Grant Hill: ‘There’s the expectation to win. It’s actually, I believe individuals care extra about us dropping than us successful. And what I imply by that’s we’re speculated to win. There’s possibly in a means an absence of appreciation for the worldwide recreation right here within the US. And what I imply by that’s that it’s exhausting, prefer it’s not simple. You assume again to a few of these legendary groups, the Redeem Staff in 2008. You assume again to the 2012 massive crew with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, all of the expertise on these groups, and also you get on these medal video games, it’s a two-point recreation with 90 seconds left, ? It’s not the unique Dream Staff the place you steamrolled the competitors. The remainder of the world has improved, and the expertise degree has elevated. And it’s a recreation that they’re extra accustomed to the sport, is officiated in another way, and the foundations are completely different. I’m not making excuses, however actually simply attempting as an example that this isn’t simple. And so we’re grateful for the dedication from the 12 males who will likely be on this crew.” -via Apple Podcasts / July 30, 2023
