Good evening!
Decided to post for all of you basketball fans out there.
Every european knows who's Šaras, yes he's coach right now of Istambul Fenerbahçe - shoutout to Turkey. But do you guys know how he did USA, when he was playing basketball ? I've got you some facts!
Everybody talks about USA basketball dominance… but real ones remember when Lithuania walked into the tournament with zero fear. 🇱🇹🏀
wasn’t just playing basketball — he was conducting a masterclass against America.
The confidence. The IQ. The clutch shots. The leadership.
🔥 vs USA in the 2004 Olympics:
• 28 points
• 7 assists
• 5/6 from three
• Lithuania beat Team USA 94–90
🔥 2000 Olympic semifinal:
• 27 points
• Nearly eliminated the Americans by himself
• Missed game-winner by inches in a legendary 85–83 game
That era proved one thing:
Basketball isn’t won by hype — it’s won by skill, chemistry, and heart.
Small country. Massive basketball culture. 🇱🇹
USA had NBA stars.
Lithuania had Šaras.
TLDR - watch this video https://youtu.be/tgszZ4bsMSk?is=MthEps38eBB9XHW5