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Team USA is usually regarded as the strongest team in international tournaments.
But over the last few years, Team USA has lost a bit of the fear that they imposed in most teams over the decades.
Speaking of which, teams such as Canada have emerged as legitimate contenders for international tournaments.
The teams for the 2024 Olympics will soon start to emerge and Shaedon Sharpe of the Portland Trail Blazers wants to play for Canada via Basketball on Twitter.
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โI havenโt been invited yet but if Iโm invited, I canโt miss out on that opportunityโ
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Sharpe shared his wish to play for Canada in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
He revealed heโs yet to receive an invitation to play for Canada, but if he receives the invitation, he will certainly play without any second thoughts for his national team.
Canada is riding high after defeating Team USA in a game to win the bronze medal of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA was stunned as they were defeated by Canada.
The biggest name playing for Canada is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finally reached stardom in the 2022-23 season.
Sharpe had a terrific rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The seventh overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists over 80 games in the season.
Considering it was his rookie year, Sharpe is bound to improve and only get better from this point forward.
If he shows great potential during his sophomore season with the Trail Blazers, he may get the nod to play in Canadaโs jersey for the 2024 Paris Olympics and beyond.
Now, itโs in his hands to book a place in Canadaโs roster.
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