I Canât Believe How Harsh Barack Obama's Comment About Team USA Was In Netflixâs Court Of Gold
Obama didn't hold back in Netflix's Court of Gold.
WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Court of Gold.
Former President Barack Obama had some harsh words for Team USA's Men's Basketball squad in Netflix's Court of Gold. Although it is somewhat expected that both the men's and women's Team USA basketball squads win gold every four years, Court of Gold demonstrates how the rest of the world is quickly closing the gap on the United States' world domination in the sport. Exceptional NBA players like Team France's Victor Wembanyama, Team Serbia's Nikola Jokić, and Team Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have made international basketball more competitive than ever before. The last six NBA MVPs were born outside the U.S.
While the 2024 Team USA Men's Basketball squad was nicknamed "The Avengers" for good reason, the fact that such a historic team was assembled was a sign that, for the first time in a long time, the United States was nervous about its path to gold. With the Olympics knockout format after the opening round group phase, the stakes are much higher, and nationalistic pride – especially for Team France on their home soil – can fuel players more than money or even an NBA Title ever could. That being said, winning 17 golds in 20 Olympic appearances certainly sets an expectation.
I'm Surprised Barack Obama Said It Would Be "Terrible & Embarrassing” If Team USA Won A Silver MedalObama May Have Meant To Inspire But Insulted The Strength Of The Global Game In The ProcessObama's statement in Court of Gold may have meant to inspire but failed to capture the changing tides of the game at a global level. Obama plainly states, "It would be terrible and embarrassing" if the United States brought home a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which they were very close to doing. Only up by 3 points with less than three minutes to go, Steph Curry put on one of the most clutch Team USA international basketball performances of all time. If Curry hadn't pulled out his "golden dagger", Team USA may have been "terribly embarrassed."
While Obama's Court of Gold comment is somewhat harsh, it comes from the high standard and legacy set by previous iterations of Team USA. When the Dream Team was assembled in 1992, they put on a clinic for the rest of the world, who collectively did not stand a chance against them.
The Dream Team barely broke a sweat to earn their gold while Curry and The Avengers had to move mountains in big-time moments to secure theirs.
2024's Team USA at the Paris Olympics was the greatest American men's basketball team ever to be assembled since the Dream Team, which is why Obama essentially demanded gold. Still, his comment doesn't consider the rise in international talent since 1992. The Dream Team barely broke a sweat to earn their gold while Curry and The Avengers had to move mountains in big-time moments to secure theirs.
Why Barack Obama Is Featured In Netflix’s Court Of GoldHe And Michelle Obama Were Executive Producers On The DocuseriesBarack and Michelle Obama were executive producers on Court of Gold, one of several Netflix projects under their Higher Ground Productions company. The Obamas also produced the Netflix NBA docuseries Starting 5, which took an in-depth look at the 2023-2024 NBA season through the lens of five superstars, three of which – Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, and LeBron James – were members of 2024's Team USA. Higher Ground has also produced Netflix's mystery comedy series Bodkin, Sam Esmail's dystopian thriller Leave the World Behind, and Colman Domingo's Oscar-nominated political drama Rustin.
RelatedCourt Of Gold Review - I'm Thrilled The Netflix Doc Changed My Perspective On Team USA & Olympic BasketballNetflix's Court of Gold offers exclusive interviews and in-game coverage that breathes new life into a historic tournament and a legendary Team USA.
I'd be remiss not to mention Anthony Edwards' braggadocious comment to Obama and Joel Embiid in Court of Gold, which may have been more shocking than Obama's statement. Edwards didn't carry the expected air of respect around Obama, not that he was disrespectful in any way, but rather executed his particular brand of confidence and charisma regardless of his audience. "What do you think of this young guy?” Obama asked Embiid. "He can hoop a little bit, huh?", to which Edwards responded, "Man, y’all better stand down. I’m the truth!", a declaration that was endorsed by both LeBron and KD.
How Barack Obama Reacted To Team USA Winning The Gold Medal In Men's Basketball After The Paris OlympicsThere's no question Obama is one of the biggest public supporters of Team USA basketball, taking to X after their gold medal win to say, "Last month, I had a chance to meet with the men’s @usabasketball team before they went to Paris. So proud of them for bringing home the gold! Shout out to legends @KingJames, @StephenCurry30, and @KDTrey5."
Obama congratulated many of the American medalists on social media, including the Team USA women's basketball team, who won their eighth consecutive gold medal in Paris. Obama's comment in Court of Gold may have added that extra ounce of pressure needed for Team USA to dig deep and bring home the gold in 2024. There will be even more pressure as Team USA will face the world from Los Angeles in 2028.
Your RatingCourt of Gold Release Date February 18, 2025 Network Netflix Directors Jake Rogal
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