U.S. coach Gregg Popovich speaks with his players during training July 6 in Las Vegas. “I think that’s a little bit of hubris if you think the Americans are supposed to just roll out the ball and win,” Popovich said. Just because that’s true doesn’t mean that it also can’t be true the U.S. should still be lapping the field. Damian Lillard and Gregg Popovich wait for a replay during their U.S. team’s loss to France on Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics. “I think that’s just what the expectations are when you play for Team USA,” Lillard said.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 26, 2021 21:11 UTC