In the World Cup 5-8 place qualifying round, Slovenia beat Italy to 7th place, Latvia beat Lithuania to win 5th place, and the 5-8 place ranking was determined. Today will be a title match between Germany and Serbia and a three- or four-place qualifying match in the United States and Canada. Here's a look at the morning news on September 10:
1. Curry is a lucky player for the American team
According to statistics, from 1998 to the present, in the 7 men's basketball World Cups (World Championships), Curry participated in 2 of them (2010 and 2014), and both US men's basketball teams won championships. In the five events in which Curry was not selected to the squad, the U.S. men's basketball team did not win the championship.
2. Yingge missed the bronze medal battle
Ingram is reportedly still not training for the U.S. team due to an upper respiratory ailment, and he will continue to miss the U.S. bronze medal match against Canada.
3. Jaren Jr. accepts criticism
Speaking of criticism about his World Cup average of 2.9 rebounds, Jaren Jr. said: "There's nothing to say, it's understandable."
Note: Jaren Jr. played 7 games in the World Cup, averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
4. O'Neill posted the best lineup
O'Neal updated social media and posted a list of the best NBA teams in the 21st century:
One for Curry, Kobe, O'Neal, James, Duncan; The second team is Nash, Wade, Durant, Alphabet Brother, Jokic; The three teams are Paul, Harden, Garnett, Nowitzki, Howard.
O'Neill commented: Do you agree? Of course I agree.
5. Russell posted training photos
Russell updated social media to post the latest training photos, and wrote: The best time to train.
6. The US media asked questions about players without crowns
Choose a player who is past his prime, but you want him to win a championship ring. Who will you choose?
7. Schroeder celebrates again
In the semifinals of the Basketball World Cup, Germany defeated the United States 113-111 to advance to the final. Schroeder posted a photo of the stadium and wrote: Am I dreaming? Great game, great German team, we made history.
Note: Schroder shot 7-of-13 from the field, 3-of-7 from three-point range, and had 17 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals.
8. The Warriors pursued McGee
The Warriors reportedly pursued McGee after he was cut by the Lone Ranger. But McKee signed with the king.
What is unclear is whether the Warriors are willing to offer McGee a guaranteed contract, and the Kings signed McGee with a one-year guaranteed base salary contract.
9. Maxi updates his hairstyle
Maxi posted a selfie accompanied by a laughing and crying emoji.
10. Anthony on Team America
As a basketball World Cup global ambassador, Anthony watched the semifinals between the United States and Germany. He said: "I have been a member of the national youth team since 02, when I was 18 years old. I've been through a lot of games, met a lot of different teammates, and I feel like I've been on the U.S. team longer than anyone in history, and the victory is worth it, the defeat is worth it, and the whole experience is worth it. Everything is worth it and I don't regret it.
Note: Anthony has represented Team USA in four Olympic Games and is the first player in the U.S. men's basketball team to compete in four Olympic Games. And won 3 gold medals, tied with Durant for the first place in the US men's basketball Olympic gold medal list.
11, the American media ridiculed Wagner Jr
After Germany eliminated the United States to advance to the final, American media Clutchpoints posted a picture and ridiculed: When Wagner Jr. returned to Magic training camp for the new season, he told Banchero that he is now the captain.
Note: Wagner Jr. had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in that game, and Banchero had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
12. Bogdan: I'm excited to return to the final
Speaking about what it was like to reach the final, Bogdan said: "I'm really happy and excited for this team. I know very well how hard we put in, the coach is tough on us and I am the same. I haven't played for the national team in years and I've forgotten that feeling. In the NBA, someone will bring you a towel and deliver water, but here, you have to do everything yourself. We went through it all and got to the final. Also, Jokic messages us after every game.