In Brazil we are much better team than in the preparation

The star forward of the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, become the oldest national team of the United States , said at the end of the last game of preparation won by 110- 66 Nigeria , which in Brazil will be "much better team."

Anthony, which seeks to make history by becoming the first player in the United States has played in four Olympics, led the US attack with 19 points.

"No more having to go from city to city for the preparation, from now as a team we will be very different and much better," said Anthony.

"We have made an excellent preparation, we are now ready to fly tomorrow, at night, to Rio de Janeiro and began the march in search of what we trust to be a new gold medal," said Mike Krzyzewski, coach of national team US. "All the players have worked very hard and know what their responsibility."

Although the United States did not dominate Nigeria as it did in the 2012 London Games when won by 156-73, Krzyzewski was pleased and happy as seen in the field.

" We improved the offensive section regarding the match against Venezuela , and continue with the same intensity on defense against a good opponent, who has great physical power , " said Krzyzewski.

"It came with the mentality of thinking that you are my last Olympic Games, quite the opposite, with more enthusiasm than ever and happy to have a group of professionals who have worked in an exceptional way," said Krzyzewski.

The debut of the United States Rio de Janeiro will be next Saturday when they face the choice of China , in Group A, team that won twice in the five friendly matches played during preparation with a final mark of 5- 0.

"We are a talented team and all we have to do is find our best pace since the start of every game," praised DeRozan. "Now it is when everything starts and we must be ready to excel at all times."

Along with the US men's team will also travel to Brazil female, which also defends the title of Olympic champion.

Meanwhile, the US Will Voigt, who heads the selection of Nigeria, acknowledged that the national team of his country was much higher, which also play very well in transition and they can be very difficult to stop.

"We just exceeded all facets of the game and therefore never had a chance of a victory, regardless it was a friendly preparation match," Voig said.