#International Basketball

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NBA Rant: World Champion for What

This stuff with Noah Lyles is hilarious because, technically, he ain't wrong. The fact that the US didn't even medal in FIBA, also goes a long way to prove his point. That said, the best players in the world do come here to hoop. I get both sides. The game has evolved and, while the level of NBA talent is still absolutely the best in the world, it's not like the world isn't catching up. A long time ago, we used to send college kids to compete in hoop against professionals from around the world. We won several gold medals until we lost one. The following world competition happened to be the '92 Olympic and the US sent the greatest NBA team ever assembled to absolutely embarrass the rest of the globe. And we did just that, however, it lit a match under the ass under the ass of the international game and they went to work. It's been thirty years since the first Dream Team busted ass across Barcelona and the international game is producing players almost as good as some of those guys who ran alongside Jordan. The Eurogame is all grind, fundamentals, skill, and hard work. If we're being honest, the US game has fallen sharply in terms of skill and relies too much on athletic talent. Why do you think guys go overseas and get exposed in Euroleauges?

The problem most US citizens have is the fact we do not see the game of basketball as a properly global one. For us, especially black kids from the ghetto, it’s intrinsically American. More to the point, it’s intrinsically black and black people are uniquely American. Way back when the NBA first started, there were no other participants around the world. It's American invention. For about a third of the NBA’s existence, the US WAS the world to the league. I mean, the simple answer, and probably the truest one, is that World Champion sounded cool and looks good on the trophy. That’s probably it. Hell, baseball calls their championship game the “World Series” so this argument can be made for that, too. Ultimately, this sh*t basically boils down to a very narrow US focus. We don’t value FIBA or “world” games unless it’s the Olympics. We are taught, early on, that the Olympics are the end all, be all, of global competition even though, technically, they’re not. No one else but the US takes that sh*t as serious. Well, maybe the host country but the United States puts so much weight on Olympic gold, it’s stupid. That is something, to this day, I never fully understood.

If you can’t tell, I’m in Lyles’ camp on this one. Calling a national title anything more than that is dumb to me. Especially when there are world games basically held every other year. I’ve watched the NBA for three decades, man. I know for a fact that the talent pool across the world has caught up. Cats like Giannis and Luka are out here running circles around our home grown guys, strictly because they had to have the skill to dominate in their respective leagues. Giannis is an athletic freak, for sure, but Luka? That dude is basically Dirk 2.0 and making our best talent look like clowns. With no vertical. Like, kid has a four inch jump but dog-walks most teams night in and night out. Basketball has truly become a global game and should absolutely be embraced as such here in the states. We shouldn’t refer to the winners of the NBA Championship as “World Champions” because they’re not. They are NBA Champions. I absolutely believe that the NBA is the premier league in the world. The best to ever play, play in The Association, regardless of where they are from. Luka and Giannis play in the NBA. Jokic, Duncan, and Ginobli. But also Jordan, Kobe, Magic, Curry, Steph, and LeBron. The best to ever do it, are from the US. The best to ever do it, are black kids from the ghetto. Still, it’s more than presumptuous to call our title, a world title, when Team USA just got beat by Canada in the actual world games, getting bounced out of medal contention in the process.

[world-fresh-news]

Dillon Brooks Scores 39 Points, NBA Fans Go Crazy

Manila, Philippines – Sunday’s FIBA World Cup game was like an NBA game, with Team USA and Team Canada going at it in a high-octane, free-flowing, star-versus-star game that had league-obsessed Filipinos feeling right at home in a thrilling farewell. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played his superstar role, scoring seven of his 31 points to start overtime and eventually claiming a 127-118 victory for…

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we've reached the bargaining stage: k bud if u can load everything all u have to do otherwise is sweep and vacuum we'll horrible cleaning solutions tomorrow.

[hiemalsborderland]

poetry or whatever about being the token gay

cw for slurs and mentions of religion + sexuality

[theglowsociety]

Alice H. Parker – Central Heating as We Know It 🔥

Why You Should Thank Her: If you love cozy winters inside your warm home, this one’s for you!

Alice H. Parker, an inventor from New Jersey, changed the way we heat our homes. In 1919, she patented a central heating system powered by natural gas—a revolutionary idea at the time. Before her innovation, people relied on wood or coal-burning stoves, which were inefficient and dangerous. Her design inspired the modern forced-air heating systems we use today.

[clubhoops]

LSU women’s basketball player Last-Tear Poa has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Louisiana’s Middle District Court after her P-1A Athlete visa application was denied. This legal action, as reported by On3, highlights the challenges international athletes face with NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities while on F-1 student visas.

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Poa joined LSU in 2022 after a standout junior college career. Despite having over 200,000 social media followers and potential NIL opportunities, her F-1 visa limits her ability to earn income from these activities. The denial of her P-1A application cited a lack of “internationally recognized” events, adding to the complex restrictions on international student-athletes—who make up about 12% of Division I athletes—wishing to participate in NIL while in the U.S.

[fiercynn]

When 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso enters the WNBA -- likely as a top five pick after Monday's draft -- she will face a new challenge, in coming up against the world's best players on a regular basis. Outside the college game with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Cardoso has proven her ability with the Brazil national team under José Neto - including against the college coach who would later help her become one of the most sought-after prospects in women's basketball. On June 19, 2021, Dawn Staley and Cardoso crossed paths as competitors on the court for the first time. A month and a half earlier, Cardoso had transferred to South Carolina from Syracuse, where she spent her freshman season. However, on this particular day, Staley and Cardoso were adversaries as Neto's Brazil looked to plot a path past Staley's USA in the FIBA AmeriCup semi-finals. Ultimately, the USA won 71-60, but Cardoso proved to be undaunted by the occasion - putting in a huge shift on defense. Of her 10 rebounds on the day, eight were defensive rebounds. According to Neto, it is no accident that Cardoso is entering the WNBA as a player considered ready for a seamless transition from college basketball to the professional game. Rather, her success is a result of young players deliberately being exposed to international camps with Brazil's established WNBA stars.

[cinematicnomad]

1, 3, and 8 for the fun things to be asked

001. what are 3 things you’d say shaped you into who you are? rather than just link you to my other answer, i will provide more (non-trauamtic) defining facets of my life: 1) my parents being almost 40 by the time they had me (38 and 39 respectively); 2) not getting my drivers license until i was 23 (follow this experience through the tag #kat learns to drive); and 3) my school in germany only having a mixed gender soccer team when i moved there in 4th grade

003. 3 films you could watch for the rest of your life and not get bored of? i feel like this is more difficult to just limit myself to 3. here's 3 random ones off the top of my head: eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, apollo 13, and the cutting edge.

008. any reacquiring dreams? unfortunately i don't, so i WILL be linking to my original answer here :)

ask fun questions!

[female-buckets]

Remember Julie Vanloo who torched USA all game long yesterday?

She wants you to know that KP stepped out of bounds on the final play of the game. And Julie even pointed it out to the referee!

And the photographer caught everything!

If the referee called this turnover, Belgium would've had the final possession, not USA.

[the2oldfarts]

S4 E10: "Tech Troubles and Tunes"

[youthchronical]

Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year

The New York Liberty celebrate after winning the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Wendell Cruz | Usa Today Sports Via Reuters Con Women’s sports enjoyed a marquee year across the board in 2024, but especially in television advertising, according to TV marketing firm EDO. In a report released Tuesday, EDO found that TV advertisers spent $244 million on women’s sports in 2024, a year-over-year…

[theglowsociety]

Stop Apologizing for Your Achievements: How many times have you downplayed your accomplishments or deflected compliments? Stop doing that. When you meet a milestone, own it unapologetically. It’s not bragging—it’s honoring your hard work. Whether it's getting praise from a colleague or a personal achievement, say "thank you" and let yourself feel proud. The more you practice this, the more comfortable you’ll become with stepping into your power.

[youcanmakeitinspiration]

How One Basketball Team in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Is Changing the Game On and Off the Court

While most basketball teams focus on winning games based on the scoreboard or showcasing individual talent, Cornerstone Christian College Prep Day and High School, known as C-Prep Possible Eagles, plays a different type of ball. Under the leadership and founder of Dr. Oscar J. Nelson Dowdell-Underwood, also affectionally known as the father of Possibleology© and Possibility Education Awareness,…

[thenerdsofcolor]

'Rez Ball' Director and Stars on Their Creative Approaches to the Sports Drama Genre

This week will see the release of Rez Ball on Netflix. Directed and co-written by Sydney Freeland, the story is set around a high school basketball team at a Native American reservation. In the aftermath of the loss of their star player, the remaining members must learn to come together and continue their efforts in competing for the state championship title. Continue reading ‘Rez Ball’ Director…

[evenstarfalls]

Caitlin Clark fans PISSING ME OFF AGAIN

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Το Crete International Basketball Tournament επιστρέφει στο Ηράκλειο στις 14-15 Σεπτεμβρίου

Το Crete International Basketball Tournament επιστρέφει πιο δυνατό και ανανεωμένο από ποτέ, φέρνοντας τον αέρα και την αύρα της EuroLeague στο Ηράκλειο στις 14 και 15 Σεπτεμβρίου. Continue reading Το Crete International Basketball Tournament επιστρέφει στο Ηράκλειο στις 14-15 Σεπτεμβρίου