Luis Scola reflects on Argentina's 2004 Olympic upset over USA basketball

postandcourier.com October 31, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

Luis Scola reflected on Argentina's victory over Team USA in the 2004 Olympics, attributing it to Argentina's preparation and Team USA's struggles with international rules. Many NBA stars withdrew, leaving a less experienced American team vulnerable. Argentina had built strong team chemistry over five years, improving their skills through competition. By 2004, players like Scola and Manu Ginobili were in their prime, ready to face a disorganized US team. The Americans' loss prompted a shift in their approach to international play. Since then, they have won five consecutive gold medals, learning from the defeat in Athens.


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