The United States team is already in Malaga. Led by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the team landed on the Costa del Sol this Wednesday for Saturday’s take-out against Slovenia. On Sunday -against Spain- to celebrate a unique event at the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace Centenary Tournament Spanish Basketball Federation. An event that brings together three of Malaga’s best teams ahead of the World Cup on 25 August.
For the time being, they will be installed in El Higuerón, which will serve as the base headquarters for the three groups. Also, the visit to the United States will not only be special, which means that one of the best teams in the world has landed on the Costa del Sol. 37 years have passed -Steve Kerr was still an actor- Because North Americans did not set foot on Malaga territory.
Now it’s not about getting Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry or Jayson Tatum, but the truth is, it is. A very young team with no experience in FIBAwith some of the most promising stars for the future of the NBA, such as Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson or Anthony Edwards. Now, at least in theory, it doesn’t seem like the choice that ravaged major rivals to get to gold. Talent? Forever. Will they know how to handle FIBA rules? This is a big question.
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Now, They arrive in Malaga after beating Puerto Rico (117-74), a result that was considered misleading.. The game in Las Vegas lasted until the middle of the third quarter, and that’s when the Americans struck the final blow. But the fact that Sergio Scariolo’s men won their first friendly match (87-57) against Venezuela was certainly not an overwhelming and above all a sustained advantage.
So the Centennial Tournament will be a good test in terms of preparation, which is still early. start identifying some aspirations Spain, currently led by Unicaja player Alberto Díaz, the United States of the NBA, and Slovenia by Luka Doncic.