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Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut announced he won’t be calling the Boomers’ shot at a first ever Olympic medal against Slovenia, due to a contractural issue, only for a late backflip by by Channel 7, or the former NBA star.
Bogut has been calling the Boomers games along side John Casey and five-time Olympian Andrew Gaze, and will be on deck again tonight.
But on Saturday morning, hours before Patty Mills’ team takes the court for the bronze medal play off at 9pm AEST, Bogut revealed he had only been contracted for five games. This will be the team’s 6th in Tokyo.
“Big game for the Boomers against Slovenia. I’ve really enjoyed commentary with Seven but I will not be working the final Boomers game due to my contract with Channel 7 being for 5 games,” said Bogut on Twitter.
“Thanks to Seven for the opportunity and thanks to John Casey and Andrew Gaze.
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with the gurus. #GOBOOMERS.”
Bogut then said he was contemplating doing a live call on his personal Instagram account.
Flattered by the feedback people!
I am contemplating doing live commentary during the game via IG or something of the sorts.Yes or no? https://t.co/50sof84dc1
— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) August 7, 2021
The Seven commentary has divided fans at the games but the basketball has been a highlight. Bogut has excelled next the always impressive Gaze.
Basketball fans took to social media to complain about the situation, which was made stranger by the fact that the Boomers could never have been eliminated after five games due to the structure of the competition.
Not sure why the arrangement wouldn't have been for the whole Games which was always likely to be 6 Boomer games. Bogues, Thorpey – they've had some excellent expert analysis. Cannot imagine Thorpey not being there on the final day of the swimming.
— Julian Schellenberg (@Schellmeister) August 7, 2021
What? Can’t we pro rata this mate? Who stuffed up the numbers on how many games gets you through the medal rounds?
— Dave Hughes (@DHughesy) August 7, 2021
Please extend this immediately. @Channel7. Whole nation will be watching. No harm, no foul to make a quick call and get it done.
— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) August 7, 2021
Omg no! You and Andrew Gaze have been fabulous. This news triggers memory of that time Boomers were about to shoot for goal and ch7 cut to an old episode of Border Security. Commentary has been brilliant, but scheduling & channel swap timing appalling.
— Shaken&stirred (@Shakenstirred8) August 7, 2021
So you wouldn’t have been doing the gold medal game either????? How could they not know that we could be playing 6 games?
— Geordie Cook (@geordie_cook) August 7, 2021
Later Bogut tweeted again to say: “Great news. Channel 7 and I have extended our agreement!
“The people have spoken!”