Minutes After Steve Kerr’s ‘Not 1992 Anymore’ Jibe, USA’s Torching v Germany in FIBA WC Fetches 1-Word Reaction From Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ex-Teammate

In a surprising turn of events, the FIBA World Cup 2023 semi-finals witnessed a stunning upset as Steve Kerr‘s USA fell to European powerhouse Germany. While this may have come as a shock to many, it holds greater significance for Toni Kroos, a former teammate of soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Under the guidance of Steve Kerr, Team USA enjoyed a remarkable journey in the World Cup, boasting an impressive 5-1 record. However, as Kerr himself acknowledged, the ever-evolving landscape of basketball contributed to the dominant USA team’s downfall against Germany in the semi-finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate left impressed by Germany’s heroics

The USA vs. Germany match was a spectacle to behold and could easily be labeled as the pinnacle of this year’s tournament. With star players such as Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves in their ranks, it was expected that Team USA would easily sweep the FIBA World Cup. However, it was Dennis Schroder and Germany who came out on top, beating Team USA by a narrow margin of 113-111.

This victory not only left the basketball world in awe but also caught the attention of German soccer star Toni Kroos. Taking to Twitter, Ronaldo’s former Real Madrid teammate expressed his astonishment with a simple, yet impactful, “Wooooooow”.

As a World Cup champion himself, having clinched the title in 2014, Kroos understands the euphoria that comes with witnessing one’s country succeed on the international stage. Seeing his nation’s basketball team take one step closer to ultimate glory has undoubtedly left him feeling thrilled. Team USA may have fallen short of their aspirations but for the American coach, this is a sign of the evolving nature of basketball.

Steve Kerr made some big claims following the disappointing loss

Steve Kerr firmly believes that the FIBA World Cup has become increasingly challenging due to the significant improvement in international basketball. Following the big semi-final loss Kerr gave his perspective about Team USA’s failure to win consecutive tournaments. “The game has been globalized over the last 30 years,” the 57-year-old shared.

He further added, “These games are difficult. This is not 1992 anymore. Players are better all over the world. Teams are better. It’s not easy to win the World Cup or the Olympics”. This statement by Kerr highlights the unpredictable nature of sports on a global scale. Now, all eyes are eagerly anticipating the finals between Germany and Serbia to witness which European nation will emerge victorious and claim the prestigious trophy.

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