The FIBA World Cup 2023 is coming to a close very soon after two weeks of intense basketball action. The bronze medal winners are already decided, and it is Canada. They beat the United States of America 127-118 to secure their first-ever medal in the tournament. Oklahoma City Thunder’ star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander captivated audiences globally with his mesmerizing performances during the tournament.

Following Canada’s brilliant win over the USA, SGA received a heartwarming response from the NBA world and he was also recognized by a former NBA champion.

LeBron James former teammate shows love for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Gilgeous-Alexander and Team Canada have made their nation proud. Going into the tournament, they were a fan favorite with names like Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk, and many others. An Instagram reel recently shared SGA’s impressive ankle-breaker against Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges during their bronze medal match.

6-foot-6 inches tall Bridges was no match for the OKC star’s swift movement and brilliant ball-handling skills. Bridges fell to the court and Shai brilliantly converted the play for a clutch three-pointer in overtime. Among the thousands of fans who showed their love for the youngster under the reel, former Cavaliers star Tristan Thompson also gave his reaction. LeBron James’ title-winning teammate shared a couple of emojis under the reel, which has gone viral on the social media platform.

LeBron’s rival and Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show from USA

The USA came into the bronze medal match after a heartbreaking loss to Germany in the dying moments. Canada capitalized and secured the bronze with a stellar 127-118 win. SGA recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Dillon Brooks, who had a scuffle with LeBron during the NBA playoffs, led the scoring with 39 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Both Brooks and SGA have had a good tournament. While the NBA All-Star’s great performances weren’t unexpected, Brooks definitely came to prove a point. The Houston Rockets star averaged 15.1 points and 2.6 assists. Moreover, he had a decent tournament on the defensive end as well.

READ MORE: Despite Missing Out on 8 Key Players Including Nikola Jokic, Team Serbia Stormed Into The Finals of FIBA World Cup

What are your thoughts on the FIBA World Cup this year? Let us know in the comments below.

WATCH THIS STORY: 22YO Timberwolves Forward Gets Slapped With a $50,000 Fine Following a Chair-Swinging Incident Against Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets