Projecting Team USA's Starting Lineup for FIBA World Cup
By Kevin Aquino
With so many marquee names (and Julius Randle) withdrawing from Team USA, it's easy to forget about the remaining players on the roster. The team only has four players who have been All-Star selections, which isn't what generally comes to mind when you think of American basketball.
With or without star power, Team USA will be expected to win the 2019 FIBA World Cup. With that said, who should Gregg Popovich put in his starting lineup?
1. PG: Kemba Walker
2. SG: Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell is one of the league's most dynamic young stars, celebrating the release of his new signature shoe with Adidas last month. Mitchell’s athleticism should give him a leg up on the defensive end, as well as potential for show-stopping highlights on an international stage. Spida exploded on the scene as a rookie and finished the regular season strong after a sophomore slump to start last year.
3. SF: Khris Middleton
4. PF: PJ Tucker
5. C: Myles Turner
