Christopher Brady enjoys an unexpected World Cup experience

But the planning was altered. And it was for good. The Basketball Federation of Puerto Rico summoned it to be part of the young squad that would go to the Pan American Games in Lima and contributed to the conquest of the silver medal.
He was also included in the Preselection of 17 players for this World Cup FIBA.
And the best news came in past weeks to learn that his name was on the final roster in the absence of tall players. And here he is debuting in a World Cup contest without having imagined it at the beginning of the summer.

"The experience has been incredible," confessed the 6'10 pivot. " “First I received the call to go to the Pan-Americans with a young team and hungry to win and we achieved the money. And from there, they told Iván Gandía, Emmy Andújar, Devon Collier and me that we were going to China. I was surprised. I was in shock. It was a surprise for me, ”he said.
And in the absence of Tyler Davis and Ricky Sánchez, spaces were opened in the roster of the selected one. And the coaching staff gave him a chance.
In the first round in Group C, Brady's playing time was very limited. He only played two minutes in the first clash against Iran. But the experiences in these two months in both teams, according to Brady, have allowed him to grow in his game.
"I'm learning a lot. Small things are what make you better. I feel that I have improved in my skills and abilities. ”
Brady is the son of a Puerto Rican born in Río Piedras, who later moved with his family to New York. At the end of his college career with the University of Monmouth, Brady learned that he was eligible to play in the National Superior Basketball (BSN). San Germán claimed him in the 2018 draw and debuted with the Athletics.

Last season he played in Japan with the White Wings club and did not join the Athletics. This year he will return to Japan and travel directly from China to the conclusion of the World Cup.
Meanwhile, the combined technical assistant, Manolo Cintrón, sees potential in the spiky player. "He is a big man who moves well and knows how to play."