Title: U.S. Men’s Basketball Team Loses Consecutive Warm-Up Matches to Training Team, Coach Remains Unfazed
Las Vegas, NV – In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Men’s Basketball World Cup, the spotlight is on the American men’s basketball team. However, they have faced setback after setback as they lost two consecutive warm-up matches to the training team. Despite growing concerns and doubts, coach Cole remains unwavered, labeling this as a “tradition.”
The current lineup of the U.S. men’s basketball team, considered by many as the weakest in history, lacks the presence of absolute superstars. Featuring players like Ingram, Halliburton, Bridges, and Jackson, who have showcased their skills as All-Star players, they still fall short of being considered true superstars. In contrast, the coaching lineup boasts acclaimed NBA championship-level coaches, including Cole, Lue, and Spoelstra.
With numerous players on the team participating in the World Cup for the first time, doubts have been cast on their ability to compete at the highest level. The consecutive losses to the training team during their preparation period have only amplified concerns.
However, coach Cole dismisses the growing anxiety. He asserts, “This is already a tradition of the American men’s basketball team. Everyone knows about it. In 2019, during the last World Cup, the training team gave the regular team a hard time. That’s the whole point. You want the best players to challenge you, and that’s exactly what the training team is doing now.”
It’s worth noting that the American men’s basketball team faced humiliation in the 2019 Men’s Basketball World Cup, finishing a disappointing seventh. Similarly, they lacked significant star power during that event. Yet, during the subsequent Tokyo Olympics, when several superstars returned, the team clinched the championship as anticipated. At that time, coach Cole served as an assistant coach under Popovich. Now, as the head coach, he may be faced with a similar journey.
Fans and critics alike eagerly await the performance of the U.S. men’s basketball team in the upcoming World Cup, questioning whether they can overcome these obstacles and defend their reputation as a dominant force in international basketball.
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Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Song Xiang
Edit/Wang Fan
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