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9mo ago

Noah Lyles Secures Gold in 100m at Paris Olympics, Faces NBA Backlash

Lyles' victory reignites debate over his 'world champion' comments about NBA titles, drawing mixed reactions from athletes.

Devin Booker
Noah Lyles
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 05: Gold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the Men's 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Noah Lyles wins gold in the men's 100-meter at the Paris 2024 Olympics, ending a 20-year drought for Team USA.
  • Lyles' past comments questioning the 'world champion' status of NBA teams have resurfaced, causing controversy.
  • NBA stars like Devin Booker and Kevin Durant continue to disagree with Lyles' remarks, despite his Olympic success.
  • Lyles aims to achieve a sprint double with upcoming 200-meter and relay events.
  • The sprinter's outspoken nature and confidence have made him a polarizing figure in the sports world.