Trey Lyles makes Canadian National Team

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1811083324728783193

 

[miltonap]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1811083324728783193

Why wouldn't he make it

 

[reptilexcq2]

They dumped Andrew Wiggins? lol

 

[Capt. Factorial]

They dumped Andrew Wiggins? lol

Wiggins withdrew due to injury concerns.

 

[CVKingsfan]

"Two high-profile Canadians aren't on the team. Andrew Wiggins, a 2022 NBA All-Star with the Golden State Warriors, reportedly withdrew from consideration in a decision that involved the Warriors. Zach Edey, the NCAA Player of the Year at Purdue, chose to prioritize preparing for his NBA rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies rather than pursue an Olympic spot."

Canada names Olympic men's basketball roster with record 10 NBA players - NBC Sports (link)
Edit: Opps, Capt beat me to the news.

 

[Caccia]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1811083324728783193

That is a very competitive team. And of course, a very good coach.

 

[gunks]

I feel like Lyles had an off year, but loved him his first year with us.

Hopefully this helps him get his mojo back!

 

[Section 101]

Wiggins withdrew due to injury concerns.

Simmonsitis?

 

[Shaqfuey]

I feel like Lyles had an off year, but loved him his first year with us.

Hopefully this helps him get his mojo back!

I agree. The injury that sidelined him at the start seemed to prevent him from ever really getting into a flow. Felt like he was forcing the action and trying to make up for lost time.

 

[ick300]

Damn what a squad they have ….
Title contender at least , USA will have hard time with them

 

[CVKingsfan]

Perhaps it has been shown many times already, but I just noticed yesterday's game, Canada at USA, is on NBATV tonight (7/11) at 7:00pm, per my YouTubeTV menu.

 

[Caccia]

So far, Team Canada is undefeated. They play France at noon ET, 9:00 PT, on Tuesday, August 6. Lyles has struggled in limited minutes, however.

 

[sactowndog]

Wiggins withdrew due to injury concerns.

Wiggins withdrew because Steve Kerr wouldn’t release him. Low class.

 

[NewArena]

We didn't really have much of a healthy Lyles this past season. Should be fun having him back