Shai Gilgeous-Alexander calls playing for Canada a childhood dream

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed his excitement about representing Canada, calling it a childhood dream. He will participate in the summer training camp ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Gilgeous-Alexander, a key player for Team Canada, aims to continue building on the team's recent success, which includes a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Canada's World Cup qualifiers start on July 3, 2026, against Puerto Rico, followed by a match against Jamaica and another qualifier in August. Gilgeous-Alexander is joined by several NBA players in the buildup to these international competitions.

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