. But it’s what the cameras didn’t show that told the real story about a team that had the country biting its nails in anticipation during a rip-roaring first half.Source:Getty Images
Hunting a victory that would guarantee the Aussies their first Olympic medal in men’s basketball – which now must come in a bronze medal playoff against Slovenia on Saturday – it was obvious how much this meant. Ben Simmons opted out of the Olympics to work on his skill development after Philadelphia crashed out of the NBA Playoffs and his shooting woes became the hottest topic in basketball.
Seeing the emotion on show from everyone decked out in green and gold on Thursday, it was hard not to think Simmons is missing out on something special. Aussie fans who may not have even known about Thybulle’s Australian pedigree before the Olympics now have a new favourite player to cheer for in the NBA. He may even be everyone’s favourite Aussie at the Sixers now.
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