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In professional sports, camaraderie and team spirit are often emphasized, but sometimes even the most elite athletes can’t resist a little mischief. Such as happened recently when a playful incident unfolded within the USA World Cup Squad. After their first round-up game, two NBA stars, Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram, found themselves at the center of a lighthearted controversy involving their teammate, Jalen Brunson.
What started as a simple act of forgetfulness quickly turned into an amusing tale of wallet theft and impromptu snacking.
Jalen Brunson forgot his wallet
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After Team USA’s first tune-up game against Puerto Rico, the 26 YO Jalen Brunson, inadvertently left his wallet behind. Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram seized the opportunity for some harmless fun. They stumbled upon Brunson’s wallet and hatched a snacking plan.
Jalen Brunson a oublié son portefeuille après le premier match de prépa de Team USA…donc Tyrese Haliburton et Brandon Ingram se sont fait plaisir 😭💰pic.twitter.com/4aeWbz4aT7
— 50 Nuances 🇺🇸🏀 (@50NuancesDeNBA) August 8, 2023
With mischievous grins as seen in the viral video, they decided to “borrow” a few dollars from Brunson’s wallet. And what’s their intention? To satisfy their cravings for a quick snack.
With the stolen money, Haliburton and Ingram made their way to the nearest vending machine. They’re now indulging in some chips and other treats.
The game against Costa Rica
The USA team put on a great show and won the match by 117-74 points. Jalen had 11 points and 12 rebounds in the game. Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson both scored the highest on the team. They both had 15 points.
As the team USA is preparing for the FIBA world cup, they will play in five more exhibition games.
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With seasoned names like Bobby Portis, Mikal Bridges, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Austin Reaves, the USA roster embodies a fusion of young talent, promising to electrify the court. Under the guidance of coach Steve Kerr, Team USA seeks to surpass its previous World Cup feats as they kick off their world cup campaign.
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