How USA's Talent Got Exposed By European Fundamentals 

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"Vaidas Curryniauskas (born 16 November 1993) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for M Basket Mažeikiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). Standing at 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in), he primarily plays at the point guard position. Vaidas Curryniauskas is also known as father of Austin Reaves." Wikipedia mfers are quick lol

As an American, all I can say is, "Ball don't lie." The USA team is constructed as-is for this tournament and Lithuania played a fundamentally sound strategy and won. Basketball is in a great place and since I don't follow soccer/football I'm enjoying the international-level trash talk ;p

I happen to be an American but Lithuania earned a well deserved win in my opinion. The arrogance and pure laziness in this game from the USA team was embarrassing. Congratulations Lithuania!

Ultimately though, I think this is is a well needed loss for team USA, they needed to be reminded that a lack of effort defensively will bite them in the ass, like it did here. I expect that their defensive intensity will ramp up in every single game from now on.

I've been telling folks FOR YEARS that today's players (NBA) refuse to box out. It's hilarious because the team that controls the boards typically control the tempo and increase the number of possessions for own team. Fundamentals will always beat talent when talent doesn't work hard...and rebounding is primarily effort.

world champion of what?

Ball movement was brilliant for Lithuania and those extra passes is what I admire about players that played in Europe like Manu. And a team effort in rebounding and boxing out. I think more euro guys will come in the NBA in the next decade because they have such great fundamentals that teams can use.

This reminds me of the USA team at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Same lack of fundamentals as shown here and they looked more like each player was playing individually in a one-on-one game, not a 5-person team game. The USA was very lucky to get the bronze medal in those Olympics.

As a Lithuanian I absolutely respect USA team, they are such a strong team, watching this game I lost a lot of nerves 😅. Of course its a historic win for Lithuania, but its not over yet.

Many sports have a rock-paper-scissors component to them. Team USA has a problem that they are missing big guys that can rebound and post and an elite shooter. So Lithuania is a bad matchup for them. The U.S. can complain that they didn’t have this or that guy, but other teams were also missing their best guys like Joker and Giannis.

Keep up the good work. I like how you break down plays. You're on point 👍🏼

Comprehensive Commentary. Creative. Conclusive. Chronological. Congrats!

Congrats team USA, you only lost by a single digit difference to team Lithuania. No other team have managed such a feat this world cup.

Bro I couldn’t believe how they broke down the USA team and exposed their laziness on defense

Brilliant video. Your game breakdown is superb. 👏👍

Well... that was heart warming to watch.. Greetings and respect from Serbia.

I think it is important to mention to those who keep saying that Lithuanians won against B C D or even F USA team that this wasn't an A team for Lithuania either. This is a great example of a team work and discipline under a really good coaching job

Kobe had a great point the aau system doesn’t teach real basketball anymore a lot of these young players don’t actually know how to run sets anymore he called it accidental basketball whereas the European nations still have movement and honestly more heart

Not even 24 hours later. Lithuania is out, USA demolished Italy by 40. Italy that won against Serbia, which eliminated Lithuania

Great breakdown! Proud of the Lithuanian team and proud of Basketnews cooking good content. The narrator accent is superb, mldc . 😊😊

Watching this live was phenomenal. Lithuania had no wasted movement on offense and on defense they were really disciplined.

As a Canadian, It says a lot about the standard the US team is held to when losing a game by 6 points (against a team that went 9/9 from 3) is the US team getting "exposed".

this sport has evolved so much, just pure joy to watch

Augustas Suliauskas forgot to mention that play when team goes 9/9 from 3pt is called "Štombergas" in Lithuania..

I'm Canadian. I have watched JV a lot with Toronto, was always a great defensive player but was streaky with his finish around the rim, which is where he typically found his scoring chances. When hes good, he can be very good, and a short tournament like this, he can be a big influence on a team like Lithuania. Great breakdown.

Very good detailed coverage thanks

Great vidéo, interesting analysis👍

Congrats to Lithuania from France. Great basketball IQ, fun to watch, love the way players sharing the ball…

From a guy who played H.S. Basketball with D. Wade....It's sad. But also admirable to see the Foreign players have become more basketball Purist than America....The Players and Fans. American Basketball has become too much like NBA2K...The Players and the Fans.

Great reviews man

very well explain analytic, agree on lack of defense from Ant and 9/9 from the 3-point was monumental

this is great content i love basketnews breakdowns keep it up🔥🔥🔥

One big problem for the USA is that it selects too many players that have been the best or second best player on their team all their lives and suddenly they have to play a supportive roll. It is not that they don't try to adjust but they have not built the habits for those rolls, fighting over every screen, boxing out every time, setting good screens, and getting only four shots a game. They have grown used to having teammates to do what we call "the dirty work" while they get plays called for their strengths on offense. I have to wonder if anyone has ever benched Brandon Ingram for not blocking out in his life. Same for Palo and Ant, big strong guys that should get some rebounds but never seem to. Add that to subtle things like the difference in how traveling and block charges are called and they lose the ability to just play in the flow of the game. They end up thinking too much out there and still being surprised by a 14 second shot clock after a turnover. I have seen some outstanding FIBA players struggle in the NBA for the same reason. There is more of an adjustment period than people think. It is one reason it was so surprising that Luka did so well starting his rookie year, but he is a special case.

Wow! You went in so deep you made me realize that I don't really understand basketball 😭😭 Very insightful review.

Augustas, super video as always 💪👊

good game by Lithuania. Even better breakdown. keep this content goin

Top basketball content!!! Love from Greece!

Breakdown was great thanks

Yesterday I typed that you this clip was bad because you exposed Lithuanian tactics and today see what happened. You shou be into national team as a scout but you are from Lithuania I still can't believe that you told the whole world your national team strategy while tournament was still being played. This is lesson for you bro. As a portal you are great guys but don't analyze you national team till tournament is not finished I. The Future. Much love from Serbia for Lithuanian basketball!❤

"I don't want to learn, I just what to get paid." One and done is killing the game.

Top video and what a team lietuva is.Congratulations and good luck from 🇬🇷

Well, I guess all that fundamental basketball and boxing out didn't keep Lithuania from getting blown out by Serbia.

Amazing analyses!

Great job by the coaching staff on Lithuania's side

I am hooked on this channel and very proud of my countrymen on the field and on YT creating great content ✊️

very solid analysis man!!!

I stopped watching the NBA decades ago, and only recently started watching college basketball again (after Muss took over as coach for the Razorbacks). The NBA, on average, is exactly what was seen in this game... lazy, sluggish, and disconnected. I'm amazed it still has a following. As for the boxing out, most college coaches don't teach it or expect it to happen, which has me wondering whether high school coaches do anymore. But the NBA is basically jogging down the court, playing a semblance of defense, then jogging to the other end when someone shoots. It's all marketing (selling apparel) these days.

A group of good NBA players cannot guarantee to win every game in World Cup or Olympic. Teams USA and Canada are vulnerable. In the past World Cup and Olympic, US had to rely on their top NBA players like Kevin Duran to win the titles.

Bro, Lithuania reminded me of Brazil with Oscar Schmidt winning against USA in the Pan-American finals. It has the same fundamentals and strength of the South American team, it even has the same jersey colors, just a little different.

Respect for the game and players 👍❤️ Nice analysis.

I often hear how USA plays the game the wrong way but the expectation is always high for them regardless. To take a game off of them seems to be a major accomplishment while no one seems to talk about the number 1 ranked team in FIBA placing 9th this year. Lithuania played their best game and still only won by 6 and then lost by 19 the very next game. I think that fact USA rebuilds a new team every four years or so and are still dominant, losing a few games here and there, is something that is often overlooked. It’s just always a major talking point when they lose because it doesn’t happen very often.

As a Canadian, our squad has a good mix of fundamental team hoops and individual performances. For the country where the game was invented, we have never been any good at it. Its awesome to see the boys hooping out.

Great content guys! Keep up the great work! :)

Solid Analysis , well done!

great analysis!

The thing is that, for some reason, the USA doesn't give a crap about playing any international basketball tournament that is not the Olympic Games. AND the biggest talents in the USA also don't give a crap about playing for the national team, even if it were an Olympic Game. And because of that they will keep losing more and more games, most likely forever. To the USA, basketball lives and dies in the NBA and only the NBA. No country in the world is more disrespectful and basically xenophobic about other countries playing a sport as the USA is with basketball.

Nice work, good content. Keep it up!

Your 90s boyband haircut brings a nostalgic smile to my face :) on topic: the usa keeps underestimating opponents and starts every game without focus. I think this defeat is a great wakeup call for them. Lithuania is playing a fantastic tournament so far, do you think the absence of Sabonis is a blessing in disguise giving the squad much better spacing?

9:15 this guy smile worth a thousand words😁

this analysis is as phenomenal as the game was

Good analysis and illustrations

that middle part is wild bro.

Right on! The US team was slacking during the first half. They need to give more effort on both ends of the floor. Also, Jaren Jackson Jr. had more fouls than rebounds.

i personally think that this current LTH lineup is stronger/versatile without Sabonis bc they look for more 3pt attempts compared to a twin tower duo of DS/JV unless one of them are willing to play Donatas' off the bench role

How is losing a game to a team considered being "exposed"?

Nice analysis 👍

Lithuania is on 🔥! Lots of love from 🇬🇷

top notch analysis!!

Great content, if you had to place a bet for all you have, who would you bet on?

Perfect analysis! Best of luck to Lithuania at the next games. Excellent team, they deserve a medal. Before the Americans they torched us Greeks apart. All the best!

4th quarter both teams made 39 and 39 points.....wtf

Excellent breakdown of the game. You are right, the Americans were lacking in fundamentals especially on rim protection and defense. Theres no excuse for the USA team to lose because they have the best talent hands down. I blame most of it on coaching and it was too little too late. Congrats to Lithuania, keep rockin it steady.

Zero concern. USA is going to win the tournament. You said it, Lith played the best game of their lives. Again, ZERO concern.

My father loves basketball, but can not watch due to the lack of fundamentals-especially blocking out and rebounding. It's sad to see this.

Great insight of Austin Reeves post-up defense! I can't imagine a scouting record for #31 Lithuanian Player (Kariniauskas); put one hand up as he pushes you to the top of key and spins to right-block (where is TEAM USA weak-side help?).

Brunson hit the lucky shot also. Anyways this was the great game. Congrats to Lithuania

Lithuania hit 9 3s in a row, that's all that happened. 3 point shooting is such a random factor in games and it lets inferior teams win more than they likely 'should' or would have with only twos

Nobody got "exposed". Lithuania just jacked up a bunch of threes and got lucky. Its just one game.

People need to realize that although the best league is NBA for talent in general, the best basketball is from Euroleague for exemple, they are not as athletic as the NBA players, but they play a much complex matches

As a lithuanian love the tournament so far and i wish best of luck to serbia and we will see who wins it.

can i say one thing? They only choose Italy instead of Serbia. Then how it goes? They smashed Italy with 37pts of GAP. So they said “ hey we are enjoying this competition “ Lithuania then loss against Serbia. c’mon guys. On 3rd and 4th quarter they easily reduced the gap. They are smart. They won’t be in the other’s bracket. With slovenia serbia and canada. They choose Italy and probably 🇩🇪 or 🇱🇻. This is SMART/CLEVERNESS.

This was a great breakdown Lithuania deserves all the credit.

I love that lil J Cole - Neighbors instrumental in the background good touch. Awesome video as a American no excuse it doesn’t matter who we send we are a basketball country this is a horrible result, good win y’all deserved it. Our boys will be back stronger for the Italy game. 😤👊

Refs actually were trying to save USA by giving some hardly understandable whistles to Lithuanians. 2 times USA players literally ran into standing Motiejūnas and Brazdeikis and somehow it was still blocking foul for Lithuanians. JV got 1 offensive foul in the 3rd quarter for an 'illegal screen' and on the same time USA players didn't get the same foul just moments before in their offense. Then one of the refs decided that JV didn't deserve to score 2+1 although he was fouled when shooting. And 4 out of 5 these calls happened in the span of 5 mins when USA was making comeback. In my opinion it's criminal that no one is actually mentioning these really questionable calls and that USA could not even win with it. Sometimes it looked that it's 6v5 on the court due to this fact.

Although Anthony Edwards’s OFF BALL defense was far from good, he was excellent on ON BALL defense. If ur gonna pick and choose his low lights to flame him, please acknowledge what he did good as well.

I would recommend to watch game USA vs Lithuania 1992👏🙏

I think it all comes down to USA players being bored to play defense if it's not NBA playoffs or olympics

Great breakdown. Absolutely true to my view. USA is still top favourite on the tournament, but Lithuania shocked the world and made history. Hope to see them more and more.

A team shooting 50% from three isn't exactly "basketball fundamentals"

Great video great way to explain the amazing tactics by Lithuanian team, I am an American team USA were not showing much respect to their opponents so congrats to Lithuania.

Great content and great analysis! You got yourself another subscriber!

Quality content, great overview. We going international 👏

I dont even watch/play basketball. but that video was so good i had to leave a follow

the narrative of USA having a really bad team is so annoying. they have a squad of either all star level players, or really good role players that contribute to winning. they have a great team.

Lithuanian fans were popping off everywhere in the MOA Arena the entire game and never let up. Deserved and congrats!

And what happened against Italy? And Lithuania is gone 😂😂

Where do you get your footage from?

great vid

Talking USA attitude, Windhorst told on pod that USA warmed up for 2 minutes or smth on opening day game because they came out late and there were some show before the tip.