When Team USA found themselves trailing by 17 points against Serbia in the Olympic semifinals, the tension in the arena was palpable. But as the fourth quarter began, LeBron James remembered a piece of advice from his longtime friend, Carmelo Anthony, who was watching from the stands.
After the game, LeBron James took to Instagram to share the moment that sparked his resurgence. “You said, ‘Gotta get it done the hard way.’ I heard you loud and clear, my brother,” James wrote, directly acknowledging Anthony’s influence. James would then end his evening with a triple-double — 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, forgoing the role of a primary scorer to set up his teammates whenever necessary.
Meanwhile, despite the criticism that had surrounded the team in previous games, the night belonged to Stephen Curry. His 36 points marked the second-highest-scoring game in Team USA’s Olympic history, sealing their hard-fought victory over Serbia.
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