Serbian Scrutiny

Jul 28, 2024 | basketnews.com | Puerto Rico |Serbian Scrutiny

Serbia national team players Vanja Marinkovic, Ognjen Dobric, and Vasilije Micic acknowledged their solid effort but highlighted Kevin Durant's exceptional performance in defeat against Team USA. Credit: FIBA The Serbia national team showed commendable effort in their opening game of the Olympics but faced a formidable opponent in Team USA.

Jul 28, 2024 | basketnews.com | Puerto Rico |Serbian Scrutiny

LeBron James offered words of encouragement to Aleksa Avramovic following Serbia's defeat to the USA. The gesture boosted Avramovic's confidence ahead of their next game against Puerto Rico. Credit: FIBA Serbia began its Olympic Games campaign with a tough loss against Team USA.

Jul 28, 2024 | basketnews.com | Spike Lee |Serbian Scrutiny

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 23 points to lead Team USA to victory over Serbia, despite a strong performance from Nikola Jokic, who tallied 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Credit: FIBA Kevin Durant returned for Team USA after missing all five exhibition games and delivered a stunning 23-point performance to defeat Nikola Jokic's Serbia 110-84 in the Paris 2024 Olympics opener in Lille.

Jul 28, 2024 | basketnews.com | Spike Lee |Serbian Scrutiny

Kevin Durant has a career-high of 38 points for Team USA, which he scored vs. Lithuania in the 2010 FIBA World Cup. KD also dropped 33 points vs. Russia (2010 World Cup) and 30 points vs. Serbia (2016 Rio Olympics) and Spain (2012 London Olympics). Credit: FIBA Kevin Durant was putting on a show for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics against Serbia.

Jul 28, 2024 | basketnews.com | Spike Lee |Serbian Scrutiny

Famous filmmaker and avid New York Knicks fan Spike Lee was spotted at the Paris Olympics basketball tournament in Lille, attending the highly anticipated game between Team USA and Serbia. During halftime, Lee approached Luol Deng, who had celebrated a historic Olympic victory with South Sudan earlier in the morning session. Before the start of the second half, Lee waved to Team USA members and coaching staff, including Steve Kerr and Tyronn Lue, as they reentered the court.