:00 Start 2:50 Kevin Durant Makes History 10:00 Disagree With Brian Windhorst 15:00 Rudy Gobert Benched 22:00 3x3 Team USA