[OhCanada-Participant]

For those who were wondering Andrew Wiggins will not be playing on team Canada the Fiba World Cup qaulifiers. Something going on between him and head coach Jay Triano. Really sounds dumb to me ever since this guy got his max contract hes lost every humble bit he had. I dont even care who’s right or wrong in this despute because I know for a fact Jay is a good coach and a respectable person so if he cant make up with Jay Triano then theres something wrong with Andrew. I also think Team Canada would love to have him and he would be a great piece likely number one option but we should be fine without him.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Heres the current roster.

Guard — Aaron Best, Toronto, Raptors 905 (G-League); Olivier Hanlan, Aylmer, Que., Austin Spurs (G-League); Brady Heslip, Burlington, Ont., Trabzonspor (Turkey); Cory Joseph, Pickering, Ont., Indiana Pacers; Kaza Kajami-Keane, Ajax, Ont., Raptors 905; Jamal Murray, Kitchener, Ont., Denver Nuggets; Kevin Pangos, Holland Landing, Ont., BC Zalgiris (Lithuania); Phil Scrubb, Richmond, B.C., Fraport Skyliners (Germany).

Forward — Anthony Bennett, Brampton, Ont., Maine Red Claws (G-League); Chris Boucher, Montreal, Golden State Warriors; Dillon Brooks, Mississauga, Ont., Memphis Grizzlies; Melvin Ejim, Toronto, BC UNICS (Russia); Andrew Nicholson, Mississauga, Guangdong Southern Tigers (China); Dwight Powell, Toronto, Dallas Mavericks; Tommy Scrubb, Richmond, S.S. Felice Scandone (Italy).

Centre — Khem Birch, Montreal, Orlando Magic, Kelly Olynyk, Kamloops, B.C., Miami Heat; Tristan Thompson, Toronto, Cleveland Cavaliers.

[OhCanada-Participant]

http://www.newwestrecord.ca/eight-nba-players-among-invitees-to-canada-camp-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers-1.23316288

[cohenbc1Participant]

 I’ve never heard of most of these guys, but I want to root for a team that features the "Scrubb Brothers." 

Canada should have at least one Scrubb on the court at all times!

 

[zolaParticipant]

 This is great squad even without Wiggins. Good mix of NBA and European players. Pangos had amazing season in Zalgiris

[r377Participant]

 Did he play in the 2016 olymics ?  Why why Trey Lyles not in the list ?

[BlueRivers25Participant]

 RJ Barrett will be on Team Canada next year and beyond. He loves playing for his country. 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Everyone loves playing for thier country until they get a $100 million contract. Things change after that.

[FuqdatassParticipant]

 Why should he play for the Canadian national team when he has a nice $146,450,000 contract? 

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 No Staukas ?

[kazamParticipant]

 Rumor is that Stauskas and Wiggins are both out until Triano leaves- which if that’s the case why not replace him sooner than later? He’s had a long run with Canada basketball but maybe time to go in a different direction. 

[bimirudParticipant]

Winning in FIBA basketball requires 3-pt shooting, defence, playmaking, rebounding and toughness.

Which of those qualities does Wiggins possess?

 

[FuqdatassParticipant]

I wouldn’t either if I were in his shoes.

He’s got a nice $146,450,000 contract comin up. If I were in his shoes, I would quit playing after that contract is up and live the rest of my life comfortably like a fucking king. 

 

 

 

 

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Triano is byfar the best Canadian coach. We cant get a better coach. Id rather them leave Stauskas and Wiggins off the team then replace an NBA Head Coach with Leo Rautins…

[theballerwayParticipant]

Must be that big contract he signed…oh wait… It would appear that they are the only players with ample clout to contest/oppose the coaching brilliance of Jay Triano, judging from the roster…….Anyway Wiggins needs a summer off after playing for Thibs. He also needs top spendf time working on his game to actually be able to live up to that max contract.

As mentioned though even without him thats a very decent squad for qualifying tourny

 

[Author]

Posts