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Gregg Popovich hits out at Team USA critics

Team USA defeated Poland to finish 7th at the 2019 FIBA World Cup

Team USA entered the 2019 FIBA World Cup boasting a 13-year win streak. Nevertheless, their build-up to the tournament was disrupted by several high profile withdrawals, and the team received considerable criticism after being eliminated by France in the quarter-finals.

However, speaking after Team USA's consolation win over Poland, head coach Gregg Popovich hit out at the critics:

Some people want to play the blame game. There’s no blame to be placed anywhere … like we should be ashamed because we didn’t win a gold medal? That’s a ridiculous attitude. It’s immature. It’s arrogant, and it shows that whoever thinks that doesn’t respect all the other teams in the world.

The USA is now facing pressure to bounce back at the Summer Olympics next summer. Draymond Green is a major name that has already expressed his intent to feature, while reports have suggested that Steph Curry will also be involved.