Brazil coach Aleksander Petrovic had some harsh words for NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo following the team's thrilling 79–78 win at the FIBA World Cup in Nanjing, China, on Tuesday.
The Brazilian squad overcame an early double-digit deficit to move into first place in Group F with a victory, advancing to the second round thanks in part to 39-year-old Alex Garcia's ability to stifle Antetokounmpo throughout the contest.
Antetokounmpo finished with 13 points but fouled out late in the fourth quarter.
"Why this sport is wonderful," Petrovic said. "You have a guy who won MVP, he's 23 years old, and who stops him tonight?