We The North: Canadians Playing in the NBA

We The North: Canadians Playing in the NBA

At the start of this season, there were 22 Canadians on NBA rosters. That set a new record. Basketball is becoming more popular in Canada. That can partially be attributed to the success of the Toronto Raptors. Remember how many fans turned out to view their victory parade in 2019? There are dozens of Canadians playing at NCAA universities so the number of future Canadian NBA players will only grow larger as time passes. Let's test your knowledge of Canadian NBA Ballers! Here's the tipoff:

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these former players was from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

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Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these former players was from Canada?

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Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these former players was from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these former players was from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these former players was from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these former players was from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

Which of these players is from Canada?

We The North: Canadians Playing in the NBA

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Did you know
The Premier League has a significant impact on the global economy, with billions of dollars in revenue generated each year.
The NHL All-Star Game is an annual event featuring the best players from each conference.
The NBA was founded in 1946 and is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
The NFL has a significant impact on the economy, with billions of dollars in revenue generated each year.