Team USA crushes New Zealand in its FIBA World Cup opener: a great start to the World Cup adventure in which the best of the team coach Steve Kerr was Paolo Banchero.
The Rookie of the Year was the top scorer of the USA national team. 21 points, 8/10 from the field with 4 rebounds from 19 minutes as Sixth Man in the central role. A non-traditional big man, fundamental to Kerr’s playing philosophy, who before the start of the World Cup had anticipated the possibility of Banchero playing from centre.
I accepted my role that I have at the World Cup. I want to do it to the best of my ability. JJ [Jaren Jackson, ndr] he is a very good player and I have to start where he leaves off. I just wanted the World Cup to start. When the lights come on I’m ready
Paolo Banchero
Banchero was an excellent backup to Jaren Jackson Jr. (Defensive Player of the Year in the NBA), who was ready when called upon by Steve Kerr.
2023-08-27 08:13:58
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