How Franz Wagner and Schröder compete against the US basketball legends

How Franz Wagner and Schröder compete against the US basketball legends

Basketball not only has an enormous influence on society as a sport, but also promotes national identity and community spirit. When the German national basketball team will compete against the United States in London on August 21, expectations are high. Some of the best players in the world will meet in the sold -out arena, and the pressure that is on the shoulders of the players will be huge.

A historical comparison

The USA have an impressive basketball story and are considered favorites. But the question that many arises is: How does the current team cut off compared to the legendary teams of the past, such as the Dream team from 1992? The United States coach, Steve Kerr, emphasizes that the competition is larger today than ever. Germany has proven that it can survive on the international parquet after it has defeated the US stars in the World Cup semi-final.

Feel the handshake in the focus

Franz Wagner, an outstanding player of the German team, has developed from a fan to a top performer. His childhood memories of LeBron James show the personal connection that many young players have with the stars of the game. Wagner explained that the focus is on the competition for him: "We are not fans, we have to play well." This attitude is crucial for Germany and shows the transition from admiration to active competitiveness.

A struggle for identity and medals

Captain Dennis Schröder sees the USA in the role of favorites, but his team remains optimistic. "Of course we would write history with every medal," emphasized Schröder, "but everyone should strive for gold, otherwise you will show weakness." This urge after first place reflects the competition thinking that stands not only for sport, but also for German identity.

Future view: Olympia 2024

With the upcoming Olympic tournament in Lille and Paris, the team not only has the chance to prove themselves against the best players in the world, but also the opportunity to establish themselves as a serious competitor in international basketball. National coach Gordon Herbert sees the test against the United States as the perfect yardstick: "It is good that we are now playing against the USA."

The challenges of the US team

Kerrs statement that the competition is stronger today is not unfounded. In the past, the United States has had difficulty keeping its dominance on the field, especially at the World Cup tournament last year, where they had to travel home surprisingly without a medal. Nevertheless, the team drives to the Olympics with top -class carets such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

The upcoming competition finally becomes not only a test of sporting skills, but also a way for both teams to assert themselves on the big stage of international basketball. It remains to be seen how the German team will deal with the task and whether they can take the unique opportunity to further consolidate their place in basketball history.

- Nag