Was in Vegas last weekend to watch golf, but did catch Lakers vs Kings. I do know for a fact that both SAC and Lakers would be in the BOTTOM half of the FIBA STANDINGS.
seriously, NBA is just to bet on it and the all-star games show, the teams are a joke, cant compete, but they bring in the money. FIBA is not as fun, but you see a real competitive game.
Japan best are pretty damn good. THey do not have the power as our best have but pretty good nonetheless. They would surely hold their own and lets leave it at that. The baseball classic was flawed but still gave you an idea that other countries can play.