As France was booted out of competition within the 2023 FIBA World Cup by Latvia on Sunday in Jakarta, 88-86, Team USA was monitoring from Manila the upset in opposition to the world no. 5 crew.
For USA head coach Steve Kerr, the France loss was a reminder of how aggressive the World Cup is.
“It’s a good reminder to all of us that you just can’t ease into any game in this tournament,” Kerr stated in a press convention after their 109-81 win in opposition to Greece on Monday.
“The level of competition is so much better now worldwide even than it was eight years ago.”
“Teams are tough. Teams are good. We’re gonna have to play well for 40 minutes to win,” he added.
After successful their first two outings within the tourney, the United States has already secured its slot within the subsequent spherical of the event.
Still, Team USA will not be taking any crew frivolously within the competitors.
“We just keep going. One game at a time, and hopefully six more,” the champion coach stated.
The Americans will play Jordan subsequent as they hope to finish a sweep of Group C earlier than advancing to the second spherical.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
