Whether it is returning to glory or taking steps toward relevancy, this summer's FIBA world championships mean something different to each of the teams involved.
Sunday's drawing divided the 24 teams into four groups for the Aug. 19-Sept. 3 tournament, which will be held all over Japan.
Host nation Japan received what many felt was a relatively easy draw, playing in Group B against Spain, Panama, Germany, New Zealand and Angola.
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