Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Canada Qualifying for Olympics: ‘We’re a Part of History’ | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

By Editor On Sep 4, 2023

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Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Spain forward Victor Claver (10) during the Basketball World Cup second round match between Spain and Canada at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana

The Canadien men’s basketball team is heading to the Olympics for the first since 2000 after Sunday’s 88-85 upset over Spain at the FIBA World Cup.

“We’re a part of history,” star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters after the contest. “It’s something that’s almost indescribable… So many people along the way have put in so much work for this program and having the opportunity to do so, we want to thank them and also represent them when we go, and in the rest of this tournament [as well].”

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