After ending the regular season, NBA stars are now vying to represent their country in the Paris Olympics. Ahead of the main program of the Olympics, Team Canada’s star Dillon Brooks stirred controversy by revealing his list of the top three toughest opponents to guard.
Brooks’ list of the top three toughest opponents features Serbian superstar Luka Doncic and two fellow Canadians, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Andrew Nembhard.
Surprisingly, Brooks did not include any American players in his list. This year’s Team USA boasts a star-studded roster with notable names like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and Anthony Edwards. With 12 NBA stars on the roster, Team USA is highly favored to win gold this year.
Fans were notably upset by Brooks’ choices, as the omission of American players was unexpected.
Additionally, listing two Canadian players among his toughest opponents caught many fans off guard.
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Dillon Brooks Leads Canada to Victory in the Final Pre-Olympic Game
Dillon Brooks and Team Canada began their Olympic exhibition games with an 86-72 loss to Team USA’s star-studded lineup. Despite the tough start, Canada managed to finish their preparation campaign with a second win out of three games.
On Sunday, Brooks and Team Canada concluded their pre-Olympic showcase with a 103-93 victory over Puerto Rico in Orleans. Against Puerto Rico, Team Canada forced 18 turnovers and turned those into 21 points.
Brooks led the charge, recording a game-high-tying 21 points, along with five rebounds, three assists, and three 3-pointers. He made 3 of his 4 three-point attempts, shooting an outstanding 66.7%.
Brooks’ top list holder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, contributed significantly as well. He finished with 14 points, six assists, and three rebounds.
After the win, Canada is set to face Greece in Group A play for their Olympic opener at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. In contrast, Puerto Rico play one more preparation game against Spain on Tuesday.
Also Read: Team Canada Basketball: A Complete Schedule of Games at Paris Olympics 2024.
