Canada Seeks Completion of Historical Moment with Paris Medal
Canada is on the verge of a significant milestone in its basketball history as it searches for a medal in Paris. The team has already secured a world bronze medal, defeating the United States 127-118 in the last tournament.
Canada will face Spain, led by coach Sergio Scariolo, in Group A, with the third match on the agenda. Spain came close to defeating Canada in the last World Cup, with a score of 88-85.
The Canadian basketball federation has announced a list of 12 players who will be vying for medals in Paris. One of the notable additions is Jamal Murray, a star player from the Nuggets who missed the World Cup due to injury. Murray will join other talented players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks, who scored 39 points in the bronze medal match at the World Cup. Canada’s roster includes 10 players who play in the NBA.
The Canadian Squad:
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
- RJ Barrett, Toronto Raptors
- Khem Birch, Basketball Girona
- Dillon Brooks, Houston Rockets
- Lugentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Trey Lyles, Sacramento Kings
- Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
- Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers
- Kelly Olynyk, Toronto Raptors
- Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks
- Melvin Ejim, Unicaja Malaga