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How will the Olympics affect the Spurs this season?

Manu Ginobili. The nominally eccentric Ginobili and seminal figure of Argentina’s Golden Generation, did what he did best — providing his aging Argentinean squad with everything outside of…Read More

Tony Parker confident France’s time will come

Tony Parker’s first Olympic experience turned out to be a rousing success despite early indicators to the contrary. He battled protective goggles, fatigue, rust, aggressive defenses and the pressure…Read More

Pau Gasol responds to France’s violent late game fouls

As the French morale slowly dwindled and their Olympic dreams came to a screeching halt, desperation set in. It began when Ronny Turiaf delivered a physical hit on Rudy Fernandez. Nicolas Batum’s…Read More

Tony Parker, Boris Diaw chime in on loss to Spain

France held a three-point lead with 6:51 to play. Their defense effectively rendered Spain’s backcourt obsolete and, with enough offense in the final frame, were in a good position to advance to…Read More

2012 Olympics: Previewing the quarterfinal matchups

Russia vs. Lithuania Russia enters as the definitive favorite over a Lithuanian squad that finished fourth in Pool A with a 2-3 record. They didn’t play remarkably well as they merely defeated two…Read More

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Nando De Colo: We can’t be afraid to play

France may be victims of circumstance — Spain’s unexpected losses against Russia and Brazil…Read More

2012 Olympics: France, Batum ward off Nigerian rally, win 79-73

The Nigerians were part of arguably the most egregious performance ever in their 83-point loss to Team…Read More

Tony Parker isn’t worried about close game against Tunisia

France is in the midst of a three game winning streak after their 27-point loss to Team USA but their…Read More

2012 Olympics: France defeats Tunisia, 73-69, for third victory

It wasn’t an overwhelming performance from France, whose 73-69 victory over Tunisia firmly entrenches…Read More

Boris Diaw’s playmaking will be essential for France

Tony Parker and Nicolas Batum may receive a lot more notoriety, stemming from their ability to score…Read More

Tony Parker regaining legs, confidence

It’s been a dawdling, frustrating rehabilitation from his eye injury but Tony Parker is getting…Read More

2012 Olympics: French “Big Three” defeats Lithuania, 82-74

The French team hasn’t been able to gain any semblance of rapport, sans a nice second half performance…Read More

Tony Parker wants to play in the 2016 Olympics

Forgive Tony Parker for his foresight — it does seem a little absurd on the surface to start planning…Read More

Nando De Colo: “Everyone was really into the game”

Was Nando De Colo, who finished with 11 points on 3-of-8 shooting in France’s 71-64 victory over…Read More

2012 Olympics: Scouting France vs. Lithuania

. France’s statistical leaders     Tony Parker — 13.5 points     Ali…Read More

Tony Parker admits playing against Manu was “strange”

As a Spurs fan, it was a bit jarring to see the assortment of Spurs in today’s exciting matchup…Read More

2012 Olympics: Parker’s 17 points propels France past Argentina

London practically played host to a Spurs intrasquad scrimmage. And naturally, the team with more Spurs…Read More

Manu Ginobili, Argentina prepare for a pivotal matchup against France

If Argentina wins their second consecutive preliminary game, it won’t come easy. Manu Ginobili…Read More

French coach Vince Collet reflects on loss to Team USA

In light of their demoralizing 27-point loss to Team USA, French head coach Vince Collet reflected on…Read More

2012 Olympics: Team USA takes out Tony Parker in 98-71 victory

Tony Parker, tasked with attacking Team USA’s aggressive defense from the onset, maneuvered around…Read More