LeBron James & Steph Curry Fight for Justice as Refs Come Under Fire After Penalizing Anthony Davis
Weâve already seen in USAâs first game how LeBron James has a sway over the officials. The same thing happened again after Anthony Davis was penalized for a foul during the South Sudan game. And this time LeBron did not come alone to the protest party! He had backup.
As the camera focused on the game official, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant swarmed him, almost dominating an Olympic referee. The legendary NBA stars were pleading their case to the official after Anthony Davisâ elbow rammed into Wenyen Gabrielâs abdomen. Davis was done with the call. He was visibly frustrated, shaking his head, smiling out of disbelief, because for Davis, it was an âaccidentâ. For him, it was just him trying to move to one side to shoot.
This FIBA ref needs to hang this picture up in his home, arguing over a call with NBA legends Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry pic.twitter.com/HDfgB6YDx7
â Global Hoops Daily (@worldhoopsfan) July 31, 2024
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Noah Eagle on CNBC commentary pointed out the generational picture and on Live broadcast, âThink about the four players right there that are pleading to Takaki Kato, a 10-year FIBA veteran. Youâve got Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and LeBron James, all on the 75th anniversary team, trying to tell you that your call is incorrect.â That didnât really matter after all as Team USA sailed home with a 103-86 win. Sure, Curry was awful, Anthony Edwards was far from his best and Even LeBron James found it hard to get going with his 6 turnovers. But it was about sending a message that these guys are not here to mess around. And boy didnât they send it loud and clear to the officials.
Officiating in the 2024 Paris Olympics created quite a stir after the France and Japan game due to some dodgy decisions. Incidentally, that was surrounding Anthony Davisâ Lakers teammate, Rui Hachimura. So Team USAâs mass complaining against officials is bound to raise further questions about FIBAâs officiating. But that wasnât enough to distract the keen gaze of die-hard LeBron critic, Skip Bayless as he tore into LBJ and Stephâs off day on the hardwood.
Skip Bayless blasts LeBron James and Steph Curryâs Dream Team 2.0Team USA have qualified for the quarterfinals with a game to spare. The 103-86 win became a showcase for the players starving for game time. But once the euphoria of the win wanes away, the reality will hit hard as just how poor Steph Curry in particular was. Highlighting that, Bayless took to social media to deliver his harsh verdict on his performance. LeBron James also wasnât spared from the Fox analystâs rant as he wrote, âSteph Curry: 1-9, 0-6 from three, canât guard anybody. LeBron: SIX MORE TURNOVERS. And this team could beat Michael Jordanâs Dream Team?â
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Steph Curry: 1-9, 0-6 from three, can’t guard anybody. LeBron: SIX MORE TURNOVERS. And this team could beat Michael Jordan’s Dream Team?
â Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 31, 2024
Curry went 1-9 from the field in this performance to forget. He was able to add only 3 points to his name while LeBron added 10. Despite the criticism of his turnover-filled game, the 39-year-old made history by reaching 300 Olympic points joining the esteemed company of KD and Carmelo Anthony. The final group game will pit Team USA against Group C basement boys Puerto Rico and with qualification secured, expect fewer minutes for LeBron and Curry to save up for the battles ahead.
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