Andrew Bogut in action against Senegal's Youssoupha Ndoye.Credit:AP
His tweet saying"swimmers who medal vs Sun Yang should break the podiums with hammers"drew a fierce response from the swim star's supporters.
Things haven't been so malicious this week,as Bogut has been posing with happy local fans in the streets and,tellingly,many jeers have turned to cheers when he executes a play.
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But asked about his special reception after Tuesday's scratchy defeat of Senegal,Bogut wasn't about to encourage them.
"It's great,next question,"he said.
"It's[the atmosphere] sensational."
The NBL's reigning MVP and former NBA title winner was more concerned with how the Boomers can counter a Lithuanian team carrying hot form into their crucial Thursday clash.