Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans is facing a temporary setback as he deals with an upper respiratory illness, forcing him to sit out Friday’s crucial FIBA World Cup semifinal loss against Germany, as reported by Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. While Ingram’s absence is undoubtedly disappointing for Team USA, the silver lining is that this ailment is not expected to have a prolonged impact on his availability.
In the thrilling semifinal clash that saw Team USA fall to Germany with a score of 113-111, it became evident that the American squad was not lacking in focus, camaraderie, or coaching. However, the team faced a significant physical challenge – a lack of size. Despite their unity and willingness to adapt, they struggled against Germany‘s size advantage. This loss underscores the importance of not just talent but also physical attributes in international basketball competitions.
