The 2019 World Cup Basketball Tournament is about to start on 8/31, but the U.S. team, which has attracted much attention, is in crisis, including Anthony Davis,James HardenandDamien LillardSuper stars have all withdrawn one after another, and even young players such as Julius Randle, Montrezl Harrell and Marvin Bagley cannot play. Although it is still the most championship-worthy country, its reduced combat power will still make people question whether the tragedy of not being able to win the championship in the past will continue. will happen again.
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butJazz young ace Donovan MitchellHe is one of the most determined players to participate so far. He also vowed in an interview that he would not quit and would bring back the championship. "Playing for the national team has always been one of my dreams. Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity in high school and college. ." Mitchell said, "Now that I have this opportunity, of course I have to seize it."
In an interview, he also vowed that he would not quit and would bring back the championship. "Playing for the national team has always been one of my dreams. Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity in high school and college." Mitchell said, "Now that I have this opportunity, I Of course you have to grasp it."
About to enter the third season of NBA,At 22 years old, Mitchell is already a quasi-star player in the NBA, averaging 23.8 points per game in the 2018-19 season, ranking 15th in the league. He has a chance to become the top scoring ace of the US team.Another main scorer on the U.S. team is Kemba Walker, averaging 25.6 points per game in the 2018-19 season, ranking 10th in the league, and will inevitably become the focus of opponents' defense. At this time, Mitchell's performance is related to the scoring efficiency of the US team.
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The current average age of the U.S. team is only about 27 years old. Many young players have no experience in international competitions or even major competitions, such as Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. At this time, they have been through the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. Mitchell, who was baptized in the game, is even more important. "We may be young, but we are not likeKevin Durant,James HardenAlthough LeBron James is so experienced, our hard work will never lose. "
Positioned as the starting shooting guard early on, Mitchell's diverse scoring methods, athletic ability and strong physical fitness will become the dream of various countries in the international arena. In addition, he shared the ball-handling role with the Jazz last season, and his cutting points The handling of the ball and transition between offense and defense will be the focus of the US team.
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