Fans questioned 1 decision from Team USA’s scare vs. Germany

Team USA on Monday just barely eked out a win over Germany in their final exhibition game before the 2024 Olympics. A handful of fans wondered why a certain player didn’t take the floor during the contest.

The Americans outlasted the Germans 92-88 at The O2 Arena in London, England. While the final result was expected, the game was much closer than Team USA supporters probably would have hoped.

The US needed a LeBron James takeover in the fourth quarter to overcome the reigning FIBA World Cup champions. James scored 11 points in the final frame, including a massive three-pointer with under 90 seconds left to give the US a four-point lead.

Despite fielding some of the greatest offensive players in NBA history, Team USA struggled to score on a stingy German defense. The lack of flow in Team USA’s offense had several fans on X wondering why head coach Steve Kerr didn’t play Tyrese Haliburton.

Haliburton has developed into one of the best passers in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers star’s 10.9 assists per game last season led the entire league. Haliburton also led Team USA in assists over their first three exhibition games.

On a team filled with NBA first-options, it’s evident that some fans believe Haliburton’s unselfishness could be a major boon for Team USA.

After back-to-back close calls against South Sudan and Germany, Team USA’s path to Olympic gold may not be as easy as originally thought.

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