Tag: Canada

The 4 Canadians That Could Be Drafted in the 2024 NBA Draft

The 4 Canadians That Could Be Drafted in the 2024 NBA Draft

Canada continues to break new records in the NBA. Yeah you heard that right. For the 2023-24 season, 27 Canadian players were on an NBA roster, and it marked the 10th straight season where Canada is the most represented country […]

What is Jamal Murray's race and who are his parents?

What is Jamal Murray’s race and who are his parents?

Jamal Murray, teaming up with All-Star Nikola Jokic, is an up-and-coming, young shooting guard with the up-and-coming Denver Nuggets. In 2017, he was named MVP of the NBA’s BBVA Rising Stars Challenge after finishing with 36 points and 11 assists. […]

The 7 most-successful Canadians to ever play in the NBA

The 7 most-successful Canadians to ever play in the NBA

The NBA is, by far, the most popular basketball league in the world and is considered to be home to the most elite of players. Of course, it’s not restricted to Americans and continues to be more inclusive, with stars […]

The 10 best Canadian players in NBA history

The 10 best Canadian players in NBA history

The Toronto Raptors have been around for a while, so it’s hard to believe that the franchise is one of the younger ones in the NBA. Established in 1995, the Raptors have helped make basketball one of the country’s most-popular sports. The […]

On all levels, basketball is gaining popularity in Canada

On all levels, basketball is gaining popularity in Canada

There’s no puck about it, basketball has been steadily gaining popularity in Canada (sorry for the terrible joke). The great nation of Canada has recently celebrated the 150 anniversary of the formation of the country’s confederation. What do most know […]

The Complete Guide to National Basketball Team Nicknames

The Complete Guide to National Basketball Team Nicknames

[survey][prem] With the continental championships in full swing, dozens of basketball national teams are vying for a berth to the Olympics. If you follow international basketball, you’ll quickly notice a pattern that countries have both official or an unofficial nicknames for their […]

Venezuela shocks Argentina to win first ever FIBA Americas Championship

Venezuela shocks Argentina to win first ever FIBA Americas Championship

Venezuela notched their first ever FIBA Americas Basketball Championship title by defeating Argentina 76-71 in tightly-contested finale. . Discuss the FIBA Americas Championship in our forum Team Vinotinto really had to earn this gold; having to go through the two […]

Basketball: Americas Championship Commence in Venezuela

Basketball: Americas Championship Commence in Venezuela

The FIBA Americas Championship for Men have begun in Caracas, Venezuela and will go from August 30 – September 11, 2013. Follow all the FIBA Americas action in our forum This is one of the five regional qualifying tournaments for […]