Not as funny as you think. I picked France to win the Gold even before today.
They are developing players in the banlieues of Paris and Marseille, like the New York City playgrounds did in the 1970s.
While, I still believe as of now, if the US really tried their best with the best players, they would beat anybody, even those days are quickly coming to an end.
As the numbers and athleticism catch up, the USA will cement its standing as a second rate basketball power.