Steph Curry says there’s a technique Crew USA may discover itself at risk of shedding video games throughout the Olympics and that’s in the event that they don’t follow 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 stated after a LeBron James layup resulted in Crew 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 now have that gear if we will discover it, irrespective of who’s on the market on the courtroom, we will overwhelm groups for 40 minutes and it’s an incredible reminder of each.”
The loss would have been particularly gorgeous contemplating South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and has by no means performed Olympic basketball previously.
Crew USA coach Steve Kerr took accountability for the near-upset.
“I didn’t do an incredible job making ready our group, I believe we didn’t focus sufficient on what they’re able to and that’s on me,” Kerr stated.
“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 great reminder that once we play in opposition to groups, it’s the largest sport of their lives and we now have to anticipate everybody to play like that.”
The U.S. and South Sudan will meet once more throughout the group stage of the Olympics on July 31 at 3pm ET.
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