Devin Booker and Team USA moved one step closer to its goal of Olympic gold after a narrow 95-91 victory over Serbia on Thursday night. In fact, the game was not always smooth sailing for the Americans, who had to rely on the heroics of Stephen Curry to make a comeback. The mood of desperation was also clearly felt in the Bercy Arena. Bogdan Bogdanovic to take a swipe at the USA with a trademark Carmelo Anthony Cheering after scoring a goal for his country.
Anthony, a former NBA veteran and U.S. Olympian, made the celebration famous during his playing days. But on Thursday night, in the second quarter of the game, Bogdanovic hit a three-pointer to give Serbia a 15-point lead. He then turned to Anthony, who was sitting courtside, and celebrated with the former basketball star’s “three to the dome” gesture.
This action by Bogdan Bogdanovic certainly angered some US players. Devin Booker He took it personally. The 27-year-old Phoenix Suns guard quickly responded to the Serbian star’s victory with a derogatory remark in his Instagram story. He wrote: “Respect the legends”with a photo of him performing Anthony’s celebration, in which he also tagged the Atlanta Hawks big man.
Bogdanovic and Anthony previously faced each other on the court when the United States and Serbia faced each other in the final of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Serbian team was defeated by the United States, who eventually won the gold medal with a 96-66 victory.
Carmelo Anthony talks about why he decided against joining LeBron James at the Heat
Recently, basketball legend Carmelo Anthony revealed why he did not join the “Big Three” of Miami at the Heat during his playing days. In Paul George’s podcast, he explained that he did not really want to move to the Heat and then take on a smaller role.
Bron is an alpha, D-Wade is an alpha. And Chris Bosh doesn’t get enough credit; he was ridiculous in Toronto. So, for those three to go, I was like, 'Hell no, I can’t be the fourth option. Hell no.' I was cool in Denver.Carmenlo Anthony on Podcast P with Paul George
Considering he was already a key player leading the Denver Nuggets at the time, it was a good decision to stay there. Ultimately, this personal decision allowed him to be seen and cement his reputation as one of the greatest basketball players.
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