On Sunday, Team USA’s women’s basketball team secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal. However, the excitement was tempered by concerns over the performance of veteran Diana Taurasi.
As this was expected to be Taurasi’s final Olympic appearance, fans were disappointed to see her sidelined for the third consecutive game without any playtime, leading to speculations about a possible injury.
The situation was further complicated by a social media post from Tyrese Haliburton of the USA men’s basketball team. Haliburton, who had a minimal role in his team’s gold medal win, shared a photo of himself with the medal, accompanied by a caption about not contributing much but still receiving an award.
This post sparked a comment suggesting that Taurasi should recreate the photo due to her limited involvement in the tournament.
Haliburton’s performance in the Olympics was notably subdued, scoring only a handful of points across three games without starting any of them. His minimal contribution, paired with his celebratory post, drew comparisons to Taurasi’s own lack of impact. Taurasi had a disappointing tournament, averaging only one point per game and failing to score in several key matches, including the final.
The mixed reactions on social media highlighted these comparisons. Some users pointed out Taurasi’s low performance relative to Haliburton’s, while others took a more humorous approach, suggesting photo opportunities that underscored the disparity in their contributions. The comments ranged from direct comparisons to playful suggestions about Taurasi and Haliburton.
For more insights and updates, fans can look forward to the next episode of the “Dual Threat Show,” where host BG12 will interview Asia Avinger, a notable player from the Georgia Bulldogs and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection.
