Tristan Thompson Canada
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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Tristan Thompson will not play for Canada in the 2019 Basketball World Cup.

Thompson was initially selected in Canada’s preliminary roster for the World Cup, however he will miss the competition.

The 28-year-old big man averaged 10.9 points and 10.2 rebounds over 43 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers.