Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr spoke before the Paris Olympics knockout round
After a perfect 3-0 record in the Group Phase, Team USA will face Brazil on Tuesday as the top seeded team in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. USA Basketball head coach Steve Kerr will see one of his Golden State Warriors players on Tuesday, as young forward Gui Santos leads Brazil in minutes per game at the Olympics."They're very physical," Kerr said on Sunday, per ESPN. "I think they're the No. 1 offensive rebounding team in the tournament.
Aug 3, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States head coach Steve Kerr during the second quarter against Puerto Rico during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports USA Basketball has been heavily favored to win gold, and their performance in the Group Phase has only reinforced that belief. Not only is Team USA undefeated at the Olympics, but all three wins have come in convincing fashion.
Brazil enters Tuesday's game with a 1-2 record, having lost to both France and Germany before defeating Japan. While they have some talented players with NBA experience, Brazil will be the heavy underdogs in this game against USA.Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.
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