There is still some time before the start of the Olympic Games, but tensions are already high.
France and Germany met at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, in an international friendly that apparently did not happen.
With just over two minutes left in the second quarter and the French leading the Germans 41-23, Dennis Schröder, who also plays for the Brooklyn Nets, drove to the basket and was fouled by Evan Fournier, a free agent who played for the Knicks and Pistons last season.
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Evan Fournier of France in action during an international friendly match against Turkey on July 3, 2024, in Rouen, France. (Christian Liebig/Corbis/Getty Images)
Schröder took offense at the foul and quickly approached Fournier and said a few words to him. Fournier, however, counterattacked almost immediately by placing his hands around Schröder's neck.
The two were quickly separated and Fournier was ejected for his actions.
Evan Fournier of the France national basketball team celebrates with fans after a victory in an international friendly match against Turkey on July 3, 2024, at Kindarena in Rouen, France. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Both teams are in Group B of the Olympic Games along with Japan and the next winner of the Olympic qualifying tournament. They will face each other on August 2.
Germany also has Franz and Moritz Wagner of the Orlando Magic and Daniel Theis of the LA Clippers. Franz just signed a $229 million contract with the Magic. France is loaded with players like reigning Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama and Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert.
France's Evan Fournier (10) shoots over United States forward Kevin Durant (7) during a preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Olympic basketball begins on July 27 and the men's gold medal game is scheduled for August 10.
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