The Ryen Russillo Podcast Chris Ryan on Team USA, ‘Presumed Innocent,’ ‘The Bear,’ Philly, and Mail-It-in Summer Questions
Jul 11, 2024
Chris Ryan, film critic, talks NBA pressures, Joel Embiid's challenges, and family grudges. They discuss Team USA's exhibition win, TV shows, and summer-themed questions. The episode also includes life advice on holding grudges against family members.
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Early Chaos Exposed Team Cohesion Gap
- Team USA's sloppy early play versus Canada highlighted cohesion, not talent, as the real issue.
- Steve Kerr and star players can't fix turnovers and ball security without practice together.
Bam-AD Pairing Shows Promise, Raises Spacing Questions
- Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo together showed promising defensive chemistry and playmaking potential.
- But modern spacing concerns make long-term frontcourt fits with Bam uncertain without additional shooters.
Talent Gap Still Favors Team USA
- The talent depth gap between the U.S. and other countries remains large despite international stars emerging.
- Many Team Canada players wouldn't be locks for Team USA, underlining U.S. depth advantage.