186 Olympics 3

They both shook hands on it as they continued to watch the game. This was Carmelo's first time watching Eazy's game, but he wasn't too impressed as he didn't play many minutes but could still make the game-winning shots when it counted.

After the game, LeBron quickly met up with me. It surprised me when he showed up in front of me.

"Hey guys, it's been a minute! How have you been LeBron? I heard we will be facing off against you guys in a few days; I can't wait. We've been training so hard only to play against you guys, so I hope my guys don't disappoint."

LeBron came and pulled me into a quick brotherly embrace as he then asked, "What's up, little bro? It looks like the Army had done a number on you. You look like you've been through it, but it's made you relatively more robust, and look at what you did with the Nigerian team. I didn't even think they would make it into the Olympics games, but here they are competing at a high level beating such a great team like Argentina, and I can only think of one reason, you."

I laughed and shrugged, saying; "They worked just as hard to get to this point. So I'm not the only reason that they are here, but their dedication got them here."

LeBron smiled as he said, "Come on, let's grab some lunch and Catch up!" 

Hey! Wait for me! Wassup super rookie! Heard you're going into the NBA, hopefully, you make it to the playoffs next year so I can face off against you, Melo laughed and said, "If you would make it to the playoffs. I hope you don't join my team, though. That way, I can tear you apart."

I laughed and said, "As if I would join your team!" 

We all headed out to grab something to eat at some fancy restaurant after hanging out a bit and shot some hoops. Of course, paparazzi were all over us trying to get pictures and interviews, but we ignored them and security had to detain someone as they got a little too close.

The next day we played another game this time against team Brazil where we crushed them as they weren't that good at basketball themselves, comparatively of course. They focus mainly on soccer, so basketball wasn't their best sport. It seems like most of the newer countries coming out with basketball teams weren't as good since they had just started, so their system wasn't in the best shape. But slowly but surely, it would get better as the years went by until they were competing on the same stage as the USA.

Finally, the day arrived when we're going to be playing team USA.

Dwyane Wade was there, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, it was fun to see all these famous players from the USA come to play on such an international stage. 

Everybody at home was surprised to see me on the stage as I wasn't even in the NBA yet. If I could hear their thoughts, I'll be laughing by now. 

LeBron came up to me before the game began and said, "Good luck, little guy, don't push yourself too hard before the draft. We don't want you to get injured and if it becomes too much for you, sit on the bench. Hahaha!"

No way am I going to sit on the bench!

I told LeBron off, saying; "I hope you don't cry after playing a match with me because I'm going to dominate in this game. I don't think I'm even going to get rest. I'm going to play the whole game and make sure I take down you and your team. I'll prove to you guys that team Nigeria is going to be getting this gold medal this year in our first year, rookie year, just like me in my rookie year; I'm going to make it big and win a ring and take home the O'Reilly cup."

LeBron saw stars in my eyes as it seemed like I was heated up. He can feel the fiery passion in my voice, and the confidence radiating from me being all fired up.

He laughed and turned away. "Good luck, rookie. You're going to need it because my guys are just as fired up to beat you down to the ground."

The game began.

Anthony Davis won the tip-off for team USA as I told my guys to relax and calm down. They were too excited. I can see it in their eyes. 

Anthony then passed it to Wade, who then gave it to Chris Paul who was the facilitator, the general on the floor. I knew how he played, and he wasn't somebody who you could get in his head but the opposite, he would get in your head.

I told Ola to calm down and hold him down. It's okay if he scores, and if he does his bounce passes, he's OK to intercept with a kickball. As long as we mess up their plays, then it's okay.

Whenever Chris Paul would pass the ball, his legs got in which caused several kickballs, which threw off their game a little as our strategy confused them. Now LeBron had the ball, he quickly boxed Tope into the post using his back as he turned around and shot a fadeaway and made it. Tope was angry at himself for allowing LeBron to score, but I told him it's okay. It's only their first point. We'll get them back on the next one.