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Kerr reacts to Curry's greatness, shares favorite USA practice moment

Aug 10, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr was in awe of Steph Curry and LeBron James during practice sessions, which set the stage for their performance. Kerr’s admiration was fully realized as he watched Curry secure gold medals for the USA in a tough semifinal and final against Serbia and France.
Dennis Schroder warns Team USA, names key European advantage over NBA

Aug 10, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Marko Guduric

Following Team USA's narrow escape against Serbia in the Olympic semifinals, Germany's Dennis Schroder issued a warning about the rising challenge posed by European teams.
Bogdanovic and Pesic make media laugh, explain Melo's celebration against USA

Aug 10, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Marko Guduric

Bogdan Bogdanovic praised Svetislav Pesic's inspirational words and methods as crucial in mobilizing the team between their painful loss to the USA and their bronze medal victory over Germany. He also explained his gestures toward Carmelo Anthony during the game against the USA.
Five reasons to be excited about Japan's basketball after the Olympics

Aug 7, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Greatest Olympic Comeback |George Karl

Japan is gearing up with two exciting prospects in Yuki Kawamura and Keisei Tominaga, the most accomplished Japanese NBA player ever Yuta Watanabe, a fan-favorite returning home to play a major role, and the world's fastest-growing basketball league. All these factors set the stage for Japan to make a serious splash and stir up even more excitement at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Franz Wagner is the reason why Germany can win the Olympics

Aug 3, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Franz W. Wagner |Cavs President

Johannes Voigtmann boxed out Rudy Gobert and grabbed the rebound after Evan Fournier's miss. He pushed the ball up the court, and Franz Wagner received it, sprinting coast to coast.
Royal Ivey compares Team USA to Monstars, responds to Kevin Durant trash talk

Jul 31, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Jayson Tatum

South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey took pride in containing some of the best players in the world. He acknowledged that Team USA was a completely different team compared to the one he faced less than two weeks ago in the exhibition games. Credit: FIBA Steve Kerr made two starting lineup adjustments in response to the narrow one-point victory against South Sudan in the exhibition games in London.
Nikola Jovic reacts to spoiling Jokic's triple-double: 'I'm so sorry!'

Jul 31, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Nikola Jokic

Serbia national team forward Nikola Jovic admitted he wasn’t aware that his shot could have given Nikola Jokic the fourth triple-double in Olympic Games history. Spending more time with Jokic this summer, Jovic was astonished as Jokic once again broke stereotypes about him.
Spanoulis reacts to Giannis' 34-point night, questions calls on Brooks and Dort

Jul 27, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Dillon Brooks

Greece national team head coach Vassilis Spanoulis expressed pride in his team's effort against Canada despite the loss (79-86), even with Giannis Antetokounmpo's 34-point performance.
Gordon Herbert expected to take over Bayern Munich

Jul 18, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |Patrick Beverley's salary

Gordon Herbert is expected to take over FC Bayern Munich after the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games. Credit: FIBA After an attempt to coach in Japan, Gordon Herbert is expected to continue his career in the EuroLeague.
Johannes Thiemann expected to join Gunma on a lucrative deal

Jul 13, 2024 | basketnews.com | Donatas Urbonas |DaRon Holmes II

The move to Gunma Crane Thunders might make Johannes Thiemann one of the top-paid import players in Japan B League's history. Credit: FIBA Johannes Thiemann, who is leaving the EuroLeague for Japan, has his destination revealed.