FIBA World Cup LIVE: Boomers’ huge boost as biggest threat loses NBA star
Germany already shaped as Australia’s toughest test in the group stage and will still pose a stern challenge even with Wagner, a 6-foot-10 forward with length and defensive versatility.
Wagner averaged 15.1 points at last year’s EuroBasket, trailing Schröder who has a habit of taking his game to another level when suiting up for Germany. The Boomers did well to hold Markkanen to 19 points, with Goorjian telling reporters on Friday night he was “really pleased” with the way his team handled the NBA’s Most Improved Player.“He’s an incredible player and we watched all their games coming in,” Goorjian said.
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