World reacts to exit: ‘Australia should riot’
The Boomers coughed up a 24-point lead as their Olympic medal dreams evaporated – and the basketball world had plenty to say about it.
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How being a Boomer turned Landale’s life around
The year was 2019. Jock Landale was alone and isolated playing basketball in Serbia. Then a call-up with the Australian Boomers would change not only his career, but his life.
Cambage ‘welcome’ to play for Nigeria despite hostile past
Aussie Liz Cambage created global headlines when she sparked a physical altercation and allegedly called Nigerian players ‘monkeys’ in 2021. Now, remarkably, she’s welcome to join the D’Tigress.
‘Go all the way’: Opals dream big after epic Olympic win
A veteran Opal believes an impressive victory over France under pressure proves Australia can beat anyone. MATCH REPORT and PLAYER RATINGS.
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Steph Curry has hit Paris with a single mission — to fill out a glittering basketball resume missing only an Olympic medal. He and LeBron James have wasted no time building their chemistry in what will be the most competitive tournaments in history.
Landale’s heart-to-heart chat that has Boomers primed for a Paris medal
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has revealed how a two hour lunch with big man Jock Landale helped pick up the pieces after the Boomers’ failed World Cup campaign last September.
Numbers behind ‘FIBA Patty’ prove NBA woes won’t concern Boomers
A chief concern for the Boomers heading into the Olympics, Patty Mills has found his best form just in time for the green and gold. It continues a trend that stretches back more than a decade.
Headline act arrives as 53 NBA stars to put on a show in Paris
While the Matildas opted for a private jet, the USA basketball’s Dream Team, which collectively earns $800m a year, decided on a more leisurely route to France for the Olympics.
$800 million team forced to catch the train
Collectively they earn almost a billion dollars in combined salary each year, but America’s basketballers left their private jets behind for the Olympics.
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LeBron makes history in epic Olympics reveal
LeBron James will make history at the Paris Olympics, after the 39-year-old basketball was chosen to perform his country’s highest honour.
Toughest selection battle ever gives Boomers winning edge
After a woeful World Cup in 2023 the Boomers are back and in the hunt for another medal at the Paris Olympics, says NBA star Josh Giddey.
Boomers avoid injury disaster as Tokyo Patty Mills lands in France
The Boomers can breathe a sigh of relief as key man is cleared of injury after a thrilling Olympic warm-up win over France, with veteran star Patty Mills putting on a show.
‘I won’t quit’: Fired up Delly has no plans for Paris Boomers swansong
Veteran Boomers champion Matthew Dellavedova is refusing to treat the Paris Olympics as a farewell touring telling people close to him he wants to play on for Australia.
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