Having Snoop Dogg for any kind of event or occasion is almost a guarantee of success and excitement. This is exactly how WNBA star A’ja Wilson felt when the acclaimed musician sat beside her in Team USA’s match against Brazil in the Olympics.
The US men’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics with a dominant 122-87 victory over Brazil on Tuesday. Devin Booker led a balanced scoring effort for the Americans, pouring in 18 points. Joel Embiid chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds, while LeBron James had 12 points and nine assists before leaving the game in the third quarter after taking an inadvertent elbow to the eye.
The win sets up a semifinal matchup between the US and Serbia, while Germany will face France in the other semifinal. Kevin Durant also made history, passing Lisa Leslie as the all-time leading scorer for the US Olympic basketball team, men’s or women’s.
Despite the comfortable victory, the US team was not taking anything for granted. Several other heavily favored teams, including Canada and Australia, had already been upset earlier in the quarterfinal round. The Americans were determined to set the tone and assert their dominance from the start, building a 27-point halftime lead that they would not relinquish.
WNBA Star A’ja Wilson Applauds Snoop Dogg Moment in the Olympics During Team USA’s Match Against Brazil
Before the game started, Wilson found herself seated beside Snoop Dogg. In response, the WNBA star shared how she felt in a post on her official account on X.
The vibes were top tier ✨🙏🏾 https://t.co/UVxSNX1zvn
— A’ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) August 6, 2024
For her part, Wilson led Team USA women’s basketball to a quarterfinal win over Nigeria at the 2024 Olympics by notching 20 points and 11 rebounds. Her impressive performance, which included contributions from Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner, showcased the depth and skill of the U.S. women’s basketball team as they continue their quest for another gold medal.
Without a doubt, getting to watch Team USA dominate on the global stage is made even better with someone like Snoop Dogg at your side. For sure, this moment will be an memorable one for the Las Vegas Aces star.
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