Despite a flawless 7-0 record at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, there are concerns (and even doubts) about Team USA’s ability to win the whole thing. Many people view teams boasting larger front-lines, such as Spain, as the favorites.
Team USA big man Kenneth Faried seems offended by this line of thinking, and says the Americans have more than enough muscle in the paint. Per ESPN:
Of suggestion Team USA will struggle vs. bigger teams, @KennethFaried35 said: "Is that what's going around? That's totally disrespectful"
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 10, 2014
Quote even better upon hearing clearer audio. "Massively disrespectful," @KennethFaried35 says. "We'll just have to see tomorrow, I guess"
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 10, 2014