Steph Curry says there’s a technique Group USA might discover itself in peril of shedding video games in the course of the Olympics and that’s in the event that they don’t stick 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 Group 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 they usually took benefit of it. However we additionally realized we’ve that gear if we are able to discover it, regardless of who’s on the market on the court docket, we are able to overwhelm groups for 40 minutes and it’s an excellent reminder of each.”
The loss would have been particularly beautiful contemplating South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and has by no means performed Olympic basketball up to now.
Group USA coach Steve Kerr took accountability for the near-upset.
“I didn’t do an excellent job getting ready our group, I feel we didn’t focus sufficient on what they’re able to and that’s on me,” Kerr mentioned.
“They performed an exquisite sport 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 very good reminder that after we play in opposition to groups, it’s the largest sport of their lives and we’ve to count on everybody to play like that.”
The U.S. and South Sudan will meet once more in the course of the group stage of the Olympics on July 31 at 3pm ET.
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