VIDEO: Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley Had NSFW Reactions After Australia's Controversial FIBA Loss
By Jerry Trotta
Spain is headed to their first FIBA World Cup finals appearance since 2006 after narrowly defeating Australia 95-88 in an enthralling, double-overtime semifinal clash. The Spaniards will face Argentina on Sunday, but previewing that showdown hasn't exactly been the topic of discussion. Instead, it's been former Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut, who did NOT hide his feelings on what he felt was suspect refereeing:
Andrew Bogut after Australia’s double OT loss to Spain:
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 13, 2019
“Google where headquarters of f***ing FIBA is. It's f***ing disgrace.”
(Via @jmiklovas)
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Bogut was called for a foul on Marc Gasol with under 10 seconds left in regulation with the Boomers up by one, and the Raptors big man subsequently tied the game to send it to overtime.
Following that call, Bogut mimicked a particular gesture towards the refs that surely foreshadowed his postgame explosion.
Andrew Bogut mimics money after foul against Gasol.
— Sportando (@Sportando) September 13, 2019
Even three-time NBA champ and Australian native Luc Longley couldn't help but throw in his own (vulgar) two cents on the Boomers' misfortunes against the Spaniards. Of course, Australia was knocked out of the 2016 Rio Olympics by La Roja.
An emotional but measured Luc Longley, after Australia’s loss: “Spain gets kissed on the dick by the basketball gods every time we play them.”
— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) September 13, 2019
That's certainly a unique way to put it, Mr. Longley.
Whatever the case, Bogut and Co. will have to cool off in time for the third-place game against France.