Wiggins, Joseph, Thompson, Olynyk represent Canadian talent in NBA playoffs
TORONTO — A thrilling final day of the NBA regular season featured a battle between Canadians Andrew Wiggins and Jamal Murray for a spot in the post-season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves went on to edge Denver in overtime in the regular-season finale, handing Wiggins his first playoff appearance, but robbing the post-season of one of Canada’s brightest young stars in Murray.
Wiggins is one of four Canadians and a record-62 international players on post-season rosters. The others are veteran Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson, Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph, and Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk.
Australia and France lead the way with seven players apiece. Every team in the playoffs has at least one international player. The Toronto Raptors have six.