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Team USA, who have named the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry in their 2019-2020 roster, will be strong favourites to retain their crown at the August 31-September 15 showpiece in China.
Shanghai and Shenzhen are among the eight host cities, along with Beijing, which will stage the final. “I believe it is going to be a great, competitive tournament,” said the 40-year-old, who was given a rousing reception from the 8,000 crowd at the draw and had his name chanted on several occasions.“At the start of the game you hear your national anthem being played, you see everyone in the arena with their flags, representing their country and colour.Serbia, beaten by the USA in the final in Madrid in 2014, are in Group D with the Philippines, Italy and Angola.
“I think a lot of teams can pretend to be able to go all the way to the final,” said Diaw, who spent 14 years in the NBA.
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