“Juan Carlos Navarro is the Michael Jordan of Spain”

Days have passed, but America’s failure around the world continues. Once again, Team USA’s obligation to win gold became a very heavy burden, with Steve Kerr’s team losing three games in the tournament and not even medaling. JJ Redick, The elite shooter, who has been in the media in recent years, wanted to express his opinion on the matter and highlight how difficult the game is at the FIBA ​​level.

“In 2008, 2012 and even 2021, we had some of the best teams in the history of basketball if we talk about it from a quality and understanding level. Those teams won gold medals… Ask Dwayne Wade if 2008 was easy.

Ask Chris Paul if it was easy in 2012, ask Devin Booker in 2021. Winning a gold medal at this level is not easy. I think we should rethink the entire argument, but most importantly: we have to stop comparing FIBA ​​to the NBA. If a player does not perform well in FIBA, he will be exposed in FIBA. “That doesn’t mean Brandon Ingram isn’t a potential best player in the NBA.”

This Pelicans player is one of the most criticized Unable to transfer NBA number in FIBA ​​games, That’s understandable for Redick.

“FIBA basketball is much different than the NBA. Mike Krzyzewski said at the time, and I don’t remember the specific player he was referring to, Some players become Michael Jordans while playing for their national team.Luis Scolavery good NBA player, incredible for Argentina. Evan FournierA very good NBA player over the years: Michael Jordan played with the French team at the last World Cup and Olympics. Patty Mills It has killed us many times in the past. In 2021, he did it… Patty became Jordan. Dennis Schroeder This year. Let’s go back to Spain. Rudy Fernandez, A strong player in the NBA. Juan Carlos Navarro, He’s only been in the United States for a year, and when I was a rookie, he averaged 11 points a game for Memphis and was a really good player. “He plays for Spain and he’s fucking Michael Jordan.”

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