NBA Basketball News: Andrew Wiggins will not play for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics later this summer because the Golden State Warriors have blocked his involvement, according to Doug Smith.
The Canadian national team’s training camp begins Friday. Exactly why the Warriors have taken such a hard line against the Canadian Olympic Committee is unclear.
Trade rumors involving Andrew Wiggins have been circulating for months. John Hollinger also said there was a medical issue, which Smith co-signed. Michael Grange later reported that although Wiggins was insured and medically cleared by Basketball Canada, the Warriors raised last-minute concerns about his ankle issues last season.
Wiggins was on the training camp roster but did not provide a commitment last month when asked if he would fly to Paris.
“Stay tuned,” Wiggins said. “They had a great summer last year when they qualified for the Olympics. All the players did their job and really delivered. [pertunjukan] for the country, and I am honored to be able to play for our country. see what happens, you know, wait and, you know, we’ll see what happens.
The former number one overall pick is one of the most celebrated players in Canadian basketball history, but has not competed for his country since the 2020 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Notably, he was not part of the team that beat Team USA in the bronze medal game at the FIBA World Cup last summer – their first medal at the event – and has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games. This will be Canada’s first participation. at the Olympics since 2000, and they will have a real chance of winning a medal for the first time since their silver medal in 1936.
Article Tag: Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors, 2024 Olympics
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