Yeah until yesterday I wasn't even aware of France's front court problems with all the injuries. Just read it in German news finally about all the players they are missing and their overall height is alarmingly low.
They still have quality in their team of course but missing Wemby and Gobert alone is a HUGE blow, epecially to your defense since these 2 are both all NBA defensive players.
Anyway, if they play well as a team they still have a chance but looking at the missing players now France is the clear cut number one for this tournament with no team coming even close.
France and Spain are always dangerous in Eurobasket, no matter the roster changes. Lithuania also has strong fundamentals, and if Greece has Giannis in top shape, they can upset anyone.
Personally, I think the biggest surprise might come from either Latvia or Lithuania – both have that mix of talent and motivation that can crack the semifinals. For me, the final four could easily be -- Serbia, Germany, France, and one Baltic team (Latvia/Lithuania)....
Giannis so far didn't had much success in FIBA tournaments. And I have doubts this time too, their bench looks too weak.Personally, I think the biggest surprise might come from either Latvia or Lithuania – both have that mix of talent and motivation that can crack the semifinals. For me, the final four could easily be -- Serbia, Germany, France, and one Baltic team (Latvia/Lithuania)....
Nobody isn't talking about Slovenia, despite that they have Doncic. And it's understandable. Besides Doncic, there is only Prepelic who is higher level player. It's not like they used to have prime time brothers Dragic, Tobey or Anthony Randolph.