The U.S. men’s national basketball team began the FIBA World Cup on a high note by defeating the Czech Republic 88-67 in Game 1 of the first round of the tournament.
The newest member of the Boston Celtics, though, should make Green Teamers even more excited to see him on the court at TD Garden this season.
Kemba Walker shot 6-of-8 from the field and amassed 13 points in the win. But one of his shots from beyond the arc is what C’s fans will be talking about. The guard coupled a completely unfair dribble and nailed a step-back three.
Take a look:
Kemba doing Kemba things… right @KembaWalker? 🎩✨ #USAGotGame #CZEUSA@usabasketball 🇺🇸
🎥 https://t.co/U6RPjx3FuZ pic.twitter.com/g5V8fVJMGT
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 1, 2019
That probably should have come with a NSFW warning.
Walker’s teammate Jayson Tatum also provided some nifty highlights in the victory, including this block:
Nothin' easy @jaytatum0 🖐️
🇺🇸 #USAGotGame pic.twitter.com/xgB916IUqF
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 1, 2019
.@jaytatum0, the Protector ❌🏀 #USAGotGame #CZEUSA@usabasketball 🇺🇸
🎥 https://t.co/U6RPjx3FuZ pic.twitter.com/0pBKsW7jlE
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 1, 2019
Tatum finished the game with 10 points.
Team USA now will get set for Game 2 against Turkey on Tuesday.
