This photo of Patty Mills buzzer-beating shot over Nikola Jokic at the Olympics is art
The headline really says it all here.
Patty Mills went one-on-one with the three-time NBA MVP at the Olympics and dropped a jumper in his face that looked as epic as any still we’ve seen from these Games.
The reality of the situation makes it even better.
With less than 10 seconds remaining in Australia’s quarterfinal matchup against Serbia, and the Boomers trailing by two, Mills took the ball near mid-court as Nikola Jokic switched onto him. Despite momentarily losing the handle, Mills collected himself for an awkward mid-range jumper that soared over Jokic’s outstretched hand and gently tumbled through the hoop.
Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; Australia guard Patty Mills (5) shoots the game tying shot against Serbia power forward Nikola Jokic (15) with second left during the second half in men’s basketball quarterfinals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
PATTY MILLS HAS ICE IN HIS VEINS.
Australia sends it to OT against Serbia! #ParisOlympics | USA Network and Peacock pic.twitter.com/b2DiZ5fHKI
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2024
The bucket sent the game to overtime, where Serbia finished off a 20-point comeback for a 95-90 victory, but we’ve got to tip our cap to Mills — and USA Today photographer Kyle Terada — for this epic shot.
Hang it in The Louvre with all the other epic photos from these Olympics.