Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s blunt assessment of Canada’s loss against France in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games highlights his honest take on the game.
Canada’s Olympic journey ended with an 82-73 defeat to France in the quarterfinals.
Despite scoring a game-high 27 points, Gilgeous-Alexander was straightforward about the loss.
“If you don’t earn it, that’s what happens: You lose,” he said after the game, according to Ben Golliver.
Canada’s head coach Jordi Fernandez criticized the officiating, noting that France had 42 free-throws compared to Canada’s 25.
However, Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized that the team’s performance, not the referees, was the primary reason for their defeat.
