Track star Noah Lyles was the target of not just the NBA community but players and analysts alike. Lyles’ recent ‘World Champion’ comments sparked a wild debate among many notable celebrities as well. And when Team USA went on to lose it all to Germany in the semi-finals, Lyles managed to get the last laugh. However, he did so with grace as he went on to explain his side.

Noah Lyles may have gotten the last laugh after being ridiculed for weeks. But not only did he clear the air on one aspect, he decided to put this $250 million rich rapper, Kevin Durant, and the NBA world back in his place while doing so.

Noah Lyles shuts up Kevin Durant’s fanboy

Noah Lyles had made a controversial statement about the NBA champions not being world champions. At first, he was mocked by many, including Kevin Durant, followed by his biggest fanboy, Drake.

But now, after Team USA’s loss to Dennis Schroder and company, Noah Lyles went on to prove his analogy right. Recently, Lyles sat down with GQ Sports for an interview wherein he talked about multiple facets of his game and more.

He was eventually asked to give his views on the trash talk and the NBA players taking shots at him. Lyles replied, “There are a bunch of funny things that come from it, like having Drake notice it. Like, Drake, what are you doing here? Go back home. This is an NBA conversation.”

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He also went on to add, “To be honest, I truly think the NBA is the best. That was never the doubt. But, there is a level of not understanding the two sides of sports. There’s the national side and there’s the world side, and you can’t have the world championship title without facing the rest of the world.”

Now who will come out on top?

Noah Lyles was proven right after Team USA’s loss. His question is now getting more and more traction. How can NBA champions call themselves World Champions if they have not faced the best players from the entire world in a competitive environment?

And this FIBA World Cup was just the right scenario to prove Lyles right. While he gave credit to the NBA and its players, he also managed to prove his initial comments right in his statement.

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Now, Team USA will face Team Canada for the bronze medal in the FIBA World Cup. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments section below.