Team USA basketball loses 2nd game in a row

[Pete]

 

[Teddy KGB]

I’ll bet the under on Pete scoring 1 point in an nba game.  

[Mark Vader]

On 7/13/2021 at 8:19 AM, Gugny said:

 

They're NBA players.  They don't even try until they absolutely have to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSi6iF9kVBs

Edited July 17, 2021 by Mark Vader

[Brennan Huff]

Aaannd now they lost one that counts to France 83-76

 

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/usa-mens-basketball-loses-france-first-olympic-game-since-2004-141418982.html

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

1 hour ago, Brennan Huff said:

Aaannd now they lost one that counts to France 83-76

 

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/usa-mens-basketball-loses-france-first-olympic-game-since-2004-141418982.html

sort of strange how poorly Durant and Lillard played. France is okay— but that is just weak. 

[LeGOATski]

When you have such a good roster, I'm looking at the coach.

[TBBills]

2 hours ago, Brennan Huff said:

Aaannd now they lost one that counts to France 83-76

 

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/usa-mens-basketball-loses-france-first-olympic-game-since-2004-141418982.html

Good let's get rid of the Olympics anyway. They are just a waste of time and destroy any city that hosts them.

[Brennan Huff]

6 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Good let's get rid of the Olympics anyway. They are just a waste of time and destroy any city that hosts them.

I don’t see that ever happening. It’s kind of a big deal

[TBBills]

Just now, Brennan Huff said:

I don’t see that ever happening. It’s kind of a big deal

Not as big as it used to be. I cannot even find one person actually watching. Hell most people didn't even realize the opening ceremony happened 

Edited July 25, 2021 by TBBills

[Augie]

3 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Good let's get rid of the Olympics anyway. They are just a waste of time and destroy any city that hosts them.

 

A waste of who’s time? Are you being forced to watch them? 

 

Are they expensive? Yes, absolutely!  But a lot of nice improvements are also left behind. They don’t destroy the host city if well planned and executed. 

 

[Brennan Huff]

1 minute ago, TBBills said:

Not as big as it used to be. I cannot even find one person actually watching. Hell most people didn't even realize the opening ceremony happened 

I never watch them either. But we’re Americans we have a sense of entitlement. They are a lot bigger in other countries. Especially smaller countries 

[Augie]

3 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Not as big as it used to be. I cannot even find one person actually watching. Hell most people didn't even realize the opening ceremony happened 

 

I’ll make it easy for you. I am watching the swimming right now. 

[TBBills]

1 minute ago, Augie said:

 

I’ll make it easy for you. I am watching the swimming right now. 

And you are literally the only one. The Olympics are basically getting worse views than Sabres hockey.

Edited July 25, 2021 by TBBills

[ExiledInIllinois]

15 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

I’ll make it easy for you. I am watching the swimming right now. 

You're just watching because of the Speedos. 😉😜 Sicko! 😏

 

[LeGOATski]

Watching the game now. Man, USA looks very solid right now as they're up 22-13. I'm interested to see where it goes wrong.

[SirAndrew]

1 hour ago, TBBills said:

Good let's get rid of the Olympics anyway. They are just a waste of time and destroy any city that hosts them.

C’mon, what city doesn’t need a 15K seat swimming venue ? 

[Augie]

2 hours ago, TBBills said:

And you are literally the only one. The Olympics are basically getting worse views than Sabres hockey.

 

OK, first, I suggest you look up the meaning of “literally”. Secondly, I know of at least two other people who will be watching to some extent. That makes THREE of us! You may have heard of Terry and Kim Pegula, and they have a daughter participating in the Olympics. It is both an amazing accomplishment and a tremendous honor to represent your country in global competition. Even if you want to abolish the event. 

[Bad Things]

2 hours ago, Augie said:

 

A waste of who’s time? Are you being forced to watch them? 

 

Are they expensive? Yes, absolutely!  But a lot of nice improvements are also left behind. They don’t destroy the host city if well planned and executed. 

 

I'm sure many here will disagree,  but I think the 1980 Winter Olympics totally destroyed the charm and character of Lake Placid.

[Augie]

2 minutes ago, Bad Things said:

I'm sure many here will disagree,  but I think the 1980 Winter Olympics totally destroyed the charm and character of Lake Placid.

 

Since I have never been there, it’s impossible for me to have an opinion other that I’m surprised they ever won an Olympic bid. BUT, what do I know? 🤷‍♂️

 

I will say I live in Atlanta and have visited Salt Lake City and Barcelona. All MUCH bigger than Lake Placid. Some will complain about some aspects of having held the Olympics, but for the most part they are not worse for the wear. In fact, they all have some nice amenities left over from the games. In Barcelona it was part of one of our tours and it looked great! 

 

I will freely acknowledge some host cities spend far too much and are left with a bunch of white elephants all over town. Because some places get carried away is not a reason to abolish the Olympics which is what I first responded to. 

[TBBills]

32 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

OK, first, I suggest you look up the meaning of “literally”. Secondly, I know of at least two other people who will be watching to some extent. That makes THREE of us! You may have heard of Terry and Kim Pegula, and they have a daughter participating in the Olympics. It is both an amazing accomplishment and a tremendous honor to represent your country in global competition. Even if you want to abolish the event. 

Lol Olympics are dead in America.

 

Olympics thread has 11 replies and half are "Didn't know this was happening" 

 

It's not about representing your country and hasn't been for years. It's run like garbage and destroys wherever it is held.

Edited July 25, 2021 by TBBills