Did you hear about Juancho Hernangomez’s gold medal?
If not, he’ll be happy to tell you. Jamal Murray, his Nuggets teammate, knows all about Spain’s run with Hernangomez to the FIBA World Cup title last month because, frankly, Hernangomez won’t let him forget. Murray joked: “That guy rubs it in.”
Hernangomez’s trash talk has spanned the practice gym, locker room, preseason play and just about every moment in between.
“I’m taking off my shoes,” Murray said, “and he’s talking about Spain.”
Forgive Hernangomez for boasting. The proud Madrid native described his native country’s victory as “unbelievable.