When Lithuania surprised USA Basketball at the Olympics | Strangest Moments
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 23. 01. 2018
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The Dream Team's third incarnation looked as dominant as the two legendary Basketball teams that had proceeded itâŠbut nobody told Lithuania that at the Olympic Games in Sydney 2000.
The most unusual moments from Olympic history are investigated once again to reveal the stranger side of the five rings: bit.do/StMENG
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I remember watching this, and the commentator saying, "unless you're from America, you're cheering for Lithuania to win."
I am from America and was cheering for Lithuania. Love the underdog....
So silly. Tell that to all the stupid foreigners who spend $100s of dollars on Jordan shoes so they can scalp them later or praise Kobe Bryant like he's Nelson Mandela. People like stars. I'll give you one thing, though. I bet a lot of people who weren't from America wouldn't even think to watch such a one sided game (that this was supposed to be) unless they were Lithuanian.
People might like starts but people are definitely not rooting for the U.S outside the U.S. At least in Europe.
@@wenlisman Then for what cost were all the lives of the shoes!
@@jamescain4591 You can buy a sneaker and then root for any team you want to, I don't see what is so difficult here.
The narrator calls the Russians the USA's "old enemy" (in reference to their Olympic rivalry with the USSR team) but Lithuania was just as much a part of that "old enemy" as Russia. Lithuania made up less than 2% of the Soviet Union's population but contributed 5 players to its 12-man roster when they won the gold in 1988. The country has always been fanatical about the sport. Lithuanians are born with basketballs in their hands.
Do you think they could consistently compete against Serbia or old Yugoslavia had they got more population and better economy for developmental resources?
thank u man that means alot to us.
Can confirm lol. In Lithuania we have a saying. Itâs basketball first, god second, and family third lol.
@@doncarloancelotti2256 They already can compete and win Serbia on any given day now
yes, really ironic to see this small country is much stronger than Russia which has more than 20 times population
Lithuania has always been considered a ''basketball academy'' among Europeans. Fantastic players
The First Sport or Nathional Sport is the Basketball in this country
Well it is our second religion sooo
Lithuania, Greece, Ex-Yugoslavian countries and Spain are the heart of European basketball.
The Serbs always beat the Lithuanians.
@@mislavsplitski7522 always? strong statement. The games were always interesting to watch tho
As an Australian, Lithuania have always been a key nemesis of ours (despite them being so much smaller a nation). Lithuanian basketball is HIGHLY respected in Australia - such a brilliant combination of strategic team play and individual excellence. I still love watching them play to this day.
Iâm Australian and this is not true at all. Luke does not love watching them play
And thats why you should't judge a country about sports all because of the countrys size
many years later!!
I was at that game, atmosphere was electric, all of us aussies were cheering for Lithuania. Best game I have watched.
This was when LaVar made the decision to go to Lithuania
lmao
Alan Chen. I never knew that lamelo and gelo can be facing grown basketball star in the distance future
Balls are playing in 3rd tier league thats literally average basketball
ThaBoss they're playing in 1st tier
1,000th like
Much love to Lithuania from Greece!A country with less than 3 million population but with so much basketball talent!!!Lithuania is the Basket itself...Respect brothers
Thank you means much to us Because we never get recognized only as Russians đđ
Thanks brother đȘđđđđ
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Lithuania had/has absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of, whatsoever. They showed the definition of heart, grit and determination, which is a rare commodity these days.
5 years later Lithuania has done it again! Successfully this time.
even if we lost, we were winners in our hearts on that day. It was intense but beautiful basketball to watch. thanks for a nice reminder!
Nothing but respect guys. Keep up the good work.
but at least, Lithuania is #5 in the world ranking. being in the top 5 is quite a feat.
Mes geriausi . Tik trys milejonai
Ulysses Cedeño esam ^
actually I love Lithuanian team. im from Philippines, there are lots of Filipino fans here supporting Lithuania. when lithunia has games i eager to watch it on TV.
So so much respect to Lithuania from Greece. They deserved to win. Played like fighters.
Mr Nobody they didn't deserve to win only 1 team can deserve to win
Bo Harris in a game.. Maybe the refs are supporing one team.. Maybe one team have injuries of the good players.. Many maybe's. So no
PlayTogether 76 they got very good team this year if you consider they end up 10th last year. Good luck in f4 now :)
@@Lilbobepeepin yea you right. Lithuania
Greece performance was also brilliant in 2006 FIBA vs USA! support from a tiny place called Hong Kong
To me Lithuania is one the best nation in the world in history of basketball. Respect from France
also Spain and Argentina since 2004
â@@kittencat1983 if basketball is the main sport of Spain, for sure there will be more potential for Spain to beat USA
@@filmusichris just impossible. US doesn't even uses its best players in the Olympics
Usa us but lithuania s top 3 behind Canada
As a Lithuanian, this gave me chills every 10 seconds
As a Lithuanian, your name gives me chills
Imagine your in the 92 olympics finally realizing you can play basket ball for your home country, and the first opponent you have is the top 10 basketball legends in history
*basketball
Respect for our eternal rival Lituania. Greetings from Serbia!
No offense to you but I have a question, why do so many people from Europe have last names like Bogdanovic?
@@subpar3462 names ending in "ic" are mostly found in countries like the former Yugoslavian ones. If I'm not wrong (I'm Dutch, don't speak Serbian) I think it's "Yugoslavian" for son. As in Stephenson or Johansson.
Or like the Nordic "Thorsson/Thorssdottir" (Dottir for daughter)
Or even like the Dutch Jansen. The surname that occurs the most here basically means "Jan his son"
Respect for our eternal euro basketball overlords of Lithuania and Serbia from the struggling up and coming nation of the Netherlands.
yvar dietvorst Thanks for clearing this up, I didnât know that :)
Since middle of 80's, and especially after the final Euro95, we wanted first of all to win vs Yugoslavia, but instead that almost won against US in 2000 :) :) :)
Lithuania always goes hard. They're the "Other Dream Team".
Armand Yiu Indeed
Yugoslavia was the other Dream Team, before the Dream Team.
It was such a great movie
I love that documentary
Yeah we Lithuanians lost against dream team in olympic games in 2000, but we take revenge and win on 2004 olympic games in Athens.
We still lose at 3rd place match :(
Glendon Chin ur mom said that when u born?
No u guys didnt
Yeah and Serbia (Yugoslavia) crushed you
Heard USA 2004 team was not the best that they could had send out
I give my highest respect to Lithuania team! Lots of love from Malaysia!
Respect to Lithuania, our tough opponent from Serbia....
There should be a Hollywood movie. Much respect goes out to Lithuania.
N P. There's a good documentary called "the other dream team"
Later in 2004 Lithuania won in a group stage 94:90 and JasikeviÄius made his revenge by beating in last 90 seconnds USA by himself and Lithuanian basketball team became biggest winners and heros for all Lithuanians!
Huge respect for Lithuania đ
They showed us, the argentinians, that was possible. And we did it twice. A Lot of respect to Lithusnia and its magnificient bĂĄsquet
Props to Lithuania from the Statesđșđž
que grande Lituania, ese game creĂ que lo habĂan ganado y lo festejaba con suma felicidad hasta que me entere al otro dĂa, y bueeeee, habĂa que esperar que se va a hacer. Hasta que llego Atenas 2004 y ahĂ lo grite alma y vida!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mis RESPETOS A LITUANIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bro the devastation on the guy's face after missing the three for the final match chance you gotta feel for the guy
I love these videos. Puts the athletes you may never have known of in the spotlight and giving them the respect they deserve
Lithuania didn't win the Olympic Games.
But won our hearts.
Lithuania was great in this game! â€ïž Congrats to both teams!
The final possession was one of the only things the Lithuanians did wrong the whole game - final shot wasn't close to being off in time. But they shattered the invincibility of the USA in hoops and opened the door for top-flight international competition from this point forward.
I still remember this game and it was too sad seeing the lithuanians loosing the game.
It was an amazing game.
I was young then and did not really follow neither NBA or the Olympics. I did not even watch this in full then, but I totally remember this match! We really wanted Lithuania to win. And it was probably one of the historic moments when the word "Lithuania" made an impact on everyone. I am not sure of course but it impacted me and my sister who was watching the game very closely. Totally remarkable game. And I still hope Lithuania will win the Olympic gold for basketball soon. That 2000 loss should be avenged. That match surely gained my utmost respect for Lithuania.
I'm American too and I feel bad for them. They really killed it out there
Thank you!
I was just 5 years old and this is one of my first memories. The city I am from (Kaunas) was on FIRE during these olympics
and i remember when latvia won against russia in hockey, im from riga btw
On fire you say... Ze Germans invaded again?
Seni đ
@@SssagaBenches4U no need for that, just watched such an old vid and it makes me think how great we were, for such a small country with only few people to play against the big boys is an honour.
And no, Germans
Hater..
I remember this game and it was awesome, but i'll never forget in '04 when a little islan from the caribean called Puerto Rico beat the USA team and it was at the beginning of the Tournament too. Everyones jaws dropped on the floor including mine lol
Lithuania did it the same in '04 Olympics. Unfortunately they lost in semifinals against Italy.
Puerto Rico is absolute dogshit
In my view, basketball makes LITHUANIA VERY FAMOUS! SABONIS, MARCHILINUIS, HOMICHUS, KURTANIATIS and DOMANTAS SABONIS - THE LIVING LEGENDS OF THE WORLD AND LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL!
I love Lithuanian Basketball -From Philippines
watching this after Lithuania has beaten the USA once again.
Watch closely the game clock and the shot clock before Lithuania's Sarunas Jasikevicius would have taken the 3-point shot at the buzzer. The shot would not have counted anyway even if it had gone in because time already ran out. Anyway, it was a thrilling game that Team USA won't ever forget. Kudos to the Lithuanians who nearly scared the life out of the stunned American NBA players.
1:41 jk rowling deciding names for her spells in Harry Potter
That was funny asf LOL,
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Yo stfu she said it incorrectđ€Šââïž
I'm Lithuanian and I find it funny af lol.
Okay, I'm half lithuanian and J find this funny đ
Lithuania is one of the world's powerhouse basketball team,..And always give USAB a challenge
I remember this game and cheering Lithuania. I wouldn't call this a strange moment. Lithuania had a strategy in the 2nd half and they executed it very well. The US got shook and just got the win by luck in my opinion. Good on Lithuania to take the US to the limit
Lithuania got shook missing those free throws
2000 Siskauskas misses clutch free throws
2012 Siskauskas misses clutch free throws (Euroleague Final)
It doesn't matter that they didn't get a gold medal, they proved they're the best
We will never forget this match
I still have my 1992 Lithuania Grateful Dead T-shirt. Lot of Rooney fans out in SF.
Semi final between USA and Lithuania was amazing. So sorry about lithuanians, they lost with 2 points. Go Lithuania!
Thanks!
I love my country Lithuania đ±đč
I was nine years old in 2000 and I remember watching this game and crying after the final buzzer. It's sad that they didn't manage to get the W, but it's amazing how close they came.
This game gave hope to every nation and its players that even giants can fall.
Siskauskas had 90% in his career from the free throw line, but he missed those crucial 2 free throws and he also missed the crucial 2 free throws in Euroleague 2012 final against Olympiacos
I remember both occasions well. Both were huge. It's crazy when you consider the fact that he was an extremely composed and cold blooded player.
Couldn't handle the stage and pressure
That's why he could never be a leader!
No hate to him tho, all respect but he was the classic example of "great players who are not clutch"
He choked. To bad.
Anyways i am from Lithuania and i love this country even if we lose on what sport. Lithuania will stay forever as the best team in the world, heart.
Ramunas Siskauskas,the greatest choker of all time.Missed two vital free throws here,missed the game winning 3 against my team Panathinaikos during Euroleague Final 2009,Missed 2 vital Free throws again against Olympiakos at the Euroleague final 2012.
ÎÏΔÎčÏ ÎŽÎŻÎșÎčÎż ÎÎ·ÎŒÎźÏÏη!!!!
Hes total loser agree
He was good player but just not mental strong
I really don't know why our coaches allowed him to play at the final moments. I still remember my father wishing him death at home đ
Ya'll need to chill
Was watching with expecting Lithuania to win the match, the hype got me haha
Check out Lithuania vs USA in 2004 you will see what you expected :)
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Ramunas Siskauskas was one of the best to ever play in Lithuania, but he had issues hitting those last-minute free throws. He missed not only in this game but the Euroleague final as well for 2 times I think. Anyway at these Olympics Lithuania showed that even team USA can be shaken and a few years later that's what happened when the USA only won Bronze. I think it's for the best as now Americans take the Olympics a bit more seriously than before.
Its nice knowing that besides the US dominating basketball on the international stage, some countries with players dedicated game actually put up good fights.
Sarunas jasikevicius was really a great player
This accent is waaayyy to strong to say these names itâs funny đđ
Brio Brio haha its very strong to say usa words and names đ đ
Go Sixers momo
âArviedas Siabonisâ
Like hot potato in russians mouth
@@arianas0714 shakil onuil
I did not know the outcome of this- really good video - great editing.
This team gives me hope.
He deserved that 3. I'm American, but the Lithuanians deserved that bucket.
It was an air ball vro
Asher H he didnât get the shot off.
He didn't have it off in time anyway
It was a terrible shot he should of gave it up
Proud lithuanian I was there at Syddney Olympic Games. Unfogetable moments
Ups they did it again!
lithuania best basketball team, and have in this sport so many gold bronze medals i proud to live in my country:)đ
I was at a bar in New Jersey watching that game. If you didn't have a drink in your hand in those last few moments, you weren't going to get it right away. The bartenders and patrons alike were riveted to that tiny television. When the Lithuanian got that final shot off his fingertips barely beating the buzzer and missed, a huge collective sigh of relief went through the place. Moral of the story, no fair contest is guaranteed, which is why you play the game.
Lithuania and Serbia lands of basketball, very proud !
Avangarda. You should be, they are fantastic!
Good job Lithuania, from USA :)
My parents said I could go to one event when the Olympics came to Sydney. I was lucky that my Brother and I got to see this game, especially because Vince was my favourite player.
Wow, how could of i never hear of this... this is amazing!
I remember this moment when Lithuania ALMOST ACTUALLY defeated the legendary USA team.
That Vince Carter dunk was nasty af
Please upload more of this series
Pls Olympics, post this entire game, it is a *Basketball Classic*
Haha lul did you forgot when Lithuania beat U.S in 2004đ€Šđ»ââïžđ€Šđ»ââïž
I mean Argentina
hirowebb No I do not thereâs a video of them beating em
Haha I forgot Lithuania was even a country b/c they arenât any more
what is it then if not a country? :)
You know the video is about the 2000 olympic right?
I remember watching this game. Epic.
Still love that carter dunk. 1:17
Didnt know how epic this game was. Wow!
I miss arvydas sabonis!
Much love from the phillipines. â€
i would have died in the end had i watched the full game. gutted that they did not win. love from georgia
Lolz the Lithuanian's player introduction part felt like a Key n Peele sketch when they made up NFL player's names :D
Bralukiasđ±đ»â€ïžđ±đč
The referee was corrupt. That foul on Garnett was NEVER supposed to be a foul
Actually, this was back when international basketball was still divided into 20-minute halves. They didn't start playing 4 10-minute quarters until after the Sydney Olympics.
Dang.... Even though Iâm American, I was rooting for Lithuania watching this even though I knew the outcome. I kinda wish theyâd won
Ditto. Man, that would have been epic. Honestly, I was happy when our Dream Team got beat in 2004. The Olympics lost something when the professionals were officially allowed to compete.
Not really, Olympics should always be about the very best coming toe-to-toe. It may not always add to the competition, but it also does not peak interest if you know that the best are not involved, somewhat like what happened in Pyeongchang 2018 in hockey - Germany ain't one of the two best teams in the world.
Zachary Jones Well thatâs dumb.
Clearly not American
You are not American if you are rooting for another country...stop the lying and BS
Or you secretly hate Black men because they made the majority of the USA team.
Another video could be when Puerto Rico beat team USA by 19 pts.
we beat them als0 there :DD
but l0st cl0se game f0r a br0nze medal 104-96 :( against them and it wasnt bad team als0 with Iverson, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Richard Jefferson...
Brian, this clip is about other times, when nobody even dare to dream about winning vs USA, this game was the first when world saw that it might be possible, it was shock for everybody, because before this game USA always smashed in all games...
Brian Gabriel 3
Brian Gabriel led by the great Carlos Arroyo! That was an awesome game.
This is what wining the heart Means â€ïž
2021 this one still remembered.
Lithuania knows that lithuania is one of the best basketball countreys
I remember watching the USA đșđž vs. Lithuania đ±đč game pool play (8/21/â04), when the showed the replay of Sarunas Jasikevicius desperate 3 pointer over Jason Kidd to win the game, which unfortunately did not go in. That flashback replay was right after Jasikevicus made a go ahead 3 pointer then proceeding by staring down Lebron James. Talking about sweet revenge.
It was my birthday! đ I remember! đ±đč đ
My heart was pounding like mad!
Jasikevicius best point guard in european basket history
wonder if he is the same guy that was at University of Maryland when I was a student
"Losers"? No, the Lithuanians could certainly hold their heads up for what they did.
4:19 how the F was that a foul against Lithuania. Should have been a no call or a foul against Garnett if anything.
"I'm gonna to grab you while you try to get the ball and you'll be called for the foul also."
I am looking at that moment repeatedly, and clearly Lithuanian player do not have any attempt to pull Garnet or put hands on him. He is trying to come closer to ball but Garnet is sitting on floor and attempting to stop opponent by sliding on floor. Is absolutely clear that is Garnet who is making foul on opponent player. Incredible that is called foul against Lithuanian player.
@@sasamackic look where ref is standing and how does it look like from his perspective, not to mention this split second decision making where such game is on the line, i think it was a good call, ball dont lie and they called jump ball valiation on usa later on, something i think nba players have never heard of knowing how loosey basketball rules are there
Calls are always going to go the US team.
Now Luca is New SuperStar
Good job lithuania. From Latvia :)
I'm from Latvia aswell! :D
That's why I love Lithuania. never gonna leave my country
Who else is from The US and wished that Lithuania won đ
No one. It's literally just you.
@@helloasroma faxs
i love garnett's intensity he reminds of a determined kobe and westbrook mindset of a champion
westbrook - mindset of a champion? ha ha :D you're killing me dude :D
Even though Team USA still won gold that year, this game ended up revealing the growing cracks in USA basketball that would end up revealing themselves in the FIBA 2002 World Cup and most famously the 2004 Olympics: their complacency and their habit of underestimating opponents.
This was the wake up call that the USA did not hear. Hence 2004
World championship in Indianapolis in 2002, Srbia and Montenegro (SR Yugoslavia) beat USA in quarter-final. Later we won the gold medal beating Argentina in final after dramatic finish, and defend gold medal won in world ch. in 1998.
facts
Lithuania is the Best :)
I almost forget this! I only remembered first loss encountered by dream team was in 2004 olympic by Argentina!!!
âA few agonizing centimetersâ... that and a shot before the final buzzer