Mike James on Juan Toscano-Anderson’s European basketball feedback: “He has a low proportion to suppose this”
EuroLeague MVP Mike James has criticized Juan Toscano-Anderson’s remarks about European basketball, highlighting a current controversy.
Toscano-Anderson’s fiery speech through the FIBA Intercontinental Cup last drew vital consideration.
The G League United ahead shouted to his teammates, “Each single one in every of n*gga all of us are higher than this sh*t! Our dream is to not play f*cking ACB, our dream is to not play f*cking EuroLeague! Our dream is to play within the Nationwide Basketball Affiliation, n*gga, to make tens of millions and a whole bunch of tens of millions {dollars}.”
James responded sharply to Toscano-Anderson’s pre-game remark concerning the G League being the second-best league on the planet.
“Not even shut lol. He has a low proportion to suppose this,” James tweeted, dismissing Toscano-Anderson’s evaluation.
James additionally took problem with Toscano-Anderson’s speech, noting, “Simply because your dream is to play within the NBA doesn’t imply you’re higher than gamers in EuroLeague or ACB. Getting cooked by a non-EuroLeague crew after speaking like that’s hilarious.”
The Monaco star’s response displays his frustration with Toscano-Anderson’s remarks and perceived disrespect in the direction of European leagues.
Olympiacos newcomer Evan Fournier, however, defended Toscano-Anderson’s speech, suggesting it was a motivational try relatively than a slight in opposition to European basketball.
“Possibly I missed one thing however am I the one one which don’t see something fallacious right here? Dude is getting his ass kicked and tryna inspire his crew,” Fournier tweeted.
James, nonetheless, remained unconvinced, including, “If it was simply this then naw he didn’t say something fallacious however he mentioned one thing earlier than the sport too which makes it look like he’s speaking down on European league basketball so now it’s an issue.”
Unicaja in the end defeated G League United 75-60 within the last, with Toscano-Anderson enjoying a team-high half-hour, scoring 7 factors, and grabbing 4 rebounds.
