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   @commoncentz3148

   May 23, 2025 at 10:36 pm

   Monta Ellis spoke on this subject on Zack Randolph and Tony Allen podcast

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   @marvinmclean789

   May 23, 2025 at 10:38 pm

   I don’t think American players getting beat will change anything, the players today don’t have that competitive drive, they’re more concerned about the money

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   @khek6507

   May 23, 2025 at 10:38 pm

   Luka, SGA, Giannis, Joker, Wemby, Jamal M, Siakam, Franz Wagner, Sengün, Porzingis, Lauri Markkanen, OG Anounobi, Buddy Hield, Luguentz Dort, Kuminga, Schroeder, ……Not so bad. Shooting guards are missing… but I think we got a chance….

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   @juddy9520

   May 23, 2025 at 10:43 pm

   Or maybe the world players are simply better. Why put down the American players in that same tone smh

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   @Boutros4g

   May 23, 2025 at 10:43 pm

   American look at me I’m a star brand social media culture vs fundamentals, team and the game. Makes perfect sense

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   @nydibs

   May 23, 2025 at 10:44 pm

   How is US basketball soft when SGA, Luka, Embiid are flopping all over the court and getting all the love from the refs

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   @KyleStrutt

   May 23, 2025 at 10:45 pm

   Three great minds. Very articulate men.

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   @sosaboi6168

   May 23, 2025 at 10:47 pm

   if Jokic had the athleticism of a high school 3 star black kid .. he’d be God

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   @bwither333

   May 23, 2025 at 10:48 pm

   Watch what happens in the 28 olympics the getting beat they talking about…smh it’s looking like it’s gonna be ugly for us on our own turf in basketball.

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    @sganzlans

    May 23, 2025 at 10:51 pm

    Yall cant talk about the players without talking about the refs. How they supposed to up the ante when everythings a foul lol

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    @junnrivera5865

    May 23, 2025 at 10:55 pm

    American players rely too much on athleticism. Seen too many players able to dunk and produce crazy highlights, but also can’t even shoot a free throw or make a correct read on a play.

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    @rfair2107

    May 23, 2025 at 10:56 pm

    So we just going to ignore the fact that they play professional basketball @ the age of 14. Where over here we have to go to high school and college so everyone can make money of off the athletes.

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    @NoName-cn3cp

    May 23, 2025 at 10:57 pm

    Jokic most overrated traffic cone in NBA history

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    @WutTheDeuceGaming

    May 23, 2025 at 11:08 pm

    we’ve all seen Olympic play, stop it Jay. It’s not as much of a problem with European refs, but it’s slowly getting there. There’s a reason why we won a few of those games during the Olympics, FOUL CALLS.

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    @VKaloustian14

    May 23, 2025 at 11:12 pm

    This is the single best thing to come out of the playoffs this year and it’s not remotely close.

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    @Guttagangboosie102

    May 23, 2025 at 11:13 pm

    I got a lot to say about this topic. First, one big difference between European players and American players… European players don’t care about playing in big markets. Giannis stayed with Milwaukee for 12 years, Jokic been with Denver for a long time, guarantee you San Antonio will be able to build around Wemby for years to come. I say that to say, the big American players care way too much about playing on specific teams instead of staying and building with one team. And if you look at the draft over the last few years you can tell owners are aware of this, which is why they’re drafting so many European players

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    @rerocrecordings

    May 23, 2025 at 11:17 pm

    I would like to see a USA vs World game… but it can’t just replace the All Star Game.

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    @JamarcDavid-z8l

    May 23, 2025 at 11:17 pm

    Molly gets on my nervez

    S/O to the REST of the cast

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    @KevinWilliams-pw8wp

    May 23, 2025 at 11:18 pm

    The NBA has diversified itself into an American-Euro trash league! The game has transformed itself into one on one trick shots of position-less basketball! Bigmen shoot from the locker rooms and team logos ON the court!
    While the little giant guards are posting up, like power forwards and centers! This transformation has corrupted and DEBASED the PRO game of basketball!
    There are constants in this transformed basketball equation? that always raises its ugly head! The physicality and brutality of missed calls and blind zebra referees whose arrogant and flippant attitudes foment and promote this foolishness! Thank God we have instant replay! A safe guard against point shaving and gambling drinking blind zebras! WHO in the past took the privilege of flying and riding first class! Only to bump those tickets down to the coachpart of the plane? Only to pocket the difference! LIKE THE NBA UNION DIDN’T GIVE YOU BUMS INCIDENTAL MONIES TO PREVENT THESE NEFARIOUS ACTS! To be continued!

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    @AnthonyBrown-ku5xl

    May 23, 2025 at 11:23 pm

    Jay right ✅️

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    @Fiction2K24

    May 23, 2025 at 11:24 pm

    😂😂 Typical American athlete mentality, thinking they’re the best in the world, but when it’s time to prove it, they come up with excuses for years 😂😂

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    @denisako6493

    May 23, 2025 at 11:25 pm

    American players play the game for show rather than concentrate on the actual game

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    @meistahx

    May 23, 2025 at 11:26 pm

    The US has a population of 300M+, EU basketball countries are like a fraction comparing to the US

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    @mrsilkysmoothd

    May 23, 2025 at 11:30 pm

    Molly no one cares about your thoughts

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    @TheMilchBroetchen

    May 23, 2025 at 11:31 pm

    One major difference between U.S. and European basketball lies in player development and basketball education—beyond just physical talent. In the U.S., the focus is often on individual stats and offensive highlights, with structured basketball education typically beginning around college. In Europe, however, the foundation is built much earlier. In countries like Serbia, kids start learning the game as early as age 6 or 7. In Germany, for example, youth players train five days a week in structured team systems alongside their regular schooling.

    The European game emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and tactical understanding. It’s more physical, the court feels tighter, and the game is far more strategic. Players are held accountable for mistakes and are expected to implement complex tactics—some coaches are practically playing chess out there. Referees also enforce the rules more strictly (e.g., travels), and there’s no preferential treatment for star players, making scoring significantly more challenging.

    In contrast, NBA basketball offers much more space, especially in the paint. Players often take two steps before even dribbling, and defenders aren’t allowed to play as physically. Naturally, this makes it easier to score. Additionally, the variety of offensive sets and structured plays in the NBA is limited compared to Europe, where coaches often develop distinct tactical systems. As a result, the NBA game often devolves into isolation plays and contested jumpers.

    So the difference isn’t just that the NBA is “softer”—it’s about the entire basketball philosophy and development model. In the U.S., many players are taught how to score, while in Europe, they’re taught how to play.

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