Steph Curry says there’s a technique Workforce USA may discover itself at risk of shedding video games throughout the Olympics and that’s in the event that they don’t follow their very own model of play.
Curry’s feedback got here within the wake of the U.S. solely managing to beat South Sudan by one level on Saturday night time.
“We could be beat if we don’t play our model of basketball,” Curry mentioned after a LeBron James layup resulted in Workforce USA avoiding a historic upset, as a substitute holding on for a 101-100 victory.
“And our model of basketball is enjoying protection. We didn’t make them uncomfortable in any respect the primary half and so they took benefit of it. However we additionally realized we have now that gear if we are able to discover it, regardless of who’s on the market on the courtroom, we are able to overwhelm groups for 40 minutes and it’s a terrific reminder of each.”
The loss would have been particularly gorgeous contemplating South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and has by no means performed Olympic basketball prior to now.
Workforce USA coach Steve Kerr took accountability for the near-upset.
“I didn’t do a terrific job making ready our workforce, I believe we didn’t focus sufficient on what they’re able to and that’s on me,” Kerr mentioned.
“They performed a beautiful recreation and the ending was good for us simply to really feel that. To really feel what it’s going to be like in Paris and Lille … reminder that once we play towards groups, it’s the most important recreation of their lives and we have now to anticipate everybody to play like that.”
The U.S. and South Sudan will meet once more throughout the group stage of the Olympics on July 31 at 3pm ET.
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