NBA legend Paul Pierce had to take back his words after appearing to mock South Sudan’s basketball team ahead of their friendly against Team USA which the Americans won by just one point. South Sudan led 58-42 in the second quarter before taking a 14-point lead into the break. A very condescending take here from Paul Pierce on South Sudan 🇸🇸 who face the USA tonight in a friendly game. Meanwhile, the tallest ever player in the NBA - Manute Bol was from South Sudan at 7ft7in! South Sudan and the US will face off again at the Paris Olympics in Group C on July 31.

Source: The Star July 21, 2024 10:08 UTC