Announced as one of the strong axes of the French team for the Paris Olympic Games, the pair formed by Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert in the racket has struggled so far to meet expectations. Including those of a cash George Eddy.
He may not comment on their match and launch into lyrical flights at the microphone as usual, he nevertheless follows their journey closely.
George Eddy does not miss any of the French team’s matches at the Paris Olympic Games.
And after having let out a big rant following the miraculous victory against Japan, he expected much better from them this Friday:
George Eddy’s straightforward analysis of the Wemby/Gobert racket
Like George Eddy, the French team’s supporters were all waiting for the latter to turn the corner against Germany in recent hours.
However, this major challenge that was supposed to establish its true level proved to be much too high.
It therefore did not solve the persistent problems displayed by Vincent Collet’s men, including the use of Victor Wembanyama.
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Certainly the best French scorer and rebounder (14 points, 12 rebounds), the young star center often again seemed in difficulty on the court in this rout (71-85).
So much so that his coach did not hesitate to pull him up on the braces at the end of the match.
“Mister George” preferred to include his performance with that of Rudy Gobert to make a scathing observation:
Both authors of 3 turnovers in this match, the two big French men have regularly proven to be clumsy with the ball in hand.
For George Eddy, it therefore seems clear that it is better to avoid giving them the courage to do anything other than shoot or simple direct passes.
It remains to be seen whether Vincent Collet will take this advice into account in view of the formidable quarter-final that is looming for his team.
Once again frustrated by the performance of the French team, George Eddy regrets that Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama take so many dribbles in the offensive phase.
It remains to be seen whether this can be corrected by Tuesday and the quarter-finals.
