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Not only did Germany star forward Franz Wagner become a world champion but accomplished it while sharing the floor with his older brother Moe. “It’s special,” Wagner said after being asked how it feels to win the World Cup with his brother as teammate. Special to have our parents here too. This is so surreal, it doesn’t make sense that we are both on this team and we can enjoy it.”
Source: EuroHoops.net

Although the 2023 basketball World Cup was an exciting affair that saw Germany take home the gold medal for the first time in the country’s history, this was merely an appetizer before the main international basketball competition.

Here's how Twitter reacted to Germany winning the FIBA World Cup.

“You want to end on a high note; we didn’t do that, so it’s obviously disappointing. But it was a fun experience. Every time you can play for the USA, it’s a privilege and an honor,” Tyrese Haliburton said. If nothing else, the USA secured their place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Haliburton is ready to help the national team again. “100 percent. If they want me back, it’s a no-brainer for me.“
Source: EuroHoops.net

Despite the feeling of losing a bronze medal game, Mikal Bridges will never say no to Team USA: “I think I will never say no, it’s an honor every time. No matter the result, I wouldn’t trade those six weeks. The biggest thing is the relationship we built. That’s what I take away from this”.
Source: EuroHoops.net

Dillon Brooks went off for 39 points and seven threes in Canada’s bronze medal game win over Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. It was the best scoring performance ever against Team USA with NBA players, and of course, it generated a lot of responses.

Dillon Brooks balled out in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup as he helped Canada overcome Team USA and win the bronze medal.

Jorge Sierra: Dillon Brooks just had the best scoring performance ever against Team USA with NBA players: 39 points. Vindication.
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Dillon Brooks with 39 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 31 led the charge as Canada got the bronze medal in the FIBA World Cup after an epic 127-118 overtime game against the USA. RJ Barrett added 23 points for the winners and sealed the deal with a three, getting a 124-115 lead for his team.
Source: EuroHoops.net

Canada won the bronze medal in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup after beating Team USA 127-118 in an overtime thriller.

Shams Charania: Free agent forward Kevin Knox is signing a one-year deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Knox, the No. 9 pick in the 2018 Draft, averaged 8.9 points and 17.1 minutes in 21 games for Portland last season.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

James Ham: According to a league source, barring something unforeseen, both JaVale McGee and Alex Len are expected to make the Kings’ final roster and compete for backup center minutes.
Source: Twitter @James_HamNBA