Slovenia coach Aleksander Sekulic had stated it earlier than, and he is saying it once more: Canada is a title contender.
The Slovenian mentor believes Canada has what it takes to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup altogether after his facet was despatched crashing again to earth by the Road Warriors on Wednesday of their quarterfinal conflict.
Canada contains a star-studded lineup, headlined by seven NBA gamers in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, Lu Dort, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk, and Dwight Powell. And even with Luka Doncic on its facet, Slovenia got here up brief towards the Canadians as they had been relegated to the classification part towards Lithuania.
“Canada is a hell of a team. They have everything they need to go all the way. I think they can match up with the United States,” Sekulic stated.
“I said this before the start of the tournament that Canada is one of the favorite teams to win the medal, and I still stand [by that].”
While Sekulic’s assertion might be true, it may not be a simple highway for Canada.
The world no. 15 Canada can have its plate full within the semifinals, the place it is going to tackle powerhouse Serbia in one other knockout affair. Serbia, in fact, is bannered by Bogdan Bogdanovic, Filip Petrusev, and Nikola Jovic with adorned mentor Svetislav Pesic on the helm.
Despite the absence of reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia has made a powerful run within the event after sweeping the primary spherical whereas splitting its second spherical video games.
Still, Sekulic is aware of Canada is a proficient squad.
“They are a great team, they have great players, and a coach.”
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
