By Guillaume K. | Sports journalist
While the Europeans have dominated for several years, the American superstars have the opportunity to regain the upper hand in these playoffs. Kevin Garnett made a big observation on this subject, taking inspiration in particular from a successful film with Anthony Edwards.
There is one observation that must have particularly hurt American observers in recent days: the All-NBA first team, which rewards the 5 best players of the season, is made up almost exclusively of foreign players. Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander… They all deserve their place.
If the national selection remains exceptional and will be favorite for the Paris Olympic Games this summer, it is clear that there has been a real downgrading of American basketball in recent years. Some blame the mentality of the youngest, who now prefer the fame of social networks to the sweat of a training gym, but for others, it is the entire training system that needs to be reviewed.
The NBA owned by Europeans?!
In his weekly show with his sidekick Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett spoke on the subject. Looking at these playoffs and the performances of Luka Doncic notably, it feels like it’s in a movie. A film in which the Europeans would take over the league, with Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum as the only hopes of reversing the trend.
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In the film “Le Haut Du Panier” on Netflix, Adam Sandler plays an agent who seeks to bring Europeans to the NBA. Anthony Edwards’ role in it is pretty much the same as he has in the league today. What I mean is that he must dethrone all the European giants. They are taking over our league. The best players all come from there.
I realized this when the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets. But before arriving in the NBA for example, Luka Doncic already dominated a big league. I think he’s going to be MVP in the next two seasons. Good thing our best players, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards, are in the conference finals. For me it is a good advertisement for the Olympic Games. Ant is the face of the league today.
For Kevin Garnett, the current league would look a lot like the film “Le Haut Du Panier”, where a European arrives in the United States and dominates. Simple chance or beautiful coincidence, Anthony Edwards is in this feature film and does everything to beat the hero, as he does everything to beat Luka Doncic in the playoffs. The only difference is that a ring is in play on this one.
Anthony Edwards could be a bulwark against the domination of the Europeans in the event of a victory against the Mavericks. But it will take more than that to stop the massive arrival of superstars from the Old Continent!
2024-05-24 22:24:15
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