It is no secret that the Spanish figures in the 2019 Basketball World Cup are Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol, two NBA players. Both of them, with their trajectory in the United States, have brought hierarchy to their national team.
Although they are not on the same NBA teams, Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol understand each other to such an extent that they can be mistaken for teammates. Now, their connection bore fruit in the Spain vs Argentina final of the Basketball World Cup.
The connection between Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol that resulted in a score in the Spain vs Argentina final of the 2019 Basketball World Cup. (DirecTV Sports)
The Argentine national team is playing their second final in a Basketball World Cup since 2002, when they lost to the former Yugoslavia by 64-62 in the United States. In addition, they have once been crowned champion of the tournament in 1950, the first tournament.
In this 2019 Basketball World Cup China, the 'Albiceleste' has defeated teams such as Poland, Serbia, and France; on the other hand, Spain has defeated Australia, Poland, among others. The Spaniards are also seeking their second trophy after 2006, when they defeated Greece in the final in Japan.
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