On September 10, 2023, the German men's basketball team defeated the Serbian men's basketball team 83-77 and won the men's basketball World Cup in history. This is the best result of the German men's basketball team in the World Series, and it is also a great glory for European basketball. So, how did the German men's basketball team go from 18th place in the 2019 World Cup to the champion of the 2023 World Cup?What kind of strength did they rely on to make them have the last laugh?
1. Schroeder's leadership role.
The core player of the German men's basketball team is undoubtedly Schroeder, who plays in the NBA. The defender, who is 1.85 meters tall, is the attacking engine of the German team and the soul of the team. In this World Cup, Schroeder contributed an average of 238 points, 54 assists and 2With 4 steals, he is the team's top scorer and assister, and he is also the highest scoring and assist king in the game. His performance made him the best player of the tournament.
Schroeder not only has excellent personal ability, but also a strong leadership temperament. When the team is in trouble, he is always able to step up and lead the team out of it with his scoring and organization. In all three games of the knockout stage, Schröder played key performances to help Germany narrowly beat their opponents and reach the final. In the 1 4 finals against Latvia, Schroeder scored 7 points in a row in the final quarter to stabilize the situation. In the semi-finals against the United States, Schroeder scored consecutive points in the last two minutes to secure the victory for his team. In the final against Serbia, Schroder scored back-to-back layups in the last minute and made two free throws to seal the win. It can be said that without Schröder's leadership, it would be difficult for the German men's basketball team to reach the end.
Second, the unity and cooperation of the whole team.
The German men's basketball team won the championship, not only due to Schröder alone, but also due to the unity and cooperation of the whole team. The German men's basketball team is not luxurious, except for Schröder, only two brothers, Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner, are NBA players, and the rest of the players are role players in the Europa League. However, they all share a common goal and belief, are willing to make sacrifices and contributions to the team, and are both able to play their part in key moments.
In this World Cup, in every game of the German men's basketball team, different players have stepped up to give Schröder effective support. In the group stage against Australia, it was substitute defender Maddo Lowe who scored back-to-back points in the final moments to give Germany a narrow victory. In the 1 4 final against Latvia, it was Franz Wagner, who returned from injury, who scored a team-high 22 points to lead the team to a comeback. In the semifinals against the United States, it was Andres Obst who made a crucial three-pointer to end the suspense of the game. In the final against Serbia, it was the rebounds and steals of Foytman and Vogtman that created chances for the team. Every player in the German men's basketball team is able to give the most value in their position, which is an important reason why they can win the championship.
III. Herbert's Tactical Guidance.
The German men's basketball team won the championship thanks to the tactical guidance of head coach Herbert. Herbert took office in 2021 and in just two years, he has built the German men's basketball team into a top team. His tactical style, which not only maintains the integrity and teamwork of European basketball, but also incorporates the flexibility and individuality of the NBA, allowing the German men's basketball team to show different playing styles in front of different opponents. His lineup is also flexibly adjusted according to the characteristics of the opponent and the state of the team, giving full play to the advantages of the players.
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