Against Serbia this Sunday, Team USA put on a real show against very serious competitors by winning 110-84.
It was to the point where the Australian coach was quite pessimistic about the rest of the competition.
On French soil, Team USA is trying to defend its Olympic champion title again, but be careful, the tournament has never seemed as competitive as it does today.
In addition, Steve Kerr’s men seemed beatable during their preparation.
So they had to do well against Serbia for their first match at the Paris Olympics this Sunday.
After a very hard-fought first half, the United States team managed to widen the gap to finally win largely against Nikola Jokic’s team.
They sent a big message to their rivals.
While some were skeptical about the level of LeBron James’ teammates, speaking to Kane Pitman, Australia coach Brian Goorijan was very impressed.
The Australian coach’s observation after Team USA’s success
Kane Pitman: You can probably remember a lot of things about Team USA’s play, but what do you remember in particular from this match against Serbia?
Brian Goorijan: Kevin Durant.
Oh my god! I remember what was most publicized.
Obviously, we all noticed that Jayson Tatum didn’t play.
Joel Embiid only played 10 minutes. They are so well-equipped in their squad…
Read also
Kevin Durant cash on the cardboard beds in the Olympic village: “I didn’t have…
Serbia, Canada, the other teams only talk about getting the silver medal.
They totally dominated Serbia today.
They just keep getting better. This is a tournament that I am participating in for the 4th time, there is no other competition like it.
We talk among ourselves about the opponents we have every day, we look at each other and we say to ourselves that these Olympic Games are really special.
Of course, the Americans are still the big favorites to walk on the highest step of the podium, but the other nations have shown in recent years that they also have serious arguments.
This is why Steve Kerr has this time called upon the biggest superstars in the league.
And they are responding well for the moment, since it is Kevin Durant and LeBron James who have distinguished themselves the most in this victory.
The Slim Reaper finished as the game’s top scorer with a sensational performance of 23 points at 8/9 in just 17 minutes, while the King nearly had a triple-double with 21 points at 7/13, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
Enough to scare the other teams.
The Serbs held up well at first against Team USA. But it was enough for the Americans to accelerate to confirm in front of the Australian coach and all the rest of the spectators why they are the big favorites of these Olympic Games.
