The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup begins on Friday in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. In Manila, Jalen Brunson and Team USA will play their first tilt on Saturday when they battle New Zealand. The question of the tournament is: Can anyone stop them?
Boasting a lineup of stars led by Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Tyrese Haliburton, Team USA is easily the favorite to emerge from Group C. Thirty-two teams will compete in this year’s Cup, and USA’s group is considered one of the weakest. Besides USA, it includes New Zealand, Jordan, and a Giannis-less Greece.