Steph Curry says there’s a method Staff USA might discover itself at risk of shedding video games throughout the Olympics and that’s in the event that they don’t persist with 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 Staff USA avoiding a historic upset, as a substitute holding on for a 101-100 victory.
“And our model of basketball is taking part in protection. We didn’t make them uncomfortable in any respect the primary half they usually took benefit of it. However we additionally realized we’ve that gear if we are able to discover it, irrespective of who’s on the market on the court docket, we are able to overwhelm groups for 40 minutes and it’s an ideal 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 previously.
Staff USA coach Steve Kerr took duty for the near-upset.
“I didn’t do an ideal job getting ready our group, I believe we didn’t focus sufficient on what they’re able to and that’s on me,” Kerr mentioned.
“They performed an exquisite 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 … a great reminder that after we play in opposition to groups, it’s the largest recreation of their lives and we’ve to count on 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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