Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM EST

John Amaechi is serving as a basketball analyst for his homeland Great Britain's BBC at the Olympics. His appearance has caught some in the NBA establishment by surprise.

"It's been tense to say the least," Amaechi said about what it's been like being seeing some Team USA players and coaches.

Amaechi said players have turned away from him, and there remains a "lot of tension."

"I ran into Kobe, and he was surprised to see me," Amaechi said. "It didn't go well."

Via Rocky Mountain News