I don’t understand why now Allstars don’t play in these games. It’s the best none NBA basketball you are going to get. And in terms of Xs and Os the international game is always a year ahead. Players get to see new sets and defenses, that will 100% be showing up in the NBA.
USA loses to Lithuania 110-104, Lithuania hits 14 3's
Submitted 1 year ago by Moeaverage@lemmy.world to nba@lemmy.world
https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/game/0309/USA-Lithuania
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NatakuNox@lemmy.world 1 year ago
phario@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
That’s like asking why, if you’re a programmer why you don’t just work for another company on your day off. O
NBA players are professionals. They’re paid to play in the NBA season. They get plenty of tailored Xs and Os in their season and post season. They probably all need permission from their teams or stipulations on their contract that they can compete in the off season. If they get hurt, they (and their team) stand to lose millions of dollars.
ConditionOverload@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Mainly because of injuries. If they get injured here and have to take time off during the season, then that’s going to cost them a chance at an NBA championship. It’s as easy as that.
zerotu@infosec.pub 1 year ago
Yeah no kidding, some dude lost a kidney earlier. I would never trade a kidney for a chance at FIBA gold.
Ph0mX@kbin.social 1 year ago
At least USA will still be in the QF .. this is hopefully a reality check for them
mill_city@lemmy.zip 1 year ago
For sure. If they had to take an L, it’s basically the best time to do it.