2024 Canadian Men’s Olympic Basketball Team: Official Lineup for Paris

By Christopher Boan

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April 21, 2025 02:49pm

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It's been almost eight decades since the Canadian men's basketball team last brought home a medal from the Summer Olympics. However, with a lineup full of NBA stars emerging from Canada, there’s a strong possibility that the nation could reclaim its position on the podium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Finally, we have the finalized 12-player lineup as Canada aims to break their long-standing medal drought, with the official announcement of Team Canada being made. We are eager to see how this remarkable team of NBA talent will perform in Paris. Could this be the breakthrough year for Canadian basketball?deereplanet.com , the home ofOntario sports betting Stay informed with current sports insights, including the latest updates, tips, and picks, as well as a variety of competitive odds, engaging sports coverage, and a dual platform offering both sportsbook and casino entertainment.

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Official Roster of the Canadian Men’s Olympic Basketball Team 2024: 12 Players for Paris

Official Roster of the Canadian Men’s Olympic Basketball Team 2024: 12 Players for Paris

Canada holds the second-best odds to clinch the gold medal in men's basketball, with odds set at +800. In contrast, Team USA is heavily favored at -455.

Tonybet SportsbookPinnacle Sportsbook The 2024 Olympic basketball team for Canada features a host of standout NBA players. Among the twelve athletes announced on Wednesday, a remarkable ten currently play in the NBA. Leading the squad is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who has consistently averaged over 30 points per game in the last two seasons and finished second in the 2023-24 NBA Most Valuable Player voting.

This two-time All-NBA First Team selection is a Toronto native, and his presence, along with other players from Ontario, is expected to generate considerable excitement for the team as they prepare for the games. BetVictor Sportsbook Keep up with the most recent developments in Ontario's sports betting scene.

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In a recent exhibition match, Team Canada faced Team USA and suffered a loss with a score of 86-72 on July 10. Nevertheless, fans remain hopeful that the experience gained from this match could motivate the players to step up their game in Paris later this month.

Team Canada has +200000 odds to achieve the highest gold medal tally across all sports during the Olympics. Team USA is the top favorite at -500, followed by China with odds of +375.

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Among the twelve athletes on the Canadian Olympic basketball team, all except Ejim have participated in at least some NBA games. NBA rookie Zach Edey has decided to forgo the summer games to concentrate on his assignment with the Memphis Grizzlies in the Summer League.

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Therefore, Canada will rely on players who collectively have played 4,604 NBA games, highlighted by Kelly Olynyk (who has played 756 games) and Dwight Powell (with 650 games). Jamal Murray also brings championship experience, having won an NBA title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. Many of these players will resonate with fans.

Therefore, Canada will rely on players who collectively have played 4,604 NBA games, highlighted by Kelly Olynyk (who has played 756 games) and Dwight Powell (with 650 games). Jamal Murray also brings championship experience, having won an NBA title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. Many of these players will resonate with fans.

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This experience averages to 383.7 games per player in the NBA, positioning Canada as one of the most seasoned teams heading into the Paris Olympics. This could be crucial in breaking their 86-year streak without a medal.

For now, it’s a relief to know who will be representing Canada as the red maple leaf is worn by basketball's elite when the games commence later this month.Fact Checked by .

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In July, Edey opted to invest his first offseason in the NBA honing his skills with the Memphis Grizzlies during the Summer League, leading to his withdrawal from Olympic consideration.

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