Team USA has always been a prominent team in NBA history, but their last FIBA World Cup has been a harsh awakening and also the rest of the participating countries are quickly catching up. They ended up seventh, losing their winning streak to France. Team USA is known for its strength and dominant play, the new 2023 starting lineup is ready for action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. With the USA Basketball’s World Cup roster having tons of young talent, but no international experience, it will be thrilling to see the young blood-acting the FIBA play.
Let’s take a look at the potential starting 5:
C- Jaren Jackson Jr.
The lead defensive player of the team has an average of 3 blocks and one steal in 28.4 minutes over 63 starts. He also holds the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.
PF – Brandon Ingram
The 6’8’’ forward athlete has established himself as one of the top scorers. Last season playing for the Pelicans, he had a 29% three-point shooting efficiency. He’s versatile and can easily play Power forward for this small ball lineup.
SF – Mikal Bridges
The Brooklyn Nets rising star had a breakout scoring last season. He can majorly add up to the team with his versatile defensive length and perimeter shooting. He has an average of 26.1 points, 4.5 boards, 2.7 assists, 1 steal, and 0.6 blocks in 27 starts for Brooklyn in the latest season.
SG – Anthony Edwards
The exceptionally skilled off guard, can also single-handedly fill up a scorer from all three levels. He was the #1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and is a rising young star in NBA. He has achieved an impressive average of 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.7 blocks over 79 starts for the Timberwolves.
PG – Jalen Brunson
The Chicagoland native is the team’s lead ball handler and playmaker. He has shown his expertise in the game averaging a total of 24 points, 6.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.9 steal in over 68 starts in his first season with the Knicks.
The potential play of team USA.
The first round playoff between the USA and New Zealand is scheduled on 26 August, followed by a match against Greece and Jordan. The rising stars of the team, such as Paolo Banchero and Austin Reaves, are being granted significant play time on the court. Both of them are young, talented, and possess comparatively less experience, but they are getting substantial minutes at the game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves star, the “Ant-Man” Anthony Edwrads is expected to carry the majority of the offensive load. His exceptional performances on the court, both offensive and defensive, have positioned him as a standout among his peer teammates.
