ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates—The players and coaches on USA Basketball’s roster for the World Cup that starts next week are in possession of a combined 16 National Basketball Association (NBA) championship rings. The breakdown of those rings: Coaches 15, Players 1. Make no mistake, there are some rising star players…
But the biggest names in terms of star power might be the guys who’ll wear polo shirts, not jerseys. The US assembled an All-Star coaching staff for this tournament, with Golden State’s Steve Kerr leading a group that has the Los Angeles Clippers’ Tyronn Lue, Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Gonzaga’s Mark Few as his assistants.
“Mark Few, obviously he’s done a hell of a job at Gonzaga. Tyronn Lue, a hell of an NBA player and NBA coach. And then Erik Spoelstra, I think his resume kind of speaks for itself.” “I bet if you asked Erik and Ty and Mark why we’re doing this, they’d say something similar. We love what we do,” Kerr said. “We’re so lucky to do what we do. This is a unique and different experience than coaching in the NBA. For me, I didn’t want to one day say ‘I could have done that and said no.’ This is six weeks of my offseason. Maybe right now that sounds like a lot, but years from now, that six weeks is going to seem like nothing. … “We’ll remember this for the rest of our lives.
The players are the on-court stars. The coaches might be the rock stars. And there are far more people involved than just Kerr and his assistants.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Smart lights up MOA Ball for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023The MOA Ball is the latest installation from Smart to drum up the country's historic hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup from August 25 to September 10.
Read more »
Smart lights up MOA Ball for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023The MOA Ball is the latest installation from Smart to drum up the country’s historic hosting of the FIBA Basketball
Read more »
All-new Team USA adjusting to FIBA rules ahead of World CupABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — There were 1.4 seconds left in the first half of USA Basketball's first exhibition game of its pre-World Cup tour this summer, with the Americans taking the ball out on the far end of the floor. US coach Steve Kerr signaled for a quick inbounds pass and desperation
Read more »
US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exitUS women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The move comes less than two weeks after the Americans were knocked out of the Women's World Cup earlier than ever before. The person spoke to the AP on…
Read more »
Clarkson provides 'renewed energy' as Gilas Pilipinas gears up for FIBA World CupThe addition of Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson boosts Gilas Pilipinas' confidence and morale as it hosts Dominican Republic, Angola, and Italy
Read more »
Scottie Thompson, Kai Sotto practicing with 'no limitations' as FIBA World Cup nearsChot Reyes bares Scottie Thompson and Kai Sotto have been practicing without restrictions after both sustained injuries in the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup that will tip off on August 25
Read more »