Gan Guoyang wished Sabonis good luck, urging him to secure the victory in the match.
Sabonis tightly shook Gan Guoyang's hand, saying: "Receive some strength from you; make sure to show Team USA something."
"Looking forward to you bringing back the bronze medal."
The two exchanged blessings and hugs, then Sabonis headed to the arena for the bronze medal match.
The immense pressure didn't overwhelm Sabonis; instead, it enhanced his performance.
Facing the CIS, Sabonis achieved the highest score of this Olympics with 29 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and made 3 blocks.
Helping Lithuania triumph over the CIS, earning the bronze medal in men's basketball at this Olympics!
To many, a bronze medal might seem insignificant, as only gold medals are esteemed.
However, those truly involved in high-level sports competition know that a bronze medal, third in the world, represents an impressive honor.
