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Re: The NBA Begins by Empega: 2:37am On Jul 21, 2024
WNBA All-Star Game: Thrilling Live Updates as USA Basketball Battles Team WNBA Ahead of Paris Olympics

How to Watch the WNBA All-Star Game
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV Channel: ABC
Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu

For the latest updates and live highlights, follow along with Soccer Clan 2pac as he provides real-time coverage of the WNBA All-Star Game.

Key Highlights and Moments
The game promises to be a thrilling contest as the top players from the WNBA compete against the elite squad of USA Basketball. With the Paris Olympics around the corner, this game serves as a crucial preparation match for Team USA, making it an unmissable event for basketball fans.

Aliyah Boston scoring over A'ja Wilson must leave South Carolina fans feeling conflicted. Moments later, Caitlin Clark pulls up to attempt a three-pointer but decides against it, smiling and muttering a four-letter word.

visit https://soccerclan.co.uk/wnba-star-game-thrilling-live-updates/
to follow the live update

Re: The NBA Begins by Empega: 2:40am On Jul 21, 2024
WNBA All-Star Game: Thrilling Live Updates as USA Basketball Battles Team WNBA Ahead of Paris Olympics

How to Watch the WNBA All-Star Game
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV Channel: ABC
Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu

For the latest updates and live highlights, follow along with Soccer Clan 2pac as he provides real-time coverage of the WNBA All-Star Game.

Key Highlights and Moments
The game promises to be a thrilling contest as the top players from the WNBA compete against the elite squad of USA Basketball. With the Paris Olympics around the corner, this game serves as a crucial preparation match for Team USA, making it an unmissable event for basketball fans.

Aliyah Boston scoring over A'ja Wilson must leave South Carolina fans feeling conflicted. Moments later, Caitlin Clark pulls up to attempt a three-pointer but decides against it, smiling and muttering a four-letter word.

to follow the live updates, visit https://soccerclan.co.uk/wnba-star-game-thrilling-live-updates/

Re: The NBA Begins by Empega: 4:00am On Jul 21, 2024
Arike Ogunbowale has been named the 2024 WNBA All-Star MVP after setting a new scoring record with 33 points, leading Team WNBA to a 117-109 victory over Team USA. Her stellar second-half performance was instrumental in securing the win and earning her the MVP honors.👇👇👇

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https://soccerclan.co.uk/wnba-star-game-thrilling-live-updates/

Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:11am On Jul 21, 2024
benji93:
As u mentioned in your previous posts, the best way to shut people up and show you deserve this is to play well. They now remember that he was the 55th pick, and so he's playing to his pick number, but they don't remember his father and coach in part sent him to the slaughterhouse. He better keep playing and improving, and later replicate it in the NBA, where there are a bunch of people he's supposedly better than, otherwise we will come for him again. cheesy grin
They want to pretend like if he was balling they won't have littered everyone's screen with jizz. Weird bunch. They want all praise no criticism

I was seeing ESPN tweeting about deflections, if e cough for court they will tweet about it.

Do you know what the 55th pick last season Isaiah Wong got? A two way contract. Played a total of 4 minutes and is now trapped in the G-league

They want us to shine the same spotlight on a kid fighting for his survival vs one who is secured for 4 years and is under no real pressure. Bronsexual math is a crazy thing
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m):
LeBron to be the flagbearer for the US at the Olympics. The first basketballer to do so. Another feather to his cap.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 10:01pm On Jul 22, 2024
Omo, LeBron ti takeover grin
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m):
steady986:
Omo, LeBron ti takeover grin
I have always liked his leadership qualities. Worth emulating imo. I hope some of it rubs off on Curry as well. I feel like Curry is a little too self deprecating at times. I would like to see him voice the direction of the warriors more post Klay. Curry could have carried this flag as well, he has the body of work.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 12:38pm On Jul 24, 2024
I hear Curry went to London and no one recognised him

Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:23pm On Jul 24, 2024
This Embiid sef. Why did USA carry him? Never seen a mental midget like this guy before
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:42pm On Jul 25, 2024
[quote author=steady986 post=131120952]I hear Curry went to London and no one recognised him

blessing, no?
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 12:12am On Jul 27, 2024
King LeBron leading his troops to battle. The king of all kings grin

Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 9:27pm On Jul 27, 2024
Anthony Edwards' sibling's names are Antoine, Antoinette and Antony. Smh
Re: The NBA Begins by kendrick93(m): 5:52am On Jul 28, 2024
My boy SGA cooking for Canada!
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:12pm On Jul 28, 2024
Kevin Durant is ridiculous out there
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 6:00pm On Jul 28, 2024
Before today, the oldest player ever to play for team USA was Larry Bird at 35 years old. LeBron smashed the record by 4 years grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 10:46pm On Jul 28, 2024
A40:
Kevin Durant is ridiculous out there
This is coming off the bench on a bad calf oh! It just looked too easy for this man..
#Slimreaper
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:49pm On Jul 28, 2024
Roland17:
This is coming off the bench on a bad calf oh! It just looked too easy for this man..
#Slimreaper
He has this uncanny ability to stand out on a loaded team. It's really unique. Not all great players have this skill.
Re: The NBA Begins by Skrrrrrrr: 1:15am On Jul 29, 2024
A40:
He has this uncanny ability to stand out on a loaded team. It's really unique. Not all great players have this skill.
It's more because he is an extremely effective he is a great ISO scorer.
And he flourishes due to the lack of attention on a loaded Team....
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:35am On Jul 29, 2024
Skrrrrrrr:
It's more because he is an extremely effective he is a great ISO scorer.
And he flourishes due to the lack of attention on a loaded Team....
Lack of attention on a loaded team? Who were the starters in today’s team that are taking the attention away from Durant? Holiday? Booker? Embiid? Curry? James?

Durant is the most skilled player on that roster and most coaches will say that, including S. Kerr who reiterated this fact after today’s game.

He will beat you on all 3 levels of scoring so this isn’t about ISO scoring because that will be limiting who he is.
Re: The NBA Begins by Skrrrrrrr: 5:17am On Jul 29, 2024
Roland17:
Lack of attention on a loaded team? Who were the starters in today’s team that are taking the attention away from Durant? Holiday? Booker? Embiid? Curry? James?

Durant is the most skilled player on that roster and most coaches will say that, including S. Kerr who reiterated this fact after today’s game.

He will beat you on all 3 levels of scoring so this isn’t about ISO scoring because that will be limiting who he is.
We are saying the same thing.
He is a great ISO scorer, its a loaded team so it is basically one on one. That is a perfect recipe for Durant to thrive. Defenses are not drawing up schemes to stop him, they have others to also worry about....
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 12:56pm On Jul 29, 2024
Skrrrrrrr:
It's more because he is an extremely effective he is a great ISO scorer.
And he flourishes due to the lack of attention on a loaded Team....
Yes but other players are also on the loaded team and can't do what he does. It's not like you can load up on Durant and leave the others open

The truth is certain guys need to be the focal point of teams to thrive. While others don't. You can see how useless Embiid looks, even Tatum and Steph don't look themselves
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 2:57pm On Jul 30, 2024
Skrrrrrrr:
It's more because he is an extremely effective he is a great ISO scorer.
And he flourishes due to the lack of attention on a loaded Team....
Its more than that. There are many great iso scorers playing this olympics. Its the dedication to the craft that produces this kind of result.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:38pm On Jul 30, 2024
A40:
Yes but other players are also on the loaded team and can't do what he does. It's not like you can load up on Durant and leave the others open

The truth is certain guys need to be the focal point of teams to thrive. While others don't. You can see how useless Embiid looks, even Tatum and Steph don't look themselves
No doubt. Olympics needs a different skill set, you have to be more of an all rounder as opposed to leading a team built around you. Which makes Durant's scoring even more special.

To be more specific, you can have a skill that makes you the best of the best. Making that skill shine in a team not built around you is a different matter. You do have to "see" the game different and know how to position yourself so that you are a plus not a zero or minus even to the team.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 5:27pm On Jul 30, 2024
birdman:
No doubt. Olympics needs a different skill set, you have to be more of an all rounder as opposed to leading a team built around you. Which makes Durant's scoring even more special.

To be more specific, you can have a skill that makes you the best of the best. Making that skill shine in a team not built around you is a different matter. You do have to "see" the game different and know how to position yourself so that you are a plus not a zero or minus even to the team.
This is apt and what I am trying to help Skrrrrrrr see.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 7:46pm On Jul 30, 2024
birdman:
No doubt. Olympics needs a different skill set, you have to be more of an all rounder as opposed to leading a team built around you. Which makes Durant's scoring even more special.

To be more specific, you can have a skill that makes you the best of the best. Making that skill shine in a team not built around you is a different matter. You do have to "see" the game different and know how to position yourself so that you are a plus not a zero or minus even to the team.
I think FIBA having a shorter 3pt line also helps guys like KD

I mean nobody talks about the fact that being on loaded teams like this also means fewer touches and a smaller margin for errors

Cats like an Embiid for example can't take 8-10 shots in the first quarter, once you miss your first two the ball swings to someone else to try their luck and this is where efficient scorers like KD thrive
Re: The NBA Begins by benji93: 4:42pm On Jul 31, 2024
Calm down, Oga. I am surprised you think giving everyone the free rein wouldn't cause problems. The scoring load may just rotate away from those 2. I believe they have a game today, so we will see. That's how star-studded this team is. If you try to lock anyone up, other players would go off.

But i agree with you, certain guys have to be the focal point to thrive.
A40:
Yes but other players are also on the loaded team and can't do what he does. It's not like you can load up on Durant and leave the others open

The truth is certain guys need to be the focal point of teams to thrive. While others don't. You can see how useless Embiid looks, even Tatum and Steph don't look themselves
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:17pm On Jul 31, 2024
benji93:
Calm down, Oga. I am surprised you think giving everyone the free rein wouldn't cause problems. The scoring load may just rotate away from those 2. I believe they have a game today, so we will see. That's how star-studded this team is. If you try to lock anyone up, other players would go off.

But i agree with you, certain guys have to be the focal point to thrive.
There's a reason KD is American All-time leader in scoring. In PPG and totals

Relative to other NBA players he has always shone in these FIBA tournaments. It's not a fluke
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:45pm On Jul 31, 2024
Steph can't buy a bucket. Man has been cheeks this Olympics.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 12:40am On Aug 01, 2024
FIBA ball is a real leveler for a lot of these 3pt spammers which is ironic cos the line is shorter but it's just a lot more physicality you can get away with.

Lillard last Olympics now Steph in this one
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:48am On Aug 02, 2024
My guy M. Trout can’t catch a break with injuries. Man is now out for the season with a torn meniscus. Is it time to retire?
Re: The NBA Begins by kendrick93(m): 12:20am On Aug 03, 2024
Jamal Murray in the Olympics so far:

5.7 PPG
33% FG
10% 3PT


A40 is this the nigga you called top5 in the NBA😭
Re: The NBA Begins by greypencils: 10:17am On Aug 03, 2024
A40:
FIBA ball is a real leveler for a lot of these 3pt spammers which is ironic cos the line is shorter but it's just a lot more physicality you can get away with.

Lillard last Olympics now Steph in this one
That is what happens when they don't develop a midrange jumper. The hype of a 3 going in is louder than a regular jumper so they play to the gallery. Here in the real world, FIBA, the Olympics, there are no crowds to hype. You have to go grind out results. This is what stands KD out. He has a consistent midrange. This is where guys like Jalen Brunson, Kyrie Iverson and DeMar DeRozan would have thrived instead of Curry.
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