# @onpointbasketball on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DabAGzCiVZc
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-05T18:51:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** OnPointBasketball (@DrewEbanks) — https://gondola.cc/DrewEbanks

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ON POINT ON LOCATION: Team Canada star PG and 2-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discusses various topics after the SMNT defeated Puerto Rico 110-84 in fibawc qualifying. SGA finished with 26pts 4asts 3rebs 2stls 2blks on 9/14 FG in 26 mins in the win!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Topics:

SGA talked about playing the game in Hamilton and what that meant to him balling in his hometown in front of his fans. 
When asked about the World Cup and Canada’s success in soccer he talked about the country rising in all sports, saying “Canadian Sports is on the Rise”.
Talked about establishing their big men, especially when they’ve got good positioning in the paint.
Playing with his cousin Nickeil and the tremendous opportunity to live out their basketball dreams together.
Gave props to Andrew Nembhard and his talent and the amazing guard depth of Team Canada.
Talked about playing with and against guys like Nembhard and others on the teams in the early days
SGA never imagined a baby being named “Shai Gilgeous” after him.
Thinks the addition of Kawhi Leonard will make the Raptors better on and off the court.
Adjusting to the FIBA style of play by adapting the NBA style of play into Canada’s gameplan for the FIBA game .
As per his new haircut, he thought he’d try something new, that is all. Nothing deeper to it. 

Canada now stands at 5-0 in Group B in fibawc qualifying with their 6th game coming on Monday July 6th at 7pm at against 2nd place Jamaica right back TD Coliseum in Hamilton, On. 

The 2027 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup takes place next year in Qatar from August 27th to September 12th. 

#gordieherbert #canadadbasketball #NBA #atlantahawks onpointbasketball 

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