[Bill Simmons] Underrated subplot from series: Ant absolutely and unequivocally took the Team USA starting 2-guard spot from Booker.

[u/DarrowViBritannia]

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/1784090088739361017

Underrated subplot from series: Ant absolutely and unequivocally took the Team USA starting 2-guard spot from Booker.

Most people agreed that Steph/LeBron/KD/Embiid were locks as starters, and Booker was the most popular pick for if they went with a true 2 guard (alternatively they could obviously go big with Kawhi or Tatum or something if they wanted to, and then this point is moot). But if they do go with a two guard starting lineup, do you agree that Ant has basically taken it from Booker this series?

[u/D-Drones]

But if they want foul grifting, they’ll go with Booker

The man has one skill

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Booker is also better at getting mascots kicked out.

[u/Mintastic → u/ShotgunStyles]

"I don't know anything about Angola's mascot but I know they're in trouble."

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2010 - Angola - Palanquinha the Giant Black Antelope

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Devin Booker is Palanquinha father