If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray are going to embody the spearheads of the attack of the Canada at the World Cup, Dillon Brooks And Read sleeping will play the same role in the other half of the field, in defence.
” Good defenders, between us, we keep our secrets. But I know how [Dillon] works, and he knows how I work. I can’t wait to defend with him, and the players who try to attack against us will have a hard time. “, Says the rear-winger of the Thunder.
Faced with the offensive strike power of France in the group phase, then potentially of Spain, Slovenia or the United States if the Canadian selection came to cross these nations in the final phase, the defensive contribution of the two wingers will certainly be very valuable for Canada to realize its great collective potential.
Tenacity as a common point
” I watched its entire progression, until it became this defensive force. The players are not thrilled with the idea of wrestling with him for a whole match, he is so physical. And the craziest thing is that for a player of his size [1m93], he moves laterally quickly, so he can stay on the attackers’ backs all evening, forcing them to take contested shots. I admire that tenacity in him. “, appreciates about Lu Dort the new player of Houston, who also explained recently his intention to transpose his side “naughty boy” in FIBA. ” It’s about hampering the opponent even before possession starts, even before the action is called by the point guard. Kick them in the lard, change their trajectories and their angles. And then, inside, hitting the big ones on the rebound. But I hope that I will not be whistled too many mistakes. »
And it’s Jordi Fernandez who rubs his hands… Believe me, there are only tough guys in this team. And I’m sure they intend to show it to everyone. », concludes the coach of Canada.
