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    Default Name the best basketball players from each country

    Name a country (outside of the United States) and name the best basketball players ever from that country.

    And, talk about their style of play and what made them good. And anything else you can think of

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    Germany- Dirk Nowitski. Absolute beast, can shoot outside and drive inside and rebound as well.

    China- Yao Ming. While people critisize him he still is 7'6''.

    Spain- Pao Gasol. 7 footer with a smooth inside game.

    Italy- Andrea Bargnani. Will prove in time he belongs with the other international greats.

    Canada- Steve Nash. Quick and makes others better.

    Argentina- Manu Ginuobli. Great scorer and does everything well.

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    Dominican Republic: Villanueva
    Mexico: Najera?

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    1.The old Yugoslavia: Drazen Petrovic. He was very competitive and had an amazing work ethic. He was probably the most skilled player Europe have seen. Great shooter who always tried hard to win. Definitely a special player. We miss you Drazen.

    2.Brazil: Oscar Schmidt Becerra. This guy averaged over 30ppg in Brazilian league at almost 40. The best 3point shooter ever, although he was drafted by the Nets, he kept playing in Brazil and went to Spain, where he amazed with his scoring abilities.

    3.Spain:Pau Gasol. Everything has already been said about him.

    4.South Korea: Ha Seung Jin. He can scare opponents by just getting in front of them.

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    Italy- Andrea Bargnani. Will prove in time he belongs with the other international greats.
    Let's wait about 10 years before we give such a title to a youngster.
    Respect to Dino Meneghin.

    Greece: Nikos Galis (incredible scorer and passer, though only 6-0 tall, he was taking it to the hoop rather than shoot 3's).

    Puerto Rico: Jose Ortiz (played for the Jazz in a few games).

    Israel: Miki Bercovic or Doron Jamchi (spelling?).

    Philippines: Ramon Fernandez

    USSR: Sabonis, followed by Sergei Belov, the "Russian Jerry West".

    4.South Korea: Ha Seung Jin. He can scare opponents by just getting in front of them
    Hmmm, Wiae Hur was a legend.
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    Australia: Andrew Gaze. Scoring machine, proven over long career nationally and at international level.

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    Italy- Andrea Bargnani. Will prove in time he belongs with the other international greats.
    He hasn't done **** yet

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    England: Luol Deng

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    Default Don't forget the legends ya'll

    Brazil-Oscar Schmidt

    a true bad boy for the 80s

    Yugo (and its subdivided present) - Drazen

    he would have never beyotched out with a lead in the fourth quarter and folded the tent the way Vlade and Peja did in Sacto against the Hollywood Flakers a few years back.

    France - F. Weis

    This one is actually a joke, but if he never balled, Vince would have never jumped over him in Sydney and we all would have been robbed of the most amazing bball highlight of our lifetime.

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    New Zealand - Sean Marks - good solid big man, first NZer to play in the NBA. Got some nice skills it would be cool to see him get some more court time with the spurs.

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    Canada

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    Steve Nash-Phoenix Suns: Back-2-back MVP's; best PG in the L right now; MVP of 2003 Olympic Qualifiers
    Jamaal Magloire-Milwaukee Bucks: One of three current Canadians in the L; former all-star; consistant solid performer
    Denham Brown-Seattle SuperSonics: The future of Canada basketball; great performer throughout his 4 years at UConn; solid performer on the international scene for years
    Carl English: Had a great college career at Hawaii; left school with a year of eligibility remaining to enter draft; projected late second rounder, but went undrafted; had pre-season stint with the Pacers in '03 and was waived; pre-season with Sonics in '04 and was waived; summer league with Cavaliers in '05; played a couple seasons in the NBDL; solid performer on the international scene with team Canada; currently playing overseas
    Juan Mendez: Great college career at Niagra; entered 2005 NBA draft; was projected late second round but went undrafted; Canada's division 1 leading scorer; performs good on the international scene with team Canada; currently playing professionally overseas
    Joey Vicary: (I was practiced with him 3 years ago, so I personally know how good he is); 1988-89 CIS / CIAU Final 8 - MVP, 1989-90, 1990-91 First Team All-Canadian, 1989-90 CIS / CIAU Final 8 - Tournament All-Star, 1988-89, 1987-88 GPAC First Team All-Star; possibly one of the best Canadian performers ever in the professionals overseas; amazing career with team Canada

    Retired:

    Bill Wennington
    Rick Fox
    Todd MacCulloch
    Leo Rautins
    Jay Triano
    Rowan Barrett
    Eli Pasquale
    Bob Houbregs
    Gerald Kazanowksi
    Martin Riley

    (Write ups will come tomorrow for retired players)
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Great Yeti
    New Zealand - Sean Marks - good solid big man, first NZer to play in the NBA. Got some nice skills it would be cool to see him get some more court time with the spurs.
    Kirk Penney is pretty good too.

    But the most underrated Kiwi has to be Lindsay Tait. Dude is better than Delonte West IMO.

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    Guys playing in NBA from Slovenia:

    Primoz Brezec, Rasho Nesterovic, Bostjan Nachbar, Sasha Vujacic, Beno Udrih

    You decide who is better :rollingeyes:

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    carlos arroyo for puerto rico

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    Kirk Penney is pretty good too.

    But the most underrated Kiwi has to be Lindsay Tait. Dude is better than Delonte West IMO.
    Yeah Kirk Penny is good, great shooter hope he gets some pt in the NBA eventually. Tait is deffinately a star for the future, too bad he shattered his wrist. He coached me for a few sessions last year in Auckland, hes a real good guy, and a damn quick first step.

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