FIBA World Cup predictions, odds, and betting tips for USA vs New Zealand on August 26. FIBA World Cup betting free pick and SGP.
Just like NBA teams, FIBA squads tend to take after their leaders. This is why you can understand why it was barely halfway through the first week of USA basketball training camp when head coach Steve Kerr announced thatWhile Brunson is hardly the best player or most talented of this bunch, he is an incredibly skilled, even-keeled, and team-first athlete.
For a USA team filled with guys who have had little to no experience making that same sacrifice, Kerr could hardly have picked a better model. And it’s been apparent in the way that the American team has played in the exhibition games. How Brunson beats opponents at the NBA level is a combination of incredible strength and coordination. He’s built like a fire hydrant and uses his chest to bump off bigger, longer opponents to create space. He’s also a master of footwork, using endless pivots and stepthroughs to create angles for a good shot.
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