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Jazz point guard Raul Neto has enjoyed playing in the Olympics in his country, even if it forced him to cheer for a rival

Jazz point guard Raul Neto loved his Olympic experience, even if it forced him to do something he'd never done before — cheer for Argentina.

“it’s great for basketball; great for Brazil, and I think we got everything to improve and get better in basketball.”

RIO DE JANEIRO — Jazz point guard Raul Neto loved his Olympic experience, even if it forced him to do something he'd never done before — cheer for Argentina.

“No, never,” the 24-year-old said when asked if he’d ever cheered the country that is Brazil’s rival on any and every stage.