Basketball

[George_D 874]

what Canadian media say about the olympic birth?

[orangeman 1,323]

15 hours ago, George_D said:

what Canadian media say about the olympic birth?

They are very excited about it.  Basketball is pretty big in Canada and we have some big NBA stars, but it's been 23 years since we qualified a men's team.  

 

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/basketball/world-cup-basketball-men-canada-paris-sidebar-1.6956119

 

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/basketball/world-cup-basketball-men-roundup-canada-spain-1.6956074

[orangeman 1,323]

Canada and Serbia tied at the half.  Not exactly where I thought it would be right now.  Will this be a Brazil situation where they collapse in the 2nd half, or a Spain situation where they dominate?  

[orangeman 1,323]

Here we go!

[George_D 874]

Canada 🇨🇦 for medal!

[orangeman 1,323]

They get it done!

[Josh 5,766]

Wanted Slovenia to win, as Doncic is one of my favorite NBA players, and would've loved to see him compete at Paris, but not to be this time. Still, can't be mad with a Canada win, and a chance to compete for the medals.

Edited September 7, 2023 by Josh

[George_D 874]

This is the first time that Canada's men team enters the top 4 teams in the FIBA World Championsip. The best result so far was 6th place in 1978 and 1982

Edited September 6, 2023 by George_D

[NearPup 2,167]

4 hours ago, George_D said:

This is the first time that Canada's men team enters the top 4 teams in the FIBA World Championsip. The best result so far was 6th place in 1978 and 1982

That can’t be right, Canadians are the best in the world at finishing 4th!

[orangeman 1,323]

13 hours ago, NearPup said:

That can’t be right, Canadians are the best in the world at finishing 4th!

They previously always finished 4th for Olympic qualifying at this tournament.