It can usually be a bit hard for players to get excited about a bronze medal game. Teams come to events in search of gold, after all, but Sunday’s ...
RJ Barrett of Canada drives to the basket against Dejan Davidovac of Serbia last week.Fermenting New Flavours: Sean Myles and Gina Harvestock Launch Annapolis Fine Cheese | SaltWireTeams come to events in search of gold, after all, but Sunday’s game between the United States and Canada is not your average third-place battle.
A win Sunday morning would be an even bigger coup for Canada and would send a message heading into the 2024 Paris Games, Canada’s first trip to the Olympics since 2000. Yes, this American squad is much weaker than the group expected in France and already lost twice , but it still boasts some of the top players in the world on its roster.
Can Canada take advantage? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player on either team, as he has been all tournament, but he’s going to need help. It won’t be easy to score at the rim against Jackson or Walker Kessler and Bridges is about as good as it gets defending the perimeter. Someone will need to make shots and Canada doesn’t have the clear athleticism edge it has had on other opponents against its North American rivals.
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