On July 31, in Group B of the Paris Olympic preliminary round, Japan lost to France 90-94 in overtime.
After the game, Takehiko Inoue, the Japanese manga artist and creator of “Slam Dunk,” gave high praise for the outstanding performance of the Japanese men’s basketball team: “It was a great match. I am proud of the Japanese men’s basketball team. The world recognizes our honorable defeat, and we are still fighting for a spot in the quarterfinals. At the same time, congratulations to the French men’s basketball team, you were also excellent.”
“Slam Dunk” Creator Takehiko Inoue: Proud of the Japanese Men’s Basketball Team—We Fought Well Despite the Loss. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/basketball-headlines/slam-dunk-creator-takehiko-inoue-proud-of-the-japanese-mens-basketball-team-we-fought-well-despite-the-loss.html
