Jake Kleinberg

Victor Wambinyama being one of the biggest stars in the game. That's kind of an obvious choice. Those last two spots, though, Canada was more obvious than people would think, I think, because they had I think it was the second most NBA players behind the United States and their team. Yep. You have Shea. They have a basketball history that's pretty interesting that people don't really know about.

Victor Wambinyama being one of the biggest stars in the game. That's kind of an obvious choice. Those last two spots, though, Canada was more obvious than people would think, I think, because they had I think it was the second most NBA players behind the United States and their team. Yep. You have Shea. They have a basketball history that's pretty interesting that people don't really know about.

Victor Wambinyama being one of the biggest stars in the game. That's kind of an obvious choice. Those last two spots, though, Canada was more obvious than people would think, I think, because they had I think it was the second most NBA players behind the United States and their team. Yep. You have Shea. They have a basketball history that's pretty interesting that people don't really know about.

And so I think Canada became like a pretty obvious third choice. And then the fourth choice we debated for a long time. And I was part of that discussion. And it was which countries have the most interesting stories that you want to let the world know. and who actually have a chance.

And so I think Canada became like a pretty obvious third choice. And then the fourth choice we debated for a long time. And I was part of that discussion. And it was which countries have the most interesting stories that you want to let the world know. and who actually have a chance.

And so I think Canada became like a pretty obvious third choice. And then the fourth choice we debated for a long time. And I was part of that discussion. And it was which countries have the most interesting stories that you want to let the world know. and who actually have a chance.

And Serbia came to mind, one, because of the rich basketball history and the war and just how compelling that story is, but also because they won the silver medal at the FIBA World Cup in 23 without Jokic. So you add the best player in the world to a team that's already successful, you think like, okay, that could go well.

And Serbia came to mind, one, because of the rich basketball history and the war and just how compelling that story is, but also because they won the silver medal at the FIBA World Cup in 23 without Jokic. So you add the best player in the world to a team that's already successful, you think like, okay, that could go well.

And Serbia came to mind, one, because of the rich basketball history and the war and just how compelling that story is, but also because they won the silver medal at the FIBA World Cup in 23 without Jokic. So you add the best player in the world to a team that's already successful, you think like, okay, that could go well.

As far as who we're rooting for, immediately the groups were made, and it was USA and Serbia in one group, so we knew they'd be playing each other. And then as the tournament unfolded, you have Canada and France in the first game of the knockout round. So there's conflicting feelings all over the place because you develop relationships with people on every team.

As far as who we're rooting for, immediately the groups were made, and it was USA and Serbia in one group, so we knew they'd be playing each other. And then as the tournament unfolded, you have Canada and France in the first game of the knockout round. So there's conflicting feelings all over the place because you develop relationships with people on every team.

As far as who we're rooting for, immediately the groups were made, and it was USA and Serbia in one group, so we knew they'd be playing each other. And then as the tournament unfolded, you have Canada and France in the first game of the knockout round. So there's conflicting feelings all over the place because you develop relationships with people on every team.

So it's like you're happy that Wemby won because you love him, but you're sad that Shea lost because you love him. And it's like there's no rooting for anybody. The hope is like, I hope one of our teams goes far. That was always like, what if none of our teams go far? And with the U.S., you're making some good bets. But there's a world in which that happens. And then what do you do? So...

So it's like you're happy that Wemby won because you love him, but you're sad that Shea lost because you love him. And it's like there's no rooting for anybody. The hope is like, I hope one of our teams goes far. That was always like, what if none of our teams go far? And with the U.S., you're making some good bets. But there's a world in which that happens. And then what do you do? So...

So it's like you're happy that Wemby won because you love him, but you're sad that Shea lost because you love him. And it's like there's no rooting for anybody. The hope is like, I hope one of our teams goes far. That was always like, what if none of our teams go far? And with the U.S., you're making some good bets. But there's a world in which that happens. And then what do you do? So...

Yeah, I think that naturally you have people you're rooting for, but I don't think there was one team that we were all hoping would prevail.

Yeah, I think that naturally you have people you're rooting for, but I don't think there was one team that we were all hoping would prevail.

Yeah, I think that naturally you have people you're rooting for, but I don't think there was one team that we were all hoping would prevail.

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