All Anthony Edwards could do was look at his bench in disbelief.
Lithuania was Team USA’s worst nightmare. But Grant Hill should have seen this coming.
Hill, a decorated basketball Hall of Famer, is Team USA’s managing director. He constructed the roster currently competingAnd while Team USA’s A- and B-Team typically forego the World Cup and opt only to play in the Olympics, there’s no question Team USA’s biggest oversight in constructing its roster is the lack of big bodies to put on the floor.
Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. has been sensational in spurts — but with only five fouls before disqualification in international play, he hasn’t been able to consistently stay on the floor.Reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero is 6-10 and 250 pounds, but he’s inexperienced and has been prone to missing foul shots under pressure.
Team USA was outscored by 10 in Walker Kessler’s six minutes as backup big man. He was no match for Jonas Valanciunas’ brute strength, with the Pelicans’ big man finishing with 12 points that felt more like 50 given the bruised bodies and egos.
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