The latest NBA season kicked off with two exciting games on Tuesday night. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their championship win by defeating Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets in overtime. Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing LeBron James due to sciatica.
The Toronto Raptors are eager to make a comeback this season after missing the playoffs for two consecutive years. Canadian players continue to dominate the NBA, with 23 Canadians currently playing in the league, making Canada the top foreign supplier of NBA talent.
Key Canadian players to watch this season include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Jamal Murray, Shaedon Sharpe, Zach Edey, Dillon Brooks, Andrew Wiggins, and RJ Barrett. Each player brings unique skills and contributions to their respective teams, promising an exciting NBA season ahead.
