In a surprising turn of events, Noah Lyles has left the NBA basketball world in silence by claiming world title at the Paris Olympics. The athlete, known as the fastest man in the world, has proven that he can back up his words with actions on the court.
Although he failed to break Usain Bolt’s record of 9.63 seconds at the 2012 Olympics, Noah Lyles secured the gold medal for the United States by finishing the 100-meter race in 9.79 seconds. This achievement gives him the right to call himself world champion, a title that has become synonymous with the talented 27-year-old since his controversial past comments.
Noah Lyles and the controversy over criticizing the term “world champion” of the United States in the NBA
The athletics community took the opportunity to respond to NBA critics who mocked Lyles last year. Fans of the sport were quick to celebrate Lyles’ performance and criticize basketball players who had previously disparaged him.
The reaction in the NBA community was not long in coming. Kevin Durant and Aaron Gordon were some of the players who responded to Lyles’ comments. However, the athlete’s victory at the Olympic Games has made it clear that he is the one who has the right to brag about his abilities as an athlete.
Lyles and his good relationship with the United States basketball team
Ironically, Team USA players and Lyles are teammates at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, the onus is on Team USA to follow in Lyles’ footsteps and secure gold medals in their respective categories.
It doesn’t matter if there are tensions between Lyles and the US basketball players because of his past comments, as Lyles can now proudly call himself a world champion.
