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In response to "I get the feeling our men's 3 on 3 team in 2028 will be LeBron and Bronny. -- nm" by David

Apparently lack of NBA talent due to guidelines requiring participation in 3x3 events, ranking leading up to the Olympics -- (link*)

Posted by budice Aug 4 '24, 10:23

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https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/why-are-there-no-nba-players-us-mens-olympic-3x3-basketball-team (www.nbcolympics.com)

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That's why I think retired players are about to become a thing. -- nm - David Aug 4, 10:29 8
- we were just discussing this in the office. Newly retired players w/college standouts would be interesting -- nm - Remlik Aug 4, 10:42 3
  - Reminds me of my college prez from undergrad days. He was well into his 50s but a former varsity player. Regularly schooled the young guys. - Baron of the Rings Aug 4, 11:12
  - Right. The best international players aren't in this, either. So, there's no excuse for Team USA's performance. - David Aug 4, 10:51 1
    - Ditto to the IM - JD Aug 4, 11:15
- I would think we’d have a few 28yr old not-quite’s good enough but a 44yr old Lebron still probably ices them. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 4, 10:31 3
  - People like Carmelo and him make the most sense, but they're so rich that I don't know whether they need the aggravation. - David Aug 4, 10:41 2
    - "whether they need the aggravation." seems to be pervasive on veteran NBA Teams. Many with their moneybags and titles already in hand -- nm - budice Aug 4, 10:44 1
      - Basically remaining in the NBA and cashing in on celebrity. Plus a rare title run in the later years -- nm - budice Aug 4, 10:48

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