Basketball diplomacy: US, Iran meet on court at Tokyo Games

United States players stand during their national anthem prior to men's basketball preliminary round game between United States and Iran at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Iran's Hamed Haddadi (15), left, prepares to pass over United States' Devin Booker (15) during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iran's Mohammadsamad Nik Khahbahrami (14), center, drives between United States' Draymond Green (14), left, and Khris Middleton (8) during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

United States' head coach Gregg Popovich reacts during men's basketball preliminary round game between United States and Iran at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)