‘Big decisions ahead’ as Simmons question hangs over Boomers after World Cup heartbreak
September 2nd, 2023 10:15 am
FIBA Basketball World Cup | Watch every Australian Boomers and Team USA game plus the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final FREE & LIVE with ESPN on Kayo Freebies.“I think the youth of this thing is for real and we’re changing styles of play,” Goorjian said“We’ve made some moves coming into this — the Delly, the Baynes — and I really like Daniels. I think that’s another piece to add to that. You’ve got Jock Landale to add to this.
There is also, however, a lingering sense of disappointment in the fact this team was never really able to put it together and develop the necessary cohesion and chemistry. That is not to say Australia was playing a selfish style of basketball; far from it. In fact, the Boomers spread the ball around in selfless fashion against Japan with 19 assists at halftime.
While it was understandable not to give the Melbourne United sharpshooter many minutes in other games given defensive concerns, he was worth a try against a Slovenia team that only looked in real trouble late as Giddey caught fire. Giddey’s evolution as a scorer in particular was pleasing to see, with the 20-year-old using his size and playing with physicality to develop his finishing around the rim.ahead of the World Cup, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said finishing without a medal wouldn’t necessarily make the tournament a failure for Australia.“But if they walk out with these young guys playing well and holding a bid [for the Olympics], I think they will have had a successful event.
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