Cavs forward Tristan Thompson, Team Canada denied Olympic berth
LAS VEGAS – The Cavs’ Tristan Thompson and the Canadian National Team will not be making an appearance in Rio for the Olympics this summer.
In the Philippines, the Canadian team lost to France, 83-74, on Sunday in the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament and was denied an Olympic berth.
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker led France with 24 points as his team heads for Brazil.
Thompson produced eight points and seven rebounds in 27 minutes of play in the loss. Canada hasn’t had a team in the Olympics since 2000 in Sydney.
Cavs forward Tristan Thompson, Team Canada denied Olympic berth
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