USA team head coach Steve Kerr, center, gestures during a practice session ahead of the Basketball World Cup in Taguig, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
United States coach Steve Kerr has a unique perspective on winning and losing in basketball. While many perceive a win by an American team made up of NBA players as a guarantee, Kerr sees competition as an opportunity to embrace the possibility of losing. As Team USA prepares for their game against New Zealand, Kerr emphasizes that the essence of competing lies in accepting both victory and defeat. He believes that the beauty of sports is that no one’s life is at stake, and the team will give their all to win a gold medal. However, they understand that criticism may follow if they fall short of their goal.
Gilas Pilipinas, on the other hand, is left to take solace in Kerr’s words. The Philippines suffered a setback in their quest for an outright Olympic berth after losing to the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns led the Dominicans to their first win in the tournament with an impressive performance. Despite Jordan Clarkson’s notable contribution, the disparity in offensive rebounding proved to be a decisive factor in Gilas Pilipinas’ defeat.
As the United States makes their debut against New Zealand, they aim to overcome their disappointing seventh-place finish in the previous edition of the global showcase. However, Kerr’s squad is not seeking redemption. Instead, they approach the competition with a sense of fun and gratitude, recognizing the privilege of competing and giving their all.
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