Team USA's recent triumph in basketball has not only captured headlines for its outcome but also for the playful response from USA Basketball to comments made by sprinter Noah Lyles. Following their gold medal victory with a 98-87 win over France, the USA basketball team took a lighthearted jab at Lyles' earlier remarks.

Noah Lyles, renowned for his speed on the track, stirred controversy by questioning the use of the term "world champions" for NBA titleholders. Lyles argued that, while his comments might seem harsh, they were factually accurate and offered a valid perspective. "What hurts me the most is seeing the NBA Finals and seeing 'world champion' on their heads," Lyles said. "World champions of what? The United States? Don’t get me wrong, I love the U.S. sometimes, but that’s not the world. That’s not the world."

In response, USA Basketball took to X (formerly Twitter) with a humor-filled post: "Are we world champions now?" This tweet not only celebrated their recent success but also playfully referenced Lyles' remarks, highlighting that the debate over the "world champion" title remains lively both on and off the court.

With this cheeky response, USA Basketball not only underscored their victory but also demonstrated how competitive spirit and camaraderie can come into play, even through friendly banter.