Whether it’s Russell’s own decision or Team USA’s selection policy, his omission from the FIBA World Cup is strange, and as yet unexplained.
Share to twitterPHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER:Team USA opened their FIBA World Cup campaign in China this morning with a 88-67 victory over Czech Republic, with Donovan Mitchell and Kemba Walker leading the way.
Team USA could really do with Russell's scoring ability and creativity. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images LicenseRussell is a 23-year-old All-Star coming off a season in which he averaged 21 points and seven assists per game, leading his team to the playoffs for the first time.
Spain may be older, but they’ve got talent that’s pushed Team USA’s Olympic teams to some tough victories. What they could do against this version will be interesting to see. Then there’s France, who boast Rudy Gobert, the defending Defensive Player of the Year, in the middle. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Klay Thompson #5 and Stephen Curry #4 of the USA Men's National Team stands on the podium after defeating the Serbia National Team in the 2014 FIBA World Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes on September 14, 2014 in Madrid,Russell’s certainly been busy so far this summer. He’s been spotted working out variously with new teammates Steph Curry, and Draymond Green, and Warriors consultant Steve Nash. You’re not going to find a better group to learn from.
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