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Sep 2019
37m 53s

France Eliminates Team USA From the FIBA...

The Ringer
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We gather for an emergency reaction to Team USA losing in international tournament play for the first time in 58 games. What comes next for USA basketball: Will they have to go young with Zion Williamson and Trae Young, or will veteran stars like LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis, and more reenter the fold?


Hosts: Justin Verrier and Dan Devine

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