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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took to Twitter on Tuesday (06/08) and announced he will not play for Canada in the 2019 Basketball World Cup.

Gilgeous-Alexander said he wants to focus on the new NBA season and that is why he decided to skip the tournament.

Tristan Thompson, RJ Barrett and Jamal Murray will also not join the national team of Canada.