FIBA World Cup 2019: 3 Talking Points from USA vs Greece

#1 Gregg Popovich's coaching expertise shines through

Gregg Popovich is getting the most out of a USA roster lacking quality

While the USA have won their four opening games, there is no doubting that the current World Cup roster is among the weakest in team history. Nevertheless, the Americans still boast the NBA's best coach, and Gregg Popovich's genius was on show once again vs Greece.

The San Antonio Spurs head coach repeatedly went with a small lineup - forcing Greece to shoot from the outside. Greece finished the game shooting 7 for 27 from beyond the arc, and Popovich occasionally sent on Myles Turner for devastating effect.

Popovich also continued to give Derrick White a decent amount of minutes, and the guard responded to his head coach with another fine performance as he continued his rapid development. Ultimately, the USA can't match the Serbian's roster, however, they remain in contention thanks to the presence of Popovich.