USA was supposed to come in and dominate the Men’s Basketball Olympics as they were large favorites to take home gold.
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Today, USA fans and backers were slapped in the face as they lost their opening round robin game against France 83 – 76. Team USA led 74-67 with 3:41 remaining, before Evan Fournier ignited a 14-0 run that helped France take over the game and get the win. This was their first loss since the 2004 Olympics.
Social media was quick to poke fun at everyone and everything about Team USA.
USA Basketball expectations vs. reality pic.twitter.com/ddJzg1O0iR
— Crow Worthy (@crowworthytakes) July 25, 2021
KD next Olympics: pic.twitter.com/qEDXfvBLbE
— SixersCharlie (@Sixers_Charlie) July 25, 2021
A team which has Durant and Lillard can’t even go over 75 points. Like a joke. Fire Popovich immediately
— Doğuş (@MValbuena31) July 25, 2021
— Tręÿ (@TreyClipCity8) July 25, 2021
As a loyal US citizen since 1776 I can honestly say this is the most embarrassing moment of my life. Team USA is a joke and they should NEVER represent this country after this ABYSMAL performance… As of July 25, 2021, I will be taking my citizenship to France, a REAL country
— Johnathan 🇵🇷 (@theprism89) July 25, 2021
Team USA…. pic.twitter.com/aDGn0QeFV4
— Depressed wizard fan (@bernard_dat) July 25, 2021
The talent gap is reduced, but what USMNT lacks most is collective experience and adaptation to different rules. Our 🇫🇷 team has been playing together for years and has crafty players that fit the FIBA style really well.
— 𝑲𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝑬𝑶𝑹𝑮𝑰𝑬𝑽 (@KGeorgiev90) July 25, 2021
The men’s team will take on Iran Wednesday July 28th at 12:40 AM EST as they look to avenge their opening game loss.
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