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The worldâs newest country and its biggest basketball powerhouse both walked onto a court. What happened next might surprise youâŚ
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Todayâs Lineup
𤊠Super South Sudan!
The young nation threw everything they could at Team USA.
đ¸ Very Cavalier
Clevelandâs young gun got PAID!
âď¸ Fun in the Sun
Breaking down some unexpected summer starsâŚ
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Super South Sudan
When South Sudan was announced to be in the same group as Team USA for the upcoming Paris Olympics, many declared it the largest mismatch in international basketball history. But in the squadsâ exhibition matchup this weekend, the worldâs youngest nation had other plans.
On Saturday, the South Sudanese National Team nearly pulled off a stunning upset over Team USA, going up by as many as 16 points but ultimately falling 101-100 after being 40+ point underdogs. Former Sixer Marial Shayok led the way with 24 PTS for a South Sudan squad that features a deceivingly large amount of former NBA talent, but it wasnât enough against the basketball Avengersânamely LeBron James, who notched 23 PTS and the game-winning layup.
Even if youâre rooting for Team USA, South Sudanâs journey is as inspirational as it gets! Listen to center/forward Wenyen Gabriel talk about his squadâs journey:
Wenyen Gabriel with the proudest of words after South Sudanâs first-ever game against USA Basketball đ¸đ¸
â Cesare Milanti (@cesaremilanti)
10:34 PM ⢠Jul 20, 2024
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đ§ Daily Trivia đ§
How many Olympic gold medals does LeBron James have? |
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Very Cavalier!
The latest in the line of young studs to get their bag, Evan Mobley recently inked a new 5-year, $224 million extension to stay in Cleveland for the long haul. The deal comes after the Cavs had already locked up Donovan Mitchell earlier in the summer, adding security to Clevelandâs core for years to come.
One of the leagueâs most impactful defenders since being drafted third overall out of USC in 2021, Mobley has more than earned this cash. He was a strong contender for DPOY in 2023 and averaged 21 PPG in this yearâs East semis against Bostonâthe Cavs got a good one! đ
Heâs a top-5 defender in the world and just did this against the NBA champs
Youâd be a fool not to give Evan Mobley a max extension
â Tony Pesta (@Tony_Pesta)
4:23 PM ⢠Jul 21, 2024
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Summer Standouts
You might have to go to summer school if you fail your classes, but these hoopers are balling in the hopes they make the grade. Letâs check in with some of the players making names for themselves in the 2024 NBA Summer League:
Matas Buzelis, CHI
The kid from Chicago is winning the hearts of NBA fans everywhere with his chill demeanor, hometown threads, and cold-blooded dominance on the court. With games of 28 and 18 PTS and an clear sense of comfort handling the ball and creating for himself, Buzelis could be a difference-maker early in his NBA career. Oh, and donât forget this sweet slam!
MATAS BUZELIS đł
Look where he caught this for the dunk đĽ
â NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA)
11:35 PM ⢠Jul 20, 2024
Ricky Council IV, PHI
While his friends might call him Ricky Bounce-il for his insane hops, the young Philly guard has more in his repertoire than high flying dunks. He averaged 18.8 PPG over four games in Vegas and showed a knack for getting downhill and finishing tough looks at the cup. Rotation him đ !
Neemias Queta, BOS
This one is for all the two-way Summer Leaguers! After earning a championship as a part of Bostonâs recent title roster, Queta is out to make a name of his own with back-to-back 20-point games and overall dominance on the glass. The recent draft picks always steal most of the shine during the summer, but donât forget about the guys still trying to carve out their place in the league!
Baylor Scheierman to Neemias Queta for the dunk
â Danielle Hobeika (@DanielleHobeika)
12:10 AM ⢠Jul 14, 2024
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Three in the Key
đĽ Canât Handle The Heat
RIP Dereck Livelyâs shoes!
đ Still the King
What was the key to Team USAâs clutch win?
đ¸ Picture Perfect
Looking back on this iconic flickâŚ
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What Weâre Enjoying
Thereâs never a bad time to listen to great music, and Mac Millerâs 2018 album Swimming certainly fits that bill. There are songs to groove to, songs to contemplate to, and everything in betweenâour favorite track has to be the iconic â2009â, but itâs hard to pick just one. RIP Mac! đŠˇ
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Signing Off
And we out! Thanks for spending a portion of your day with us. This week, savor the summer moments that only come this time of year! It wonât be long before youâre wishing for them again. See you soon!
-Walker Carnathan
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