Two-time NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen thinks the United States’ run as the basketball favorite is over.
Allen suggested that in the next five years USA basketball will have a tough time winning international titles – like the Olympics. He thinks European leagues will continue to develop talent and give the U.S. a run for its money.
“I guarantee you that by 2028, it’s going to be stiffer for the Americans to say that we’re the best country in the world at basketball,” Allen said via the Indian Express. “If you look at the leagues in Europe, there are a lot of kids coming up that are going to be way better than American players. Which is a great thing for the sport.”
Namaste Ray Allen! ????????????????
Two-time NBA Champion and Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen is all set to experience the spirit of ???? on his first visit to India! ????#NamasteRay #BostonCeltics #MiamiHeat #NBA75 #HOFer #RayAllenxNBAIndia pic.twitter.com/BFgNSWenW5
— NBA India (@NBAIndia) May 12, 2023
“Look at the top 10 best players in the league,” he added. “Around 75 percent are not born in the USA. That speaks volumes of how international the game has become. It also tells kids in America that you have got to work on your skills because players around the world are starting to play good basketball. That is reflected in world competitions like the Olympics.”
The United States has won the last four gold medals at the Olympics.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Basketball News Click Here
