What if the Bahamas went to the Olympics? For this, you will have to win the pre-olympic tournament which has just started in Argentina, and after the demonstration on Monday evening, it is anything but atypical! Opposed to Cuba, the Bahamas did not miss their debut in the competitions by winning 109-68! The NBA stars were up to it with 24 points for Buddy Hield, 22 points and 10 rebounds for Deandre Ayton, and 17 points for Eric Gordon, who has a waiver to play with this selection.
“I’m here to try to take this team to the Olympics”Gordon said. “That’s the main goal. We can’t settle for just one win and we will strive to win more and more matches. »
For Ayton, there was above all emotion at the idea of wearing his country’s jersey in a major competition. “It was amazing and it was fun. It’s a very moving feeling.” reacted the pivot of the Suns. “There are so many Bahamians, so many great players who pursue the same goal and who understand the opportunity that is presented to us. Its very important. It’s up to us to go as far as possible. It is truly a privilege and an honor to wear the Bahamas jersey on your chest and to know that you are representing your country. »
Ahead of the next game against Argentina, who are playing at home, Hield shares his joy of playing with Ayton. “Basketball becomes easy when you play with a big guy like that. His talent is unmatched. It cannot be learned. We all want to play with someone like that, and he makes it easy for everyone. »
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| Deandre Ayton | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2018-19 | PHX | 71 | 31 | 58.5 | 0.0 | 74.6 | 3.1 | 7.1 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 16.3 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 38 | 33 | 54.6 | 23.1 | 75.3 | 3.9 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 18.2 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 69 | 31 | 62.6 | 20.0 | 76.9 | 3.3 | 7.2 | 10.5 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 14.5 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 58 | 30 | 63.4 | 36.8 | 74.6 | 2.6 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 | PHX | 67 | 30 | 58.9 | 29.2 | 76.0 | 2.6 | 7.4 | 10.0 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 18.0 |
| Total | 303 | 31 | 59.7 | 26.3 | 75.5 | 3.0 | 7.4 | 10.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 16.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
