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
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





















