Compared with the lack of 20 19 men's basketball World Cup lineup, the American Basketball Association plans to prepare for the Tokyo Olympic Games with the strongest team this time. Because the dream team has only one Olympic goal, that is to win the gold medal.
The American men's basketball team not only went to the Tokyo Olympics with a full lineup, but also announced the list of coaching staff. As a result, the luxurious coaching staff with Popovich as the head coach and Cole, Lloyd Pierce and Jay Wright as assistant coaches can continue to be maintained. Let's take a look at this star-studded list of preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Specific list and analysis
Defenders (19): Bradley Bill (Wizards), Devon Booker (Suns), Malcolm Brogdon (Pacers), Mike Conley (Jazz), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Demar DeRozan (Spurs), James Harden (Rockets), Carey Owen (Nets) and Joe. Chris Paul (Thunder), Russell Westbrook (Rocket), Derek White (Spurs), Kemba Walker (Celtic), marcus smart (Celtic), Clay Thompson (Warrior), damian lillard (Pioneer) and Kyle Lowry (Raptors).
The United States, which has outstanding backcourt strength, has 19 high-quality players selected this time. The combination of the old and the young is the greatest advantage. Whether Paul is in his prime, Harden, Shao Wei, Curry and Lillard, plus young Booker and Mitchell, they are obviously the strongest backcourt that the American men's basketball team can take out at present.
Considering that Walker, Mitchell, White, Smart and Joe Harris participated in the 20 19 Men's Basketball World Cup, it is obvious that these people are expected to gain a lot of impression points from their enthusiasm for playing for their country. Of course, Curry and Lillard, who have no Olympic experience, certainly don't want to miss this golden opportunity easily. Considering that Clay, Owen and Oladipo have been plagued by long-term injuries, or have been playing well since their injuries, it is not easy to stick to the end.
Forward (18): Lamarcus Aldridge (Spurs), Harrison Barnes (Kings), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Jimmy Butler (Heat), Anthony Davis (Lakers), Kevin Durant (Nets), Paul George (Clippers) and Draymond Green (Clippers). Kevin love (Cavaliers), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), khris middleton (Bucks), brandon ingram (Pelican), lebron james (Lakers), Kyle Kuzma (Lakers) and kawhi leonard (Clippers).
Only less than the powerful guard group 1 person, the trend of the alliance in which the front line is king is also reflected in the primary list of the American men's basketball team. But think about it carefully, if the United States wants to send a luxury front line in Tokyo, it still has to use its brains.
Although James expressed his desire to participate in the Tokyo Olympic Games before, can the emperor who is about to turn 36 really participate as scheduled? If LeBron is older, he may give up the idea of four Olympics because of season fatigue. Then Leonard, George and Durant, the three prime stars, may not appear smoothly in the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Although Leonard was selected for the American men's basketball team very early, he did not make much contribution to the national team. And his good friend and teammate George, who already has an Olympic gold medal, is really willing to do it again. Can Durant, who has been recovering, catch up with the Tokyo Olympics? It is these uncertain factors that will prompt the American Basketball Association to make plan B in advance.
In addition to the regulars like Barnes, this time the American Basketball Association recruited up-and-coming stars such as Ingram, Jaylen Brown, Tatum, Kuzma and Haller. Focus on the future, but don't rule out letting them get it in advance. In addition, experienced veterans such as Love and Adebayor are still on the list, which can bring stability to the team. Of course, in an international arena without defensive three seconds, the American Basketball Association will bring as many big men as possible, and Anthony Davis, who can be a guest center, will play a more obvious role, depending on whether Brother Thick Eyebrows is willing to fight for the Olympics again.
Center (7 players): Bam Adebayor (Heat), andre drummond (Cavaliers), Dwight Howard (Lakers), Brooke Lopez (Bucks), javale mcgee (Lakers), Mei Sen Plulli (Nuggets) and myles turner (Pacers).
The center has always been the heel of the American men's basketball team and the biggest shortcoming of the team. Today, with the popularity of small ball tactics, the big man has become the fragrant bun of all teams in the league, and the local center has the trend of talent withering. Myles turner, who struggled in the Men's Basketball World Cup, was still called up, which is enough to explain many problems.
From the height point of view, Adebayor, the new all-star center, suffered a lot, but he was successfully selected by diligence. In addition, Howard of Warcraft, who regained his state this season, was selected again. His experience and defense are very complementary to the team. Rhoda can open up the space. Once he adapts to the rules of FIBA, he will be an ideal center candidate. As for Zhuang Shen, Ploom Li and McKee who are facing contract renewal, they all have the possibility to leave the team voluntarily.
Coach Captain: gregg popovich (Spurs)
This is Popovich's second big game to take over from coach K. Obviously, in last year's World Cup, he was too smart to cook without rice and should not pay for the team's poor performance. Whether or not he can participate in the Olympic Games with his ideal lineup, Father Bobo will at least have an enhanced lineup, and this time it is time to test his teaching level.
Assistant coaches: Steve Cole (Warrior), Lloyd Pierce (Eagle) and Jay Wright (villanova)
Because of learning from Popovich, Warriors coach Cole continues to choose to assist his mentor, who will be responsible for the offensive work. Lloyd Pierce, the head coach of the Hawks, has been in charge of training the team's defense. Coach Jeter, who led Villanova University to fame in NCAA, will help Popovich from different angles.
Conclusion: The Dream Team is eager to prove itself.
After professional players were allowed to participate in the Olympic Games, the American men's basketball team failed to win the gold medal only once, starting with the Barcelona Dream Team of 1992. In Athens in 2004, Dream Team 6 with Duncan, Iverson and Marbury as the core only won bronze medals. The American men's basketball team, which just finished seventh in the Men's Basketball World Cup and has fallen into a trough, needs to prove itself at the Tokyo Olympics. After how strong the world basketball team is, can the American men's basketball team really continue to dominate the world? Let's wait and see!